things are changing

So it's not surprise to everyone that a few months ago I was considering transferring from Wittenberg for various reasons. After a series of tough events I came to the conclusion that Wittenberg is where I need to be. Shortly after I thought my world was crashing around me because my plans were changing, I was given an amazing opportunity to live in a house full of Christians next year. It's going to be an amazing experience and we are going to have a great year or 2 all living together in a house where the center of it is Christ and Christ's love. I am so excited for the opportunity to have this chance to focus on the things that I need to...education, family, friends, and Christ.

Although I have figured out where I need to be, I was very upset to find out that one of my closest friends has not. I know that she is not happy. And I know it's hard for her here, but if she leaves, I feel like a part of me will leave too. However I need to remember that she needs to be happy for herself and not stay in an environment because she wants to keep other people happy. So I guess I need to remember that just because there is distance between 2 people, it doesn't mean that there has to be a loss of friendship.

I guess part of me never wants anything to change and I want to live in a little bubble with all the people that are close to me. However, I know that's not life. So if this is God's will...let it be. If not, I pray that He changes it.

back on track

sooooo I have been awful at this. I seem to lose myself on the "treadmill of life" and forget to make posts on a regular basis. So I figured that since school is coming to a close again I should start to get back on track. Anyway, the weather is quite beautiful outside continually reminding me of the beauty of God and the things that He has blessed me with. I am super anxious for summer and the great things that it's going to bring! For right now I am going home for the first half of summer and then starting the last week in June I am going to be working at Recreation Unlimited. It's a camp for disabled kids and adults in Ohio. It's going to be a great experience. I can't wait!! I am going to be a Resource Counselor. It's going to be a fantastic opportunity and a great learning experience. Ia m still looking for a small job to have while I'm home for the first half of the summer so I'm not just hanging out. But I know that God will provide in due time.

This week I have really been focusing on the sermon that Craig preached on Sunday. He's going through a series called "Live Like You Are Dying". Focusing on the song by Tim McGraw. Last week he preached a sermon entitled "Love Deeper" and this week he preached a sermon entitled "Speak Sweeter". I have really been trying to put that into practice in my own life this week. I am not a "mean" person however sometimes I speak before I think. I want to make sure that I am spreading words of encouragement and praise around people so that I can help them to grow in Christ and in life. I am so thankful for the family that I have and the amount of support that I have around me. Anyway, I guess that I need to remember that everything I say and do is a direct result of a blessing of life that God has provided for me. We talked about in small group the other night how loving someone is a choice. Love is not an emotion. Well I choose to love deeper and to speak sweeter this week and for the rest of my life with the help of God. Yes, I will fall down, but I can get right back up again with the help of my loving Savior.