July 6th, 2005
Well, Well, Well...
Where to begin...
Last Wednesday night at Fusion was incredible. As always, I was very nervous before I spoke, convinced that I would ramble around too many subjects for anyone to follow what I was saying, much less get anything out of it. Then, right before I was supposed to speak Devn started playing the chorus to Majesty. If you want to fully understand what that song means to me, just check back about six or seven entries ago. Anyway, as Devan played that song, God really calmed me and I felt like I was able to stay focused on what He wanted me to speak on. It was really exciting for me. After Fusion, I had the pleasure of meeting Ryan and Malcolm, two new guys to Fusion. Somehow or another, all three of us ended up on stage singing everything from Backstreet Boys to Britney Spears to the Temptations to Old Hymns. It was a really great time. We all ended up singing to the row of girls that had sat to enjoy the show until about 11:30.
Thursday night Meg and I had dinner with Kyle and Holly, which was such a blast. I really think Kathy has the coolest house. After a great dinner we went back to my place and played couples feud, which was a really great time. Meg and I won of course, but I am convinced it is because we told Kyle and Holly that the loser has to get married (they are engaged already). All in all, Thursday was a good chill night, which is exactly what I needed to prepare for a full day of work followed by an eight hour drive on Friday.
Friday at work was ok. I had lunch with Meg (Schmagels Bagels are Fantastic). After work I did my last minute, you are sure to forget something, packing. Once Meg got off work we got in the car and headed north to Atlanta. We got the cabin in Suches about 3am. Needless to say, I was ready to sleep.
Saturday morning, I was awoken to the sounds of my Mom and Dad, My uncle Keith, and my Grandma all laughing on the front porch. Granted it was 9:30am, but having only slept for five hours, I was a little mad to be awakened so early. After breakfast and showers, Meg and I went on a drive through the mountains. We went and checked out the river, had lunch, got boiled peanuts, and did other mountain essentials. I think that perhaps the best part of the day was just driving the through the beautiful scenery and rocking out to praise music. By the time we made it back it was well into the afternoon, so we spent the rest of the day lounging by the fire, playing cards with my family, and watching the first season of One Tree Hill. Good Times.
Sunday morning was church by the lake, a mountain tradition. Afterward, we drove into Dahlonega and had really good Mexican food. The better part of the afternoon was spent enjoying more episodes of One Tree Hill and preparing for the evening festivities. My family went to the Woody's estate for dinner. It was fantastic. To get to see generations of family and friends come together was a blast. The best part was when everyone gathered around the piano and we did a few hours of just singing old hymns. It reminded me how much I love my family, and how grateful I am for that kind of example. I mean seriously, to see four generations of a family all gathered around an old piano, singing from memory, every verse of great hymns, it is just incredible. I hope my family can continue to carry on that tradition.
Monday was the 4th, and I was saddened to find out that my Grandma and uncle Keith were already headed home. So we said our goodbyes and prepared for the trip back down into Dahlonega. I must say that Dahlonega was a bit of a disappointment this year. First of all, it was raining. Then, there was no really good fair food. Nothing deep fried, no homemade ice cream. It was sad. We made the best of it though, and had a relatively good time. I even had the opportunity to suprise Meg with something that reminded me of her. Eventually, we decided it was time to head back up to Suches where we lounged around and enjoyed some more episodes of One Tree Hill. After some time, we made our way over to the school to see fireworks before they were rained out. Then, we ended up spending the evening playing cards with my parents. I must say that this was perhaps the best time of the trip. Just hanging out with my mom and dad and Meg. Cracking jokes. My mom playing "name that tune." It was just a blast. Exactly what I enjoy doing with family.
Tuesday morning we woke up, got showers, packed, and headed back down the mountain for more Mexican food. Afterwards, our plan was to see a movie with my parents and then head home. Well, no movies were playing at the time we wanted, so we just got on the road to head south. With the excpetion of an amazing stop at the Varsity in Atlanta (you must go and have a frosted orange!), the trip home was relatively uneventful. I was back at my place by 11pm, and thankful to be back in my bed.
Anyways, I am back at work now, tired and thankful for such a great trip. I hope you all enjoyed your 4th as much as I did, and I look forward to hearing all about them.
