Easter was beautiful and one of the best I've ever had!!
This Sunday was one of the greatest days I've ever had. It was so refreshing to have another one of our "summer days". Everyone arrived at our house and the guys that were brave enough jumped in, pulling Marina in with them (i had already gotten in). We then spent the rest of the afternoon playing sports, watching movies, playing on the computer, making hot chocolate, and playing twister. We also called Mark to wish him a happy birthday and Orlando, Saul, and Manuel(e) attempted a game of Barbies.
I want to refresh your minds of your Middle School Memories. A poem read by ALMOST all seventh grade girls.
An Entrapment
My love, I have tried with all my being
to grasp a form comparable to thine own,
but nothing seems worthy;
I know now why Shakespeare could not
compare his love to a summer’s day.
It would be a crime to denounce the beauty
of such a creature as thee,
to simply cast away the precision
God had placed in forging you.
Each facet of your being
whether it physical or spiritual
is an ensnarement
from which there is no release.
But I do not wish release.
I wish to stay entrapped forever.
With you for all eternity.
Our hearts, always as one.
Now, this may seem touching. But remember, these are 12, 13, and 14 year old girls. I seriously think they have boyfriends to put his initials on their hands and faces. Every time I hear about another "couple" I turn my head in shame. But I guess that's just middle school... =)
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Middle school is hard! Maybe instead of shaking your head in shame you could offer love and kindness and speak the truth you know. I know it's really hard. Just think...I was one of those messed up middle school girls with no self esteem and no real friendships. My friend who spoke truth and loved me through my choices finally showed up in 9th grade!
Truth can be both how much Jesus loves them and also words of encouragement about who they are without a boyfriend.
The girls are trying to fill a big void...probably family issues. Dads who aren't real present in their daughter's lives often end up with daughters who have little or no confidence. Even Dads that seem really great. They go off seeking the attention elsewhere.
Caroline..the next years will be rough, that's for sure. My only advice is to reach out to the hurting girls. I am not sure what that looks like. Pray about it.
You're such a great person! I wasn't half of who you are in 7th grade. I was a mess. :)
Keep loving Jesus and loving others.
interesting
thanks..... God is great, isn't he????? I think I want to share that with everyone
who wrote this hideous poem?
Serious. Someone who didn't really understand the point of what shakespeare wrote.
yeah well..... to tell the truth i really have no idea
seriously though, the original poem was about how ugly his love was...
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