i'm in college now.

wow.

God is so good. He has been blessing me in harvests in which i haven't even sown. i am so excited to discover all the wonderful plans God has in store for my life. and the best part about it is that i am enjoying now. i'm not worried about tomorrow, the next day, or even 10 years from now, because I know that God has a perfect completion for my life, and that gives me confidence and comfort. God cares for me, loves me and has the very best in store for me, and in that i find peace, the peace of Christ. and that, my friends, is a beautiful thing. =)

what a beautiful week it has been.

i have a completely awesome best friend.

i can now listen to portions of a song repeatedly in my car. as many times i feel like it, i can. "oh dang i missed that part of the song...no worries! let's just seek back and listen to it again!" =)

i am so excited for college. it's only 6 months away.

thank you, to everyone that came to emily's and my fiesta at senor tequila. i had so much fun! you all are wonderful!

he'll always remember that night as a child, on his mother's knee
she held him close and she opened her Bible,
and quietly started to read
then seeing a picture of Jesus he cried out,
"Mama he's got some scars just like me"

and he knew it was love,
it was what he could understand.
He was showing his love,
and that's how He hurt his hands.

i hate alcohol. everything about it. hate it, hate it, hate it. and that's my soapbox for the day.

Currently Listening Nickel Creek By Nickel Creek see related

- When You Come Back Down

When you're soaring through the air
I'll be your solid ground
Take every chance you dare
I'll still be there
When you come back down

lots of emotions: fear, excitement, love, anxiety, joy, grief, anger, peace.

i'll be eighteen soon. very soon. i feel ready, but am i? am i really mature enough to be an adult and make adult decisions on my own? thank goodness letting go of my parents this fall doesn't mean i have to let go of God too. as a matter of fact, it means exactly the opposite. and that is exciting and comforting.

i've decided to learn how to french braid my own hair. let me tell you folks, it's not easy. out of like 15 tries, i think i succeeded twice. hmm. i'll have to keep working on that.

i'm just taking things one week at a time...

Currently Listening Arriving By Chris Tomlin see related

- Unfailing Love

i had a fun, but busy weekend.

birthday is in 11 days. woohoo!

i think that if i could kick myself, i most definitely would.

i love Jesus. so very much.

i have decided that i am very, very ready for next year.

lots of homework, not a lot of time. have a lovely day!

apparently, i can plow. =)

Currently Listening An Evening With By Shane & Shane see related

- Psalm 145

i didnt know how to enjoy even the most stressful days. i didnt know how to look for the joy in every situation. and i was struggling. for energy. for motivation. for joy. for peace. but God never let go of my hand.

please. please just stop. it's not even funny anymore. i'm getting tired of just laughing it off and rolling my eyes. you dont seem to know when enough is enough. i have to do it for me. so please, just stop.

The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.

thank you Jesus. for not letting go of my hand.