Pumpkin Patch

Saturday Bryce, Amanda, Danielle and
I went to Sauvie Island and got pumpkins and ran through the corn maze. Here are some fun pictures of us!

Bryce on the hay ride...

















Infront of the corn maze....We beat Amanda and Danielle in the race to find all the stations in the corn maze and complete the map!























The three of us girls wore cat, dog and mouse ears and tails just for fun!


























The four of us!

The Art of Conducting

Conducting is difficult! I'm in my fourth week of conducting and I still feel so awkward up on the podium trying to conduct. There are so many things to think about and it's easy to focus in on something and forget to do the beat pattern correctly. I can't help but laugh at myself sometimes because my brain and arms just do not seem to communicate well all the time. I am so thankful that my classmates are very patient with me!

Helping Others

We sang a newer song today in church that struck me:

I am here
You don't have to worry I can see your tears
I'll be there in a hurry when you call
I'll be there to catch you when you fall
Here's my shoulder you can lean on me

I think its by Michael W. Smith

The song is supposed to be God speaking to us about always being there for us, but I thought that it could have another meaning or double meaning. It reminded me that we are supposed to be Christlike, helping one another and supporting each other in our faith and our daily lives. I think this song could also be about being there for our friends, family, fellow believers and even strangers (if such an occasion should arise). We are called to be disciples to the world spreading the message and love of Jesus Christ.

I hope that when people think of me they feel that they can turn to me for help and trust that I will do the best I can. And in this way I hope that I become an example of the character of Christ and his people.