I've decided that if I could just learn about the bible for the rest of my life and not do anything else I would be satisfied. My homework that is due Monday is to read Genesis 1-3 and Matthew 1-12. Seriously?!? It is so great.
I love it here. I actually keep forgetting I am in Colorado not Minnesota. I swear everything is the same except for that there are mountains here AND NO MOSQUITOES!!!!!! Which is probably my favorite thing about Colorado. I am still amazed that God chose this school for me. It is perfect for me. I love the people, the community, chapel, the mountains, my classes. EVERYTHING (except for the food, it's not that great). But if I could move Colorado to Minnesota or even if it was next door it would be make it the perfect state.
Classes started this week and already I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. I have to get a job, work in a classroom for 60 hours this semester, we have something every Monday as a stairwell and D-groups every Wednesday, plus I have to communicate with my all my different families back home, plus I have to eat. It's starting to stress me out. But I keep taking deep breathes and telling myself it's going to be okay. It's hard because my mom is the one to normally help me de-stress but since she's not here I have to learn how to figure it out by myself and it's making me more stressed. Skype has helped a lot though and I am so glad that I can just call or text my family anytime. It makes being apart from them a little more bearable.
One good thing is I don't have too much homework to do today so I think I am going to chill and watch FREE WILLY (which I bought yesterday for $5 at target!!!) and hopefully that will make me feel better.
I miss everyone so much but I will be home in 47days 3hours 59mins and 36secs and we will party!!! I can't wait!!!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
The Journey Begins.
Since so many of the people I love have asked me to keep in touch with them and their families while I am away I decided a blog would be the best way. Just a warning, I'm not really good at this kind of thing so bear with me while I get the hang of this.
Well, I have one more day in Minnesota. It hasn't set in really that I am leaving, even though I've packed up most of the things in my room and have said my goodbyes to all my friends and my church family. I feel more like I'm going to summer camp and will be back in a few weeks. Everyone keeps asking me how I'm feeling and I don't even know how to answer them. I mean of course I'm excited. It's a completely new experience, I'll be making new friends, doing things I've never done before, and growing in myself and who God wants me to be, but at the same time I'm freaked out beyond belief. I will be 14.5 hours from my comfort zone and I am not the kinda person who likes adventure or trying new things (although Nate and Jen have been helping me over come that!!). I love the comfort of my home and my family so this is going to be hard for me. I wonder everyday if this is the right choice for me, if it's REALLY where God wants me to be. Just the other day I found the perfect verse that has really helped me feel a peace about leaving, it's Joshua 23:14::
14 "Now I am about to go the way of all the earth. You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the LORD your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed.
I felt like this verse was written for me. I am going across the country to somewhere new and unknown to me, but I know it is exactly where God wants me and even though it's hard for me I just keep reminding myself that it's God's plan for me and He has NEVER failed me before. A few weeks ago I saw the most beautiful rainbow I have ever seen in my entire life. As I was driving home from work I just marveled in the beauty of God's artwork which I felt He had made special for me. I kept hearing Him say over and over "This is MY promise to you. To guide you and support you in your new journey. To be right beside you. To never leave you especially in your time of need. To be right there to pick you up when you have fallen". He instilled an overwhelming peace inside of me. Everything He has ever promised me has been fulfilled times ten. There is no need to worry. God has promised to bless me through this new experience and I can't wait!!!
Well, I have one more day in Minnesota. It hasn't set in really that I am leaving, even though I've packed up most of the things in my room and have said my goodbyes to all my friends and my church family. I feel more like I'm going to summer camp and will be back in a few weeks. Everyone keeps asking me how I'm feeling and I don't even know how to answer them. I mean of course I'm excited. It's a completely new experience, I'll be making new friends, doing things I've never done before, and growing in myself and who God wants me to be, but at the same time I'm freaked out beyond belief. I will be 14.5 hours from my comfort zone and I am not the kinda person who likes adventure or trying new things (although Nate and Jen have been helping me over come that!!). I love the comfort of my home and my family so this is going to be hard for me. I wonder everyday if this is the right choice for me, if it's REALLY where God wants me to be. Just the other day I found the perfect verse that has really helped me feel a peace about leaving, it's Joshua 23:14::
14 "Now I am about to go the way of all the earth. You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the LORD your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed.
I felt like this verse was written for me. I am going across the country to somewhere new and unknown to me, but I know it is exactly where God wants me and even though it's hard for me I just keep reminding myself that it's God's plan for me and He has NEVER failed me before. A few weeks ago I saw the most beautiful rainbow I have ever seen in my entire life. As I was driving home from work I just marveled in the beauty of God's artwork which I felt He had made special for me. I kept hearing Him say over and over "This is MY promise to you. To guide you and support you in your new journey. To be right beside you. To never leave you especially in your time of need. To be right there to pick you up when you have fallen". He instilled an overwhelming peace inside of me. Everything He has ever promised me has been fulfilled times ten. There is no need to worry. God has promised to bless me through this new experience and I can't wait!!!
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