Lessons from a lemming

From fertile soil to full bloom

Eyes set like a flint, progression effortless.  Expending no energy I sprint in the direction that the wise ones have pointed to.  My mind is powerful.  Rich red blood flows through my veins.  I am invincible.

Eyes wide with fear and pain, not moving.  Everything is swirling in confusion there is no direction to run towards.  My mind is sore.  Dark blood runs through my veins.  I am lost.

Eyes drained of color, falling, falling, falling.  Blood gushes from my heart, I am waiting, he never comes.  My mind is in shadow.  Poison blood flows through my veins.  I am hurt.

Eyes set like a flint, treading, limping slowly and steadily.  Following along behind as my companion firmly grips my hand, I don't know where we are going.  My mind is at peace.  The blood of the Sun flows through my veins.  I am grateful.

Eyes smiling as they rest on my leader's back, gazing at the beauty.  Blood coursing through my veins I start jogging.  I know where we are going.  My mind is anticipating.  Light, pure blood flows through my veins.  I am happy.

Eyes set like a flint, worthy progression being made at the price of right choice.  Like a seasoned runner, pacing myself to steadily attaining effective speed.  Eyes open and aware, following only one leader.  Knowing where my power is from.  Strong red blood flows through my veins.  I am strong.

... Ha no no not with the cow, with some kids I met on vacation.  Sandy volunteers as an English teacher at an orphanage close to her university and she took Mike, Emily and I there to hang out with them.  We had dinner with them, played UNO and did a little large group English activity ... I hope I go back, I really like them a lot.




An orphanage in Taiwan is a lot like America's foster homes, the majority of the kids have parents that are living it's just a bad home situation.  I ate dinner at the first graders table, they were a blast!  The little girl sitting next to me said "my mom and dad are divorced, and my brother died, I'm so scared of his ghost!"  Before dinner they all went to the nearby temple to worship the idols, I pray that God brings these beautiful children to know Him!

Vacation was sooooooo nice!   It was great to hang out with Mike, Emily and Sandy.  We went to an amusement park and had a little fun, Sandy and I ran into our "family" there ;)



Some of Sandy's classmates work at a mountain resort so we headed up there and stayed one night.  It was beautiful and refreshing.  Sandy's classmate took us up on the roof one night to look at the stars through a telescope.  I had never done that before!  We saw the ring around saturn so clearly it felt like I was watching a movie or looking at a picture, very cool.  Sandy is like the energizer bunny, she wore us out!  Both nights she went to take her shower and came out to find us all asleep.  Hehe Jefferies' sleep that's just a fact.





On the way back we stopped in the town where I lived the first 6 months I was here in Taiwan.  It brought back such a warm, home feel, as well as good memories.  Here's the house I used to live in, and the famous Jiji train station.



Weeeellll that's it for now ... but before I close, Laura, this picture is especially for you, I miss you and can't wait for the time we three can all hang out together again!  love you Sandy and Laura!

In one of my friend's blog she wrote,

 "it seems 2007 just arrived and we're already saying hello to 2008." 

Yes, YES!

 I delight in the passing of time ... it's bittersweet of course, more wrinkles, more responsibility, less time and chats with old friends, but oh, wonderful new lessons, and blessings, wonderful new awareness of God's grace and, experiencing, KNOWING not just believing that He does and will always keep His promises.  He keeps His Word!  And the best part?  We can get to know Jesus better.  Are you cast down today?  Put your faith in God.  He is our hope!

     Happy New Year!

               Megan