Changes...

Within the past week, I have experienced many changes both happy and sad.

One of those changes I never thought would ever happen. I guess that is just how naive I am. I always think positive happy thoughts and WAYYYYY to far ahead into the future. I need to learn to not do that because my heart gets broken even more. Hurt. I am hurting. I ask that you pray for me. I have a hole in my heart right now and I need some encouragement. I want to fill that huge hole in my heart with the love of God because He will NEVER leave me or forsake me. He will always be by my side. 

Engagement. Well... everyone and their mother is getting engaged. I am so excited for all of these engagements and I am so excited to see what the future holds for these wonderful couples. I am not being bitter... because I DO NOT want to be engaged right now. That TOTALLY freaks me out!

Schooling. I started student teaching and woah buddy, 6 AM comes earlier than I ever thought that it would. I'm not a big fan of getting up that early. I guess I will have to learn to become one. I miss being at HLG all day long. I miss my wonderful random naps. Ohh they were so amazing. I miss being done with class at noon and then having the afternoon to veg. :( AND... I will admit... I miss chapel, it is the prime opportunity to see everyone on campus. I miss Randall and getting to go to his office. Well.. at least he didn't leave town because I would be oober sad. I am looking forward to an amazing American Idol season. :)

Prayers would be wonderful as well as any type of encouragement.

New Year... New Goals...

I thought that I should start this post with a prayer from an unknown author....

"A new year is unfolding—like a blossom with petals curled tightly concealing the beauty within.
Lord, let this year be filled with the things that are truly good—with the comfort of warmth in our relationships, with the strength to help those who need our help and the humility and openness to accept help from others.
As we make our resolutions for the year ahead, let us go forward with great hope that all things can be possible—with Your help and guidance."

This is my prayer for the new year. That I will truely let my light shine and let God use me in more ways than one.

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One of my wonderful friends has an ongoing list of to do things for the year. I thought that it would be interesting to make one and see what I really do accomplish this year.

* Go to a foreign country
* Get a "real" job
* Keep in contact with college friends
* Lose 15 pounds
* Keep in contact with South Africa friends
* Pay off at least $3000 of my college loans
* Go ice skating
* Go to a state that I have never been to before
* Learn how to drive a manual car
* Go on a road trip with friends
* Join an Bible Study
* Redo my bedroom
* Learn how to make a complete meal
* Graduate college
* Volunteer with an organization

I hope to achieve most of these... but we will see a year from now what I have accomplished. :)

This is a year of many opportunities and I am excited to see what this year unfolds for me.