Saturday, October 16, 2010

who says nighty night?

Can you believe we are almost done with 2010? Where the heck did this year go?

Well, I'm basically halfway into my fourth semester of Bible Collge. It's been a crazy and hectic ride. I have never had to manage my time more closely. I feel like every minute counts and not a single bit should be wasted. And even though I can be pretty overwhelmed with stress sometimes, I have been completely blessed by each class I chose to take this fall.

Truly, God's Word has sustained me in ways I could never have imagined.

But, I'd like to recap a little on life so far.

Coming home from Italy...not easy.
Montebelluna had become my home. I met people who had become my family. And then it ended. All in the blink of an eye.
I became bitter. I questioned the Lord. I became upset with God. For giving and taking away.

Then there was the job hunt. Empty applications. Feeling inadequate.
Group interviews. Correction, interview. Rejection.

Then there was a friend. Pregnancy (obviously not mine). An opened opportunity. God's grace. Culligan.

Then there actually working...ha ha...

Going from temporary to full time.

And now...

I've never been more blessed in my life. I will never forget Italy. But I have come to understand it was only for a seaon. Because the truth is, I am only a pilgrim in this world. And although I may be tempted to become attached, I know now that I am only passing through. I can say I am learning more and more to put my complete hope in Jesus. He is the person I depend on.
I've also learned it is okay to fail. It is okay to push on closed doors.
I've learned that God hears and answers prayers.
And that beginnings are often times hard.
But more importantly, I've learned that it's all about Him.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

WHAAAAAT?!

Surprises.



Sometimes they are good and sometimes they are not...



Haha



To be honest, you didn't get too much of a reaction outta me. I've definitely seen worse.