Mumford and Sons

I love the song by Mumford and Sons called White Blank Page. It has some interesting words, great music, and knock-my-socks-off harmony. When my friend in college first introduced me to Mumford and Sons, that was the song that hooked me.

Tonight, I found myself listening to it again. This time, the scene was different from a college dorm room and a computer. I was going home from Dannii's house with three guys in the car. As we zipped through the empty streets of the town, we listened to Mumford and Sons filling the car with music. Our voices joined in, and let me tell you - I really like listening to male voices sing. Not in a weird way. It just sounds good, especially on one of my favorite songs. I stopped singing and just listened and watched them in the car with me.

"Lead me to the truth and I
will follow you with my whole life....
tell me now where was my fault,
in loving you with my whole heart?"

I realized that I really do love these guys with my whole heart. I was surprised by the affection I feel for them. It's not romantic. They are all taken anyway. But we put our hearts on the line, and I chose to love these people even though it was only for a short time. Someone said that these friendships, like flowers, are beautiful especially because of their brevity.

My friends at CanIL have taken my heart, and it's bittersweet to think that this is the end of our time together. I have really enjoyed the summer, and my friends here have made a huge difference in that. They have challenged me to think differently. I have realized that other people speak about concepts in different terms than I do, and I am learning to have a fuller view of life, friendship, God, grammar... I appreciate them for the fun times of hanging out, the help on homework, the moments where we've shared what's important to us.

Sitting in the back seat, singing and listening, I realized that these moments are precious. Sometimes I want to hang onto them, but I can't. We all move on, taking the next steps, being faithful to what the Spirit asks of us. I treasure these friends, late nights, and good music.

Heart...Ahhh....
(listen to the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw-ko6aINI4)