made to love

"Made to Love" 

Toby Mac

I first heard this song on my sister's computer while studying abroad in Mauritius (rhymes w/delicious).  I cannot tell you how many times I played and replayed it!  I loved the melody and how true the words of the chorus are.  I will forever associate with song with my time overseas.  During my time there, I was able to help lead a Mauritian High School Youth Group of about 12-15 individuals.  I LOVED THIS!  It was such a special group.  After school and my internship ended and I moved back home, I got to meet up with them a few weeks later in France to sight-see and then headed to Germany to attend a world-wide christian youth conference.  Oh boy did we have some good times! 

The dream is fading, now I'm staring at the door

I know its over cause my feet have hit the cold floor

Check my reflection, I ain't feelin what I see

It's no mystery

Whatever happened to a passion I could live for

What became of the flame that made me feel more

And when did I forget that...

I was made to love you

I was made to find you

I was made just for you

Made to adore you

I was made to love

And be loved by you

You were here before me

You were waiting on me

And you said you'd keep me

Never would you leave me I was made to love

and be loved by you

The dream's alive with my eyes opened wide

Back in the ring you've got me swinging for the grand prize

I feel the haters spittin vapors on my dreams

But I still believe

I'm reachin out, reachin up, reachin over

I feel a breeze cover me called Jehovah

And daddy I'm on my way

Cause I was made to love...

Never would you leave me I was made to love

and be loved by you

Anything I would give up for you

Everything, I'd give it all away

We landed!  Hello warm weather! :)

"God created Mauritius first, and then made a copy which he called Heaven." - Mark Twain

Get at me Indian food!

Culture - Maha Shivaratri

Yes, while there I donated my hair...trying to explain what I'm doing in the little English they spoke and French I spoke! 

Thanks Jane!

Couldn't have asked for a better friend to spend my time with!

What cuties! 

"Helping" Carly teach...only to take a nap in the afternoon from pure exhaustion!  Good thing I am NOT a teacher! ;)

Yes, we did go to school occasionally! ;)

Our visa's finally came about the last day of school, ha!

This was AWESOME!  I'm the little blurb on the left up top.

Celebrating my birthday!

Getting Amanda's tat!

Group project - miss these girls!

Team Princess!

Upassna, Jane, & Weshna

riding scooter style!

LOVE THIS!

KEBBIE!! Our "family"!

Youth Group!

FRIENDS!

Spending 4th of July at the US Embassy.  Carly even got to sing the National Anthem - VERY SPECIAL!

Leading worship at the Church of the North.

Teen Street 08

Crazies!

All dressed up!

songs

I LOVE CHRISTMAS MUSIC!  

I listen to it at home, in the car, at stores, and even while at work!  

"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!"

Name that movie?!

ELF! :)

Recently, I am getting more into music.  

I'm actually listening to the lyrics.    

If you knew me growing up, this was not the case.  

All I would remember or really pay attention to would be the melody and rhythm.  

My sister and I always shared a room.  When we'd clean it, she would always want the music on.  I would not.  It was too distracting.  And what's funny is looking back, this makes perfect sense.  Carly is in love with music, being a music major and teacher.  And I cannot study or get anything done when with another person or even listening to music, as it distracts me and I cannot focus.  We even had "codes" that correlated with how many times we tapped our bunks.

1 tap =  No

2 = Yes

3 = Good night

4 = I'm mad at you 

...and so on.

I remember knocking 4 times a time or two, ha! ;)

I've recently purchased 2 CD's in the last few months, which is something I never do!  

I don't even know how to work itunes, let alone download anything.  

I know, I'm "out there" in that regards.  

Although I do have an ipod I listen to while running.

My bestie, Jenn, downloads everything on it for me (thanks Jenn!). 

 Getting back on track here.  

Songs have spoken to me in different life stages.  

I'm just excited for this Christmas season as well as thanking my Savior for His absolute incredible graciousness and love He has for me, and yes, for YOU!  COOL!
I am constantly blown away by His provision and pure faithfulness.  

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 

Romans 12:12

For the next few days I'll be posting some songs that have really spoken to me since studying abroad in Mauritius (yes, rhymes with delicious) back in 2008.  

Wow, I'm getting old!