Living, loving, and learning.

I just got back from Rockin’ C. Leaving was a very bittersweet experience. I now have many good friends there and it was such a wonderful time! The memories made there will forever be cherished. It was hard to leave knowing that if I stayed the friendships would continue to grown and more memories would be made. At the same time, my family is so dear to me, and seeing them only once a week wasn’t my favorite thing. I missed playing the piano, drinking cappuccino, and being able to watch So You Think Can Dance or read The Green Mile whenever I pleased.

I’m so glad, however, that I was able to be there! I value everything, my time especially, so much more than I did before. It is such a blessing to be able to sit here, listen to music, and write.. what a luxury and joy this is after working nearly 24/7 for five weeks!

I do intend to do something with my summer. Even if it is just getting up at seven every morning, going to dance class, and spending time in the word, that will not be a waste of my time! I could read a lot of books, perfect a piece on the piano, or earn money by babysitting. Whatever it is, I will not let this summer leave without me having accomplished something!

Lately I’ve begun to enjoy the Bible immensely. I’m reading for pleasure, not out of obligation, which makes me so happy! The word’s of the apostle Paul continually bless and challenge me.

“And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” - Colossians 1: 9-14

His words are beautiful and so full of wisdom and encouragement! The Father has qualified me to share in the inheritance of the saints of light so I may dwell eternally in the kingdom of Jesus rather than the domain of darkness! Phenomenal.

Alright, this is the end now. :)