Answer

"I will be the answer
At the end of the line
I will be there for you
While you take the time
In the burning of uncertainty
I will be your solid ground
I will hold the balance
If you can't look down

If it takes my whole life
I won't break, I won't bend
It will all be worthit
Worth it in the end
Cause I can only tell you what I know
That I need you in my life
When the stars have all gone out
You'll still be burning so bright...

Cast me gently
Into morning
For the night has been unkind
Take me to a
Place so holy
That I can wash this from my mind
The memory of choosing not to fight..."

- Sarah McLachlan


Generous and Merciful God,

It's been a year of ups and downs. You've seen me through the worst of times and the best of times. I have often neglected Your presence and Your grace. But I've learned that that's all I need. Because what You give to this world is essentially Your love and it is vastly superior to any other sentiment that Man has ever experienced. I pray that You will continue blessing my family, my friends, and my community and continue guiding this world through the most difficult challenges mankind has seen. Give us strength, oh Lord, to be motivated... patient... accountable... and to learn to love others as You do. Help us, oh Lord, to pay attention to the details in this fabric of life that are sustainable to the beauty You have constructed in this universe. Guide us, oh Lord, to take these challenges in grace, knowing fully that with everything there is a meaning. Lastly, dear God, continue strengthening the Barker family as they come to terms with such a tragedy. Fill their hearts with a sustainable peace and comfort. Be their pillar as they have been a pillar to so many in our community.

Amen.


Carpe diem,
Asil

Almost done

Almost there...this is crazy!!! Only 2.5 months until Morocco! I CANNOT WAIT!

Carpe diem,
Asil