"CAUTION! Use of a musical instrument can lead to excessive anxiety, heightened levels of self-criticism, acute concern about the opinions of other people, over-awareness of the strengths and weakness of others, and a tendency to spend prolonged periods of time practicing alone in very small rooms (often staring into a mirror)."

Yes, I'm back..... finally. I've been so weighted down with school, it's not even close to being funny. But now I am officially donw with summer school for-evah!! Yippee!! Mum and Dad left two weeks ago with Lydiatchka for Montana and from what I hear they are having the time of their life up there. Mum told me today that the high for today is like, 45 degree? And it's raining?? BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!! But Memphis could definatly use some of that.. it's a confection oven down here, I'm dead serious. So it's just me and my littlest sister, Thea here at the ranch. It's peaceful but tiring.  I would post pictures but both camera are in Big Sky country and I'm not planning on driving out there to get them. (did ya'll know it takes a WEEK to get out there? Seriously!!!!)

Anyway,Hannah and Kevin Schmidt got married yesterday and it was a lovely wedding. I'll post pictures up here maybe tomorrow.

Until then,

God bless You!!

Always,

Anna

Sorry I haven't been on here in so long.. life has been a bit hectic.

Just bought the movie, "Australia" the other day and realized that it was, by far the most incredible movie I have ever seen.

Summer school is dragging steadily on, slowly but surely. My friends Laura and Justin are getting married in two weeks, and then there's Laurie and Daniel and Hannah and Kevin so I promise I will have more pictures to post.  I love weddings, but I'm about wedding'd out as of now....

That's about all there is to tell as of now....

I'll post some good stuff soon, I promise.

Always,

Anna

Loving Shepherd of Thy sheep,
Keep Thy lamb, in safety keep;
Nothing can Thy power withstand,
None can pluck me from Thy hand.

Loving Savior, Thou didst give
Thine own life that we might live,
And the hands outstretched to bless
Bear the cruel nails’ impress.

I would praise Thee every day,
Gladly all Thy will obey,
Like Thy blessèd ones above
Happy in Thy precious love.

Loving Shepherd, ever near,
Teach Thy lamb Thy voice to hear,
Suffer not my steps to stray
From the straight and narrow way.

Where Thou leadest I would go,
Walking in Thy steps below,
Till before my Father’s throne
I shall know as I am known.

Always,

Anna

p.s. the Oasis Chorale did a version of this song, and it literally brought tears to my eyes..

Did you not see My Lady Go down the garden singing? Blackbird and thrush were silent

To hear the alleys ringing... Oh saw you not My Lady Out in the garden there Shaming the rose and lily For she is twice as fair.Though I am nothing to her Though she must rarely look at me

  And though I could never woo her, I love her till I die.   

Surely you heard My Lady, Go down the garden singing Silencing all the songbirds And setting the alleys ringing...

But surely you see My Lady, Out in the garden there Rivaling the glittering sunshine With a glory of golden hair. 

Always,

Anna