Moments

I have heard before that people believe that the reason people become Christians is because they are afraid of the great unknown of Death. That may be true for some people, but it's not for me.

I'm actually not afraid of Death right now. I'm not saying that I won't feel fear if someone were to pull a gun on me, but I'm not actually afraid of Death and what comes after. It's not actually because I know that God will be waiting for me to take me into His arms like a loving Father. (Though that is comforting and exciting) It's because I feel that I have enjoyed a really great life already. I have been blessed with so much love in my life and so much happiness that I really don't feel that it would be so bad to leave this world on such a good note.

Here are some moments:

Happiest moment of my life: Not actually triggered by some major event. I was just taking a walk with my mom down my street and the sun was setting. We were holding hands and I was about seventeen at the time. I was just overcome with the greatest sense of peace and happiness. I realized that I've been blessed with so much: the most loving family, above average intelligence, unique gifts, amazing friends, a chance to know God...the list goes on. I have never appreciated my life as much as I did at that moment.

Most exciting moment of my life: I've, sadly, seemed to lose the ability to experience intense excitement as I get older. I've tried in vain to retrieve it, but I've grown a little too hardened by experience. Therefore, this moment was when I was young, about 8 or 9. My family was on a trip to Niagara Falls and Canada. No, I did not get excited about the Falls. I actually got excited by the pigeons. I realized while walking down a sidewalk in Canada that the pigeons WEREN'T AFRAID!! They walked right by your feet! And I knew, I just knew, that if I tried, I could catch one. I got really excited. But my parents wouldn't let me try. Sad. Then right after, I found 28 pennies on the floor of a store. Major excitement. No judgment!

Best food I've ever eaten: On a family road trip to Florida, we stopped at this seafood place in Georgia. Hands down the best sushi I've ever eaten. I was so full. It was so good. We stopped there again on the way back.

Most beautiful music I've ever heard: During All-State Choir senior year of HS, my choir was being directed by the director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. We were singing their rendition of Come Thou Fount. During the last rehearsal before the concert, we were all moved to tears by the last run through. I've never felt so touched by music and so proud that I had been part of creating it.

Those are just a few. Got any to share, anyone?

It is believed that the reason we get goosebumps in response to screeching chalk is because blood rushes to our muscles in preparation for defensive action. The reason our hair stands on end is an evolutionary response to make ourselves look larger.


love lisa