Just this past Saturday our church and some other friends went to the Estabrooks' Apple Gala!
It was really fun! (the Estabrooks hold an Apple Gala every year) We mainly played outside games like, Ultimate Frisbee, Capture the Flag, Freeze tag and Football. (there were probably....at least 50 kids there)
Mr. Estabrooks made apple cider with his 100 year old apple machine thing. It was really good! 10 or 12 of the people brought pies for a contest. (It was the "Best Pie Contest")
After it got dark, and everyone went inside, we all (the kids) played card games! We played Uno and Rummy. (from what I saw)
Sunday, we went to the Marcums' house for our friend, A.J.'s Birthday! He was turning 21!
Mrs. Marcum made a huge rib and pot roast feast. They were the juiciest most tender ribs I had ever had.
After we ate, Paulie, Luke, A.J., Mike, A.J.'s sister Emily and her husband Josh, and I went outside and played Football and Ultimate Frisbee. It was really fun!!
Mrs. Marcum made 2 big German Chocolate cakes! (A.J.'s favorite I guess)
After everyone left (except us and Mike) Mike, Paulie, Luke and I played Rummy for like.....2 hours or something. We had a great time over at their house! Thanks, Marcums!!
Beav
Ok, I told you that I would post this week, so now I'm posting.
We drove near Cades Cove (and went to Gatlinburg) Saturday and we went on just a pretty drive Wednesday. (we went to Newport and saw all the pretty Fall colored leaves!) After all that, we ate at Olive Garden! It was pretty good, except, Sani barfed every where.
Today Mom went to her doctor's appointment for a checkup. We hope the baby comes out healthy.
Usually, we have a bible study with some friends every Thursday, but we aren't doing it tomorrow because Mr. Marcum isn't feeling good and there is a lot of sickness happening now. We don't want to get sick with the baby and all.
Our studies usually are pretty fun! Sometimes people bring snacks and we have a good time.
Ok, Mom just came back from their appointment, and it turns out that she is NOT having a boy!! (I have to admit.....I REALLY wanted a boy. But I also REALLY like the name Chloe Abigail!) Yes, that is the name of the baby!
Over and out!
Beav
This morning, all 6 of the TOS staff left. We had lots of fun with them over.
It's going to be nice getting back to my normal schedule.
Julia's party went really well!
She had lots of people over, a huge cake and presents.
We all had a great time.
My brothers and I are a little late, but we are going to get her a GameCube!
We (our whole family) are going to the Gonzalez' house this weekend for a game night! (just board games and poker) It's going to be a lot of fun!
Well, I can't think of anything else to say; I'm not really doing much this week, but I'll post again next week.
Saturday we are having a birthday party for my sister, Julia! A lot of people are coming such as the Estabrooks, the Gonzalez's, the Petersons, the Marcums, the Marcums' son, Mike, A.J. and his wife Leann.
She is turning 13! Her birthday is on Sunday, and we are going to be having some staff over.
It is going to be a lot of fun. One of the great things about Julia is that she is always giving.
Every time I ask her if I can ride her bike, she always says yes. (my bike is broken)
She is always watching Sani, even if we have company over.
Sometimes I take advantage of what a great sister Julia is.
I am going to try to be a better brother to her, too.
Thank you, Julia!
I just got back from Mexico not too long ago! Dad and I went because we wanted to see our great aunts before they died. We drove to Tasco and I bought myself a silver bracelet. Dad got the boys one too, and Julia a set of earrings, a bracelet and a necklace. We were down there for Mexico's Independence Day. It was a great experience.
