"The Lord is my rock, and my safe place, and the One Who takes me out of trouble. My God is my rock, in Whom I am Safe. He is my safe-covering, my saving strength, and my strong tower."
The past month has been so crazy, late nights studying for tests until 4 in the morning. Writing papers that take me 3 days to write, and more reading than I have ever seen in my life. The pressures of classes have taken a toll on me. The Lord saw this and gave me just the strength I needed...
I just happen to have this past weekend off of work, and able to go back home Thursday night and stay till Sunday afternoon.
Just when I was drowning in stress I was able to come home to a family that loves me so much. They support me in every way, I felt refreshed just by their hugs. Then my stomach was relieved and had real homemade food again from my mom's dinners! I was able to see the house my parents are building, it finally looks like a home! This weekend I was so overwhelmed with love from my parents and my sister.
I also was blessed to see some dear friends of mine, didn't have enough time to see all of them, and still missing all of you I didn't get to see.
The most important thing I learned on this trip was God's peace, love, and strength. I had been gone from the mountain for 3 months, when I came back I got to see a beautiful autumn fall I took for granted before. I got to smell the fresh air. I got to see my lovely town of Green Valley Lake that I missed to much. The Lord created such a mighty mountain. He blessed me so many great relationships. I am back in Fresno now and able to take on the rest of the semester. I am still in shock of how the Lord can fill you up and give you a strength you never thought you had!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Romans 5:3-4
"We are glad for our troubles also we know that troubles help us learn not to give up. When we have learned not to give up, it shows we have stood the test. When we have stood the test, it gives us HOPE."
So I have now been in Fresno for 2 months. The first few weeks were so hard, I guess you don't really see how much one does need family and friends until they are not there every day. I would give anything to have a hug and kiss from my parents. I would give anything to have one of my many debates with Amalia. I would love to have great coffee with great/amazing friends.
School was also hard adjusting to. I now know what it is like never going to bed before midnight. Sleep is something that I seem to get less and less of.
Please don't get me wrong, Fresno has been a huge blessing to me. It has helped me grow up. I mean after all so far I have been successful living completely on my own. I have learned who I am and I think Fresno has helped me see who I want to be and how people see me. Oh yeah and did I mention I love going to Fresno football games! We have not been too successful, which if you know me that is hard to see my team lose. I still love every second of every game, just the next few days I don't have a voice!
The most important thing I have learned is no matter what I do the Lord has to be my right hand man, when I have hit my lows He has picked me up and given me sudden blessings. I have a strength in myself that I did not have before.
I guess trials=hope
MISS ALL OF YOU BACK HOME!
So I have now been in Fresno for 2 months. The first few weeks were so hard, I guess you don't really see how much one does need family and friends until they are not there every day. I would give anything to have a hug and kiss from my parents. I would give anything to have one of my many debates with Amalia. I would love to have great coffee with great/amazing friends.
School was also hard adjusting to. I now know what it is like never going to bed before midnight. Sleep is something that I seem to get less and less of.
Please don't get me wrong, Fresno has been a huge blessing to me. It has helped me grow up. I mean after all so far I have been successful living completely on my own. I have learned who I am and I think Fresno has helped me see who I want to be and how people see me. Oh yeah and did I mention I love going to Fresno football games! We have not been too successful, which if you know me that is hard to see my team lose. I still love every second of every game, just the next few days I don't have a voice!
The most important thing I have learned is no matter what I do the Lord has to be my right hand man, when I have hit my lows He has picked me up and given me sudden blessings. I have a strength in myself that I did not have before.
I guess trials=hope
MISS ALL OF YOU BACK HOME!
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