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yesterday, when we were walking along through campus, and he reached to grab my hand?

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i love that at almost two years together, holding his hand still brings excitement and joy.

today on my way to work, i was simply amazed by how beautiful God has made the Earth. the hills were so green, the sky was so blue, the sun was shining brightly. it was stunning. simple and beautiful.

the lyrics being sung reminded me “everyday the choices you make say what you are and who your heart beats for, its an open door, its your life”

its in these simple moments, truthful words, beautiful scenery that i so often take for granted that i find my peace and purpose, where i settle back into the embrace of His waiting arms.

some days i never notice these things around me. but on a fateful few every piece of the puzzle falls perfectly into piece.

“Have no fear. A beautiful future lies before you. Let it be a new life where every happening, event, and plan you are conscious of Me.”

dkalfdhfds. okay God.

Today, God had Google remind me: “Just go step by step. My Will shall be revealed as you go.”

Seriously?! I don’t know how He has managed to do it three days in a row, but every single day has been exactly what I needed to hear!

Also, I have two mini-miracles to share!

1. I was trying to get out of the parking garage during farmers and it was going so slow that the cars were winding up and up in the parking lot. I was running late for my roommates birthday party. Then, the security guard walks up to my car (I was at the intersection of going straight or turning down to the next level) and gives me directions to get out directly onto the street. He says he just needs my ticket and then I can go out that way for free. So I did it. And it worked. I owed money and was in a super long line of slow cars, and God sent the security guard right to me and let me out for free. Wow!

2. Then, on my way home from the drugstore, I got in my car at 9:04… I told my roommates I would be home at 9:05. Oops. Until, God made every light either turn green or stay green JUUUUST long enough for me to get through it. I made it through 4 sets of green lights and pulled into my driveway at 9:05. How cool?!

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So I just needed to share exactly how faithful God is! Following yesterday’s dramatics, I’ve spent today praying and seeking and thinking and WORRYING about what do with my future. Should I drop my classes? Should I apply to the grad program? Will I be a total failure if I decide I DON’T know what I want to do and just graduate without a plan?

Guess what the daily reminder said today?

“The best cure for worry is to inwardly feel My Love for you.”

Thank you Jesus! Today, I resolve to feel your love. I still pray that He will show me the direction I should go (and quickly please, since patience is NOT my strongest virtue), but I will rest in His love knowing that no matter what I do, I am still a child of God!

Thats all. Just wanted to do a follow up, since God so readily showed just how faithful He truly is. I hope you all have a fantastical day :)

God is funny sometimes. He always gives me the perfect reminder at the perfect time, when I least expect it.

I don’t know how, but every sermon seems to speak to what I am going through that exact week, every song that comes on seems to remind me that God is bigger than my worries and the reason for my joys.

Today was a meltdown day. I got my 4th migraine in 14 days. I don’t know why. I hate it. I can see no good that comes from them, only the pain. Yet God has a bigger plan because He has wisdom that is far greater than my own. My daily reminder on my home page tonight? “”All sacrifice and suffering is redemptive. It is used to either teach the individual or to help others. Nothing is by chance.”

Thank you, God, for the reminder. I’m sorry that I doubt you sometimes, but love that You are okay with my mourning cries to you. I pray that the Lord would reveal His wisdom and his plan to me, that I would see the purpose and the good in my suffering. And even though I do not know it yet, I have a hope that does not disappoint, and a joy that can give strength even through the toughest of days.

Never forget that God loves you. He has a beautiful plan for your life, and does work through your suffering. Continually seek and pray and the Spirit of the Lord will bring you peace that surpasses all understanding.

Today I got to learn that a little bit deeper, and I hope that tomorrow I can continue to remember why it is that I have such a hope!

Shnarkies. Its New Years Eve. Its almost 2012. This is the year I turn old. Graduate college with my BS? Yep. Turn 22? Yep. Watch good friends move on? Unfortunately.

Its a weird thing, growing up. Getting older… maturing. But its a wonderful thing too. A blessing. An adventure. And I can’t wait to see where this new year takes me, with all of you right by my side.

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I think cuddling in bed with my dog may be one of my favorite things in the whole world. I love her more than I probably should… and definitely spoil her more than I should too.

I wonder if this is what being a parent is like? So much crazy love! Who knows. Someday we will find out :)

But yes, be jealous. I have the best cuddle partner a girl could ask for.

So. Its been one whole week of break at home, and what have I done? Absolutely nothing! Break is killin’ me! Every morning I tell myself I’m going to start my Lit Review for my senior project, and then at about 1 in the afternoon I tell myself to just give up.

What do I do instead? Lets see. Pinterest. Maybe some more Pinterest. Mixed with a little bit of Facebook and Tumblr. Then some more Pinterest. Oh! And walking the dog, napping with the dog, the occasional run with the dog.

Crafting. Baking. Sitting around starving because I’m too lazy to cook. Hmm.

Next week, I will conquer you. Be prepared!