Sep. 21, 2008 - Hear the Stories in the Footsteps
I had a picture in my head one time last summer. I was seeing a busy city sidewalk, lots of people. It wasn't New York, it wasn't LA, it wasn't any really big city, just a normal one. Where different people walked back and forth, bumping into each other occasionally, avoiding eye contact, some on their phones, some talking to each other, some being extremely quiet. There were people who walked really fast like they knew exactly where they were going, and there were people who walked really fast because they were trying to get away. They felt unsafe. There were people walking slowly who were enjoying the scenery, and others walking slowly like they didn't really want to go where they were going. They all had their own worlds, some intertwined with others. But they weren't aware. I saw one lady stop by a trashcan near a bench along the sidewalk. She was reading a note, which she ripped up and threw away. I saw a man pass by her and refuse to notice. I saw stories walking by, I heard them as they made the sound of footsteps. It was so very much like a dance. And in that picture, I wrote a song. One of the lines was "Hear the stories in the footsteps as they carry on." That has always been something that I've noticed. Just an idea...next time you go out somewhere...take some time to listen and watch how people walk. Notice their smiles and how they do things. I think sometimes we don't realize that their stories might have an affect on ours, somehow, someway.
Now that we've gotten our deep, thought-provoking, different view of things out of the way...haha. So I've editted and added to my playlist. I love my playlist. Each song means something to me, each song has a story behind it. It's amazing how different songs can tell the story of my life. haha. Right about now the song Keep Holding On by Avril Laveign is my favorite. It came up in my life two years ago and has meant a lot to me. I think sometimes we just all need that encouragement. Keep holding on, cause you know we'll make it through.
I've been really thankful for my friends lately. I have the best. But what makes them the best is not how much they make me laugh (cause they do), or how they're ready to defend me if something goes wrong (cause they will), or how they encourage me when I'm this close to quitting (cause that happens)...it's because when I'm going through something, their response is not to let me simmer on my depression or anger. They pull me back up, turn me around and say, "I'm praying for you, and you need to get this right with God. He's the One Who's gonna get you through." That's why. I pray all of you find friends who are willing to call you out and point you back up. :)
This week has been quite interesting for me. Different things have happened, new things have come up. I'm being pushed and pulled in different directions. But it's all ok. I've come to the conclusion that I'm going to do what God is calling me to do no matter what. No one can touch me if I'm standing on the Rock. So that's where I'm standing. No matter what happens, I'm HIS, and that settles all accounts. That decides what I do.
Thank you guys so much for all your prayers! I'm not going to be blogging on here as often, as some of you have noticed, because I'm so busy, but I am trying! I will when I can. So leave me comments and keep in touch if you can. Don't get mad if I don't respond as quickly as normally. I'm trying, once again. Love to all.
Danya <><
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Comments
Sep. 22, 2008 - interesting
Posted by Anonymous
i am surprised that we have not had this conversation before. when the kleenex comercials came on months ago and it was the blue couch in the middle of the city....makes you think. thats what your story reminded me of:) lol btw, i am very thankful to have a friend who pushes me as well:) you are overly amazing Danielle:) i like it when you stand on the Rock. :) makes things easy:) stay smiling ya foreign sandwich!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sep. 22, 2008 - interesting
Posted by RandI!!!!!!
i am surprised that we have not had this conversation before. when the kleenex comercials came on months ago and it was the blue couch in the middle of the city....makes you think. thats what your story reminded me of:) lol btw, i am very thankful to have a friend who pushes me as well:) you are overly amazing Danielle:) i like it when you stand on the Rock. :) makes things easy:) stay smiling ya foreign sandwich!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sep. 22, 2008 - interesting
Posted by RandI!!!!!!
i am surprised that we have not had this conversation before. when the kleenex comercials came on months ago and it was the blue couch in the middle of the city....makes you think. thats what your story reminded me of:) lol btw, i am very thankful to have a friend who pushes me as well:) you are overly amazing Danielle:) i like it when you stand on the Rock. :) makes things easy:) stay smiling ya foreign sandwich!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sep. 22, 2008 - :)i love blogs:)
Posted by randI!
i am surprised that we have not had this conversation before. when the kleenex comercials came on months ago and it was the blue couch in the middle of the city....makes you think. thats what your story reminded me of:) lol btw, i am very thankful to have a friend who pushes me as well:) you are overly amazing Danielle:) i like it when you stand on the Rock. :) makes things easy:) stay smiling ya foreign sandwich!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sep. 22, 2008 - ...
Posted by Anonymous
i am going to fill your comment box with the same thing!! stupid computer!!!!!! it tells me the internet is down so i resend it but the comp LIES to me!!!! ridiculous. ok. have fun deleteing. ha:)
Sep. 23, 2008 - Yo!
Posted by EyesonAslan
Hey Danya. Glad to hear you're still standing where you need to be. I'll continue to pray for you. Gonna miss ya around here. But it's cool. Your busy doing what God has set out for you. He's doing so many awsome things. I know He still has more things planned for ya. ;) I'll be seeing ya.
\m/
Oct. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by luvdogs07
Hey! Sorry I haven't stopped by for a while. Wow. Busyness seems to be running rampant right now! lol
Oct. 18, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by totustuus
Sooo...I know we haven't been in touch, but I still listen to your music a lot and think about you everytime I do. You know how sometimes you're struggling with something and then you listen to a song or read a poem or something and a little phrase or word just jumps out at you and touches that place in your heart where you're struggling? Yeah well, your songs have done that...more than once, lol. ;) Just wanted to drop a note and tell you I'm still thinking of you. :)
Love,
Sylvia
Oct. 20, 2008 - <em>Untitled Comment</em>
Posted by actresssinger13
Hey! I love reading your blog! It really encourages me!! How's the song writing going? I love that story part type thing at the beginning of this entry. Thanks for keeping up the blogging! God will surely use you to do great things!
Your sister in Christ,
Kim
Oh, and BTW, Awakening is my Absolute FAVE SONG at the moment!!!! It really gets to me!!! I love that song, and I saws it in ur playlist, and thought I'd just add that...: )
Edited by actresssinger13 on Oct. 20, 2008 at 8:19 PM