Well, Well, Well...
Where to begin...
Last Wednesday night at Fusion was incredible. As always, I was very nervous before I spoke, convinced that I would ramble around too many subjects for anyone to follow what I was saying, much less get anything out of it. Then, right before I was supposed to speak Devn started playing the chorus to Majesty. If you want to fully understand what that song means to me, just check back about six or seven entries ago. Anyway, as Devan played that song, God really calmed me and I felt like I was able to stay focused on what He wanted me to speak on. It was really exciting for me. After Fusion, I had the pleasure of meeting Ryan and Malcolm, two new guys to Fusion. Somehow or another, all three of us ended up on stage singing everything from Backstreet Boys to Britney Spears to the Temptations to Old Hymns. It was a really great time. We all ended up singing to the row of girls that had sat to enjoy the show until about 11:30.
Thursday night Meg and I had dinner with Kyle and Holly, which was such a blast. I really think Kathy has the coolest house. After a great dinner we went back to my place and played couples feud, which was a really great time. Meg and I won of course, but I am convinced it is because we told Kyle and Holly that the loser has to get married (they are engaged already). All in all, Thursday was a good chill night, which is exactly what I needed to prepare for a full day of work followed by an eight hour drive on Friday.
Friday at work was ok. I had lunch with Meg (Schmagels Bagels are Fantastic). After work I did my last minute, you are sure to forget something, packing. Once Meg got off work we got in the car and headed north to Atlanta. We got the cabin in Suches about 3am. Needless to say, I was ready to sleep.
Saturday morning, I was awoken to the sounds of my Mom and Dad, My uncle Keith, and my Grandma all laughing on the front porch. Granted it was 9:30am, but having only slept for five hours, I was a little mad to be awakened so early. After breakfast and showers, Meg and I went on a drive through the mountains. We went and checked out the river, had lunch, got boiled peanuts, and did other mountain essentials. I think that perhaps the best part of the day was just driving the through the beautiful scenery and rocking out to praise music. By the time we made it back it was well into the afternoon, so we spent the rest of the day lounging by the fire, playing cards with my family, and watching the first season of One Tree Hill. Good Times.
Sunday morning was church by the lake, a mountain tradition. Afterward, we drove into Dahlonega and had really good Mexican food. The better part of the afternoon was spent enjoying more episodes of One Tree Hill and preparing for the evening festivities. My family went to the Woody's estate for dinner. It was fantastic. To get to see generations of family and friends come together was a blast. The best part was when everyone gathered around the piano and we did a few hours of just singing old hymns. It reminded me how much I love my family, and how grateful I am for that kind of example. I mean seriously, to see four generations of a family all gathered around an old piano, singing from memory, every verse of great hymns, it is just incredible. I hope my family can continue to carry on that tradition.
Monday was the 4th, and I was saddened to find out that my Grandma and uncle Keith were already headed home. So we said our goodbyes and prepared for the trip back down into Dahlonega. I must say that Dahlonega was a bit of a disappointment this year. First of all, it was raining. Then, there was no really good fair food. Nothing deep fried, no homemade ice cream. It was sad. We made the best of it though, and had a relatively good time. I even had the opportunity to suprise Meg with something that reminded me of her. Eventually, we decided it was time to head back up to Suches where we lounged around and enjoyed some more episodes of One Tree Hill. After some time, we made our way over to the school to see fireworks before they were rained out. Then, we ended up spending the evening playing cards with my parents. I must say that this was perhaps the best time of the trip. Just hanging out with my mom and dad and Meg. Cracking jokes. My mom playing "name that tune." It was just a blast. Exactly what I enjoy doing with family.
Tuesday morning we woke up, got showers, packed, and headed back down the mountain for more Mexican food. Afterwards, our plan was to see a movie with my parents and then head home. Well, no movies were playing at the time we wanted, so we just got on the road to head south. With the excpetion of an amazing stop at the Varsity in Atlanta (you must go and have a frosted orange!), the trip home was relatively uneventful. I was back at my place by 11pm, and thankful to be back in my bed.
Anyways, I am back at work now, tired and thankful for such a great trip. I hope you all enjoyed your 4th as much as I did, and I look forward to hearing all about them.
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