Would you condemn an Oak Tree because its timbers had been used to build battering rams?

Would you blame the air for allowing lies to be transmitted through it? 

Would you judge Mozart's The Magic Flute on the basis of a poorly rehearsed performance by fifth-graders?

If you had never seen the sunset over the Pacific, would you allow a tourist brochure as a substitute?

Would you evaluate the power of Romantic Love in the light of an abusive marriage next door?

 

No. 

The real evaluation of the Truth depends upon looking at the clean, pure water, not at the rusty containers.

 

Hmm..... Enlightening. 

-The Language of God; by Francis S. Collins.

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In My Life

so, lately... I've been thinking a lot about lyrics and it seems I'm always finding application to them in my life. I could post at least 20 songs right now that I've been thinking about... and maybe I'll do more than one-- I haven't decided, but this is the one that hit me most recently... So- To whomever this post belongs... It's to you. :)


~~~~~
It's a hard time finding words,
when you do what do you say first,
to the one you love- unrehearsed,
and nobody else in the world.


Oh, the time needs to slow down,
need to gather my thoughts now,
and I can't say it too loud,
but how did you find me girl.


Don't wanna wait til it's over,
to tell you,
you were more than I wanted,
too much to lose,
and I wouldn't be who I am,
if you hadn't been in my life.
you hadn't been in my life...


Now it seems like a long time,
like you've known me my whole life,
like the stars know the moonlight,
and there's nothin' I'd rather do,
than spend my life lovin' you.


Don't wanna wait til it's over,
to tell you,
you were more than I wanted,
too much to lose,
and I wouldn't be who I am,
if you hadn't been in my life.
you hadn't been in my life...


And there you are,
With open arms,
We've come so far,
And you should know.....................


Don't wanna wait til it's over,
to tell you, 
you were more than I wanted,
too much to lose,
and I wouldn't be who I am,
if you hadn't been in my life.


Don't wanna wait til it's over,
to tell you,
you were more than I wanted,
too much to lose,
and I wouldn't be who I am,
if you hadn't been in my life.
you hadn't been in my life...
(In My Life, David Osmond)
~~~~~


To whomever this post should belong to... I love you.

Laura!

Don't think I forgot your birthday... 'cause I didn't...
HAPPY 
LATE
BIRTHDAY
LAURA
HOFHEINS!

anyone who reads this blog... needs to know one thing...

i love laura. :)

that is all... 

To You:

You’ve taught me patience.

You’ve taught me appreciation.

You’ve taught me that I can’t dance.

You’ve taught me that I can’t sing.

You’ve taught me about sound effects.

You’ve taught me that being bold isn’t always bad.

You’ve taught me it’s easy to love.

You’ve taught me to dream.

You’ve taught me kindness.

You’ve taught me control.

You’ve taught me to be more healthy.

You’ve taught me more about the importance of family.

You’ve taught me to control stress and not worry.

You’ve taught me to work hard.

You’ve taught me to love my Manti Temple even more.

You’ve taught me that I can be myself and people will still like me.

You’ve taught me to be moderate in all things.

You’ve taught me to still have companionship study.

You’ve taught me that people really can forgive and forget.

You’ve taught me to move on from the past.

You’ve taught me what we shouldn’t be.

You’ve taught me bedtime stories aren’t just for little kids.

You’ve taught me slip n’ slides in the kitchen are OK.

You’ve taught me dinner making is awesome.

You’ve taught me not to use too much cologne.
You've taught me that bumble bee's aren't what I thought they were.
You've taught me that bumble bee's can have pilots.

You’ve taught me some fashion tips.

You’ve taught me a better style of music.

You’ve taught me compassion.

You’ve taught me a new meaning for Chips.

You’ve taught me to have faith in the Lord, even when your desires are different.

You’ve taught me that it’s okay to speak what your heart feels.

You’ve taught me the importance of pictures, even the silly ones.

You’ve taught me it’s still good to play it safe and … be safe.

You’ve taught me the power in holding hands.

You’ve taught me to be gentle.

You’ve taught me about “sweet.”

You’ve taught me even more about loving others.

You’ve taught me about dreams.

You’ve taught me to never forget an inside joke.

You’ve taught me sleep is optional.

You’ve taught me words are optional.

You’ve taught me a new meaning to the phrase “good morning.”

You’ve taught me about Kei$ha.

You’ve taught me about T-Swift.

You’ve taught me how to properly ask on a date.

You’ve taught me to be nice.

You’ve taught me about make-up.

You’ve taught me more about soccer.

You’ve taught me not to cough with rice in my mouth.

You’ve taught me about House.

You’ve taught me that you care.

You’ve taught me a lot…. And I love you for it….  :-)

Thank you.

From Me.

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