More than you'll ever know...

My dear friend, Shelanie, introduced me to a new song this past week and it's been in my head ever since. It's called "More Than You'll Ever Know" by Watermark. The more I listen to it, the more I can relate to it. It pretty much sums up my relationship with my friends and church family over the past few years... God is good and has blessed me with people in my life that I can truly thank him for everyday. I think I'll be sharing this song in church next Sunday (Aug 17th) - so when you hear it, please know that I am singing it to you...

Somethin' brought you to my mind today
I thought about the funny ways you make me laugh
And yet I feel like it's okay to cry with you
Somethin' about just bein' with you
When I leave I feel like I've been near God
And that's the way it ought to be
Yeah

'Cause you've been more than a friend to me
You fight off my enemies
'Cause you've spoken the truth over my life
And you'll never know what it means to me
Just to know you've been on your knees for me
Oh you have blessed my life
More than you'll ever know

You had faith when I had none
You prayed God would bring me a brand new song
When I didn't think I could find the strength to sing
And all the while I'm hoping that I'll
Do the kind of praying for you that you've done for me
And that's the way it ought to be
Yeah

You've carried me
You've taken upon a burden
That wasn't your own
And may the blessing return to you
A hundred fold

Cause you've been more than a friend to me
You fight off my enemies
Cause you've spoken the truth over my life
And you'll never know what it means to me
Just to know you've on your knees for me
Oh you have blessed my life
More than you'll ever know
Yeah yeah yeah

More than you'll ever know...

Offering

The sun cannot compare to the glory of your love
There is no shadow in your presence
No mortal man would dare to stand before your throne
Before the holy one of Heaven

And it's only by your blood
And it's only through your mercy
Lord, I come.

I bring an offering of worship to my King
No one on earth deserves the praises that I sing
Jesus may you receive the honor that you're due
Oh Lord I bring an offering to you

Take my life and let it be
Consecrated Lord to thee
Take my moments and my days
Let them flow in ceaseless praise
Take my hands and let them move
At the impulse of thy love

Take my feet and let them be
Swift and beautiful for thee
Take my voice and let me sing
Always only for my King
Take my lips and let them be
Filled with messages from thee

Take my will and make it thine
It shall be no longer mine
Take my heart it is thine own
It shall be thy royal throne
Take myself and I will be
Ever only all for thee
Ever only all for thee

3 weeks...

And so the countdown continues... 3 weeks from today, I will be packing up and moving down to Riverside, CA. I officially started packing last night, and let me tell you - my room is a mess (and will be a mess until I leave). I just can't believe it's actually happening. I've been trying to go to CBU for 4 years now... how did this happen?

Pictures from Europe and Mammoth...

Hi friends,
In case you didn't notice, I posted pictures to go along with all of my Europe and Mammoth entries... check em out :-)!

Love,
T

For those of you who are sad and don't know about COACH...

Go to this website...

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I love Mammoth...

Seriously, I love being here. It's so relaxing and I love getting to see my family - especially my cousins that I only see a few times a year. What a funny group - lots of laughs and crazy stories. Plus... drum roll please...

I got a new COACH purse today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) I am so happy.

Since no one seems to remember when I'm coming home... I will be back this Saturday (July 19th) and will be in and out until I move down to Riverside August 21st... So make some time and give me a call so we can have coffee! :)

Back in the states...

Hi all!
Tiff and I made it back safely last night. It was a long day of traveling... in total, I think it was 22 hours of travel time - phew! We flew out of Rome at 10am (9 1/2 hour flight) and had a 3 hour lay over in NY. Going through customs wasn't too bad, and then back on a plane for 6 hours. We got into LAX by 8:30pm where our parents picked us up and we stayed the night at my uncle and aunt's house. So it's 8:30am but it really feels like 5:30pm for me. It was a long travel day but I'm glad to be back. In about a half an hour, our family will meet the rest of the Shibatas in Mammoth. Woo hoo!

Til next time,
Tamara