Gabriel and the Vagabond

There's a man in the corner and his clothes are worn
And he's holding out his hand
You could see in his eyes as the people walk by
He knows they don't understand

Ya see they just think he's gonna take their money
And go and spend it all on dope
Then a man stopped by and I saw a smile inside him
As he gently whispered hope

Well the tramp started to cry, just kept saying,
"Why? why? why?
Could you see I'm a dying tonight
Well I'm 32 and I've got this one pair of shoes
And a bad taste in my mouth
I think it's clear to see that even God don't love me
Or else why would He leave me this way."

Then Gabriel just smiled and said be peaced my child
Salvation is here today

He got up to his feet and he sang Hallelujah
People were turning around in the street
He looked them in the eyes and he sang,
"Hallelujah
There's someone here that you gotta meet
Someone you just gotta meet."

When the vagabond turned around well without a sign
Gabriel just smiled and disappeared
Then he looked to the crowd and they were laughing out loud
But he could not see them fore tears
When his vision came round
There was a young girl on the ground
I knew she was fine and hard to cope
She never was a fighter until he laid beside her
And gently whispered hope

They got up to their feet and they sang Hallelujah
People in the street were turning around
They looked them in the eyes and they sang,
"Hallelujah
There's someone here we have found"
They sang,
"Hallelujah, Hallelujah
We are the voices crying in the wilderness
Hallelujah, Hallelujah."
The people in the street started their sins to confess
And a chorus of,
"Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Every knee will bow and every tongue confess
and the voice of one crying in the wilderness
crying Hallelujah, Hallelujah"

Seriously unsettled.

I have had a world wind 4 months. One month in Uganda, Two months in Majorca and now I'm nearly into 3 weeks living in Birmingham; A city where I know very few, have no job and don't quite feel at home as yet.

I have been making plans to save the world. Plans to do what I can for others but I can't seem to get the motivation or direction. I feel everso slightly useless and lost.

I need a trip home to get inspired and encouraged by those who know and love me.

Seriously unsettled.

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Subway

This is a blog to promote the 24 Hour Subway on The Dublin Road in Belfast.

It is brill.

It hasn’t been an overly long period of time since we found out that it is infact a 24-hour food place but boy have we made up for lost time. You can find us in it at around 2-3am, two out of seven nights a week making friends, singing to the employees, entertaining the bouncer (yes, they have a bouncer) with our dance moves and munching into a 6” hearty Italian with chicken, lettuce and mayonnaise followed by a chocolate chip cookie.

My mouth is definitely watering.

So folks, gather your Mums, Dads, Grannies, Granda’s, Friends, Spouses, Neighbours, Cousins, Cats and head down for an unforgettable experience.

October

I know, I know. I am ridiculously bad at this blogging business now. I guess I should be pleased that my journal is now filled up with handwritten thoughts.

Canada and America were brill. I had such a good time being away with my family. We spent our three weeks travelling around Niagara Falls, Ohio, New York, Boston, Sarnia in Canada and Toronto.

Ohio was probably my favourite.

I spent the summer there four years ago on a cross community project called C.F.P.N.I (Children’s Friendship Project Northern Ireland) where a Catholic and Protestant come together to spend a month with a host family. I was paired with a bird called Caoimhe whom I met on the way to the airport before our trip and we had THE BEST time together. We laughed, cried, shared and grew together through the whole project . We had the most amazing host family known as ‘The Flynns’. I’m not sure the project would have worked and been as successful if it wasn’t for them. It’s families like Monica and Kevins that make this world a better place. They gave of their time, money, love, home and family to welcome two young girls into their lives. Not just for a summer but for forever. Caoimhe and I were truly blessed.

The purpose of our visit to Ohio was to revisit where I stayed those four years ago and it was fantastic. It was so special having my brothers with me this time and sharing in my experience with them. The Flynns Kids, Patrick, Casey, Megan, Brianna and Frankee get on so well with them we wouldn’t have minded staying there for the whole duration of our trip!

New York was incredible when I think about it. Granda surprised us and flew over to hang out with us for the 3 days. He goes to New York about 4 times a year and so it was good to have our own personal tour guide. He is a legend.

3 weeks is a long time when I had barely seen my family for a weekend last year but I would do it all again tomorrow.

October has approached us all very quickly and it’s been a month since I moved into my beaut new house. I’m living with Nicci, Shari and Samantha this year. Our house is lovely. We have a fire, lights that dim, patio doors and great neighbours. We’re easily pleased.

Tom, the guy I got engaged to, ha, when I went to Majorca at the start of July is still working out there. I just got back last Monday from spending the weekend with him in Magaluf. It was so much fun. We get on so well and although he lives in Birmingham, I don’t think I’ve seen the last of him.

Times are exciting and I’m loving the feelings of butterflies’.

August

It's only the 4th and so far it's proved to be the busiest but best few days. I finished work last thurday for a month. Moved out of my house on friday, sad sad times but we've got an even nicer one for september so all is good. Spent the weekend at the caravan as all the girls and guys are home from Uganda. Had some bonfire bant on the beach and now, I'm sitting in the airport waiting to depart for Canada. I can not wait. We arrived an hour too early so I could have had that extra hour in bed but sure....

I have a total of 51 seconds to finish and post this so sorry it isn't very exciting. I'll blog from Niagara Falls!!!

L.O.V.E.xo

Sun, Sea, Sand and Spain

I was very spontaenous last monday and booked a flight to Majorca Spain, due to depart two days later. I had the best time but it feels like a dream now. I flew out last wednesday and came home early tuesday morning much to my distress returning to rain and work.

Nicci and Kim have been out there since the start of June working so it was really cool seeing them again. As the usual holidays go.. we made alot of friends, stayed out alnight every night, didn't see much sun apart from the walk home and stop off on the beach to watch the sunrise with the boys guitars. It was bliss and I was in my element. I got to sing at a girls private birthday party and I got up on stage in Mulligans Indie Bar and have a wee sing song too.

O and I got engaged to a guy in a cool band called 'Curzon Circle' ....check them out. They are named after a roundabout in Birmingham. Apparently we're honeymooning at the westest point of Ireland.... He got me the ring and I got him those broken glasses.

As good as holidays are, they are also hard. It seems to only be about drugs, sex and alcohol. I hated the thought of being in this atmosphere and scene and looking like or coming across like I was just like everyone else there when I know I'm not. I often thought about how much work the 24/7 guys are doing in Ibiza and I think we need alot more set ups like that in places such as Magaluf.

Anyway, I'm off this weekend too so I may fly back to dance to my holiday song....