Beav
Verse 1 - It's this room / I've been here before / I closed my eyes / my mind opened the door / Am I sure that this isn't a dream? / Cuz you were dead on the floor / but I just couldn't scream / in my heart I feel a lingering pain / knowing I am to blame for everything / I just need to get out of this room / even if it's the last thing I do / chorus - this room brings me back to the time and place of every single memory / all the things that I want to forget / they're brought back by this blood-stained room / I just wish it would go right through (my head) / verse 2 - this here is where you used to sleep / and over there your favorite corner to read / I remember when you'd smile / from your window at neighbors passing by / and I know I could have stopped you from dying / I just hope this doesn't send me to an asylum / because I'm just afraid that this room will kill me somehow / I HATE THIS ROOM! /Bridge - just forget that I ever knew you / forget that I ever loved you / forget that I ever hurt you / because we know I never meant to / forget we got into a fight / forget I was drunk late at night / forget there was a gun in my sight / I decided your death that cold winter night
Here's a poem I'd like to post. =)
I've reached a point in my life that seems to be plotting against me, for it parts many ways.
I am rooted to this spot for now. I've been troubled for many days.
I gaze and ponder about the untrodden paths covered with grass and greenery.
And there are the paths that are rocky and steep with rickety bridges.
There are the paths that have vast mountains. Broad is the way with deep snow.
Other parts are thick jungles. But all these paths could lead me home.
I'm torn between what I want and what is wanted of me.
Bearing this identity is a very large, consuming responsibility.
I am alone. No one can go with me, for everyone must choose their own path to wander.
Here I stand, starving for hope, as I star beyond yonder.
Before I was here, I had a helping hand. I had one specific path.
I was helped with all my decisions.
But now I feel my once held hand empty.
I stand alone. I don't know if I'll ever know where to go without you.
I haven't made up my mind yet...
last night I watched my candle burn its last flame. I guess you could say I expected this for quite some time. And I know you never loved me but that's okay. No more hope resides in this shattered heart of mine. But in the end you will come to realize (Chorus) I would've been there for you through it all. Picked you up when you'd fall. Held you 'til your last breath. Loved you 'til there's no time left. But I know it will never come to be. Tonight as I lay dying I see your face. My bitter tears drip down; they burn and leave a stain. If there's one thing I remember, it's the time and place when you shut me out forever. It was a big mistake! (Bridge) It's too late. It's too late. Nothing but confusion in your head. Nothing but the smell of death on my bed.
I'm despised // I have no life // I was used, abused // to you I was nothing but a stone in your shoe // so you took me out // threw me all about // I learned that life was about pain // and sadness I thought was a normal thing// that's sick I know // but it's all I know // I cried every night // you never heard me then you died // and I survived // but now I'm lost without having felt love // I won't waste time // I am not blind // I just need some time alone // to find a life to call my own // I looked to you // I needed light // but I found none in your dead eyes // to you I meant nothing // just a useless child // so you put me aside // you left me behind // I got used to // crying every night // hearing the beer bottles crashing // and never once did I believe // that there was hope for you or me // I won't waste time // I am not blind // I just need some time alone // to find a life to call my own // you used me // never were you sorry // why did you do this to me? // I'll never know
Look down at my hands // you see my wrists full of scars // self inflicted pain // I know why I feel this way // silent anger screams out // this is how I find relief // but each and every night I still can't get to sleep // And I'm screaming Your name // Oh, how I want to be saved // I'm not the only one who feels trapped inside // follow me out of the darkness and into His light // Look down at my feet // I'm standing still // never moving // the quicksand is taking me under // you just stand there and watch me suffer // I realize your life sucks // but mine is just as bad // each and every night // I awake crying from my sleep // passion breaking // my mind failing // this is how I find relief // will I ever be able to get to sleep?
I walk into a church
I look at all the staring people
Plastic smiles and wide eyes
Speaking lies with tongues like bee hives
My church is not inside these walls
The tension in the air chokes my lungs
No one is perfect but they don't know
By hiding their pain from the world
Nothing new will grow
Their tongues are like a flame
Speaking things to make us feel ashamed
Why blame us when at first they need
To look into their own hearts and pull out the weeds
Why can't we all be honest and admit we've done wrong?
That way we could help each other
Together we'd all become strong
But until they stop judging me and saying I'm wrong
My church is not inside these walls
But in my head, my heart, and my home