Psalm 18:2

"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!