School is officially over! I am a grade higher!
This summer is shaping up to be absolutely great. There are very few people within my family/friends that are likely to die, so the death strike of 2007 is probably over. Granted, there are a couple people who may pass over. It will be sad if that is the case. Yet, at the same time, it will be a little easier. Please understand what I am saying. It is difficult to put into words.
The past year, as some know, has been rather difficult. It started January of 2007 with the death of my great grandma, then Ribs's grandpa, my pastor's father-in-law, 4 of Ribs's cousins, my grandpa, and several friends of our families.
School was difficult this year. I missed my 4.0 by .2%. The healing process from a betrayal last year took a long time; a friend of the people involved was in my classes and would speak of them occasionally.
I have grown spiritually, though. Helping a friend of mine with his problems has actually caused me to do some reflecting of my own. I attended an awesome conference in Seattle and rededicated my entire life to God. It is difficult letting go of things for Him, but in the long run, it is the best thing. The worship leader in our church described it beautifully. She used the analogy of an artist. We are paintings... masterpieces. Here on earth, all we know is the painting process. Some strokes feel good, while some scrapings hurt terribly. When we get to heaven, we will see the "final product." We will see what He meant us to be, why the scrapings occurred.
I want to thank my friends on CF for all the great times. You have been here for me through the thick and the thin. I know I can count on you guys, and I hope you can count on me. I am here with a listening ear for anyone who needs someone to talk to or a place to vent.
Thank you everyone for making my ________ year one of the greatest despite the rough times.
This summer is shaping up to be absolutely great. There are very few people within my family/friends that are likely to die, so the death strike of 2007 is probably over. Granted, there are a couple people who may pass over. It will be sad if that is the case. Yet, at the same time, it will be a little easier. Please understand what I am saying. It is difficult to put into words.
The past year, as some know, has been rather difficult. It started January of 2007 with the death of my great grandma, then Ribs's grandpa, my pastor's father-in-law, 4 of Ribs's cousins, my grandpa, and several friends of our families.
School was difficult this year. I missed my 4.0 by .2%. The healing process from a betrayal last year took a long time; a friend of the people involved was in my classes and would speak of them occasionally.
I have grown spiritually, though. Helping a friend of mine with his problems has actually caused me to do some reflecting of my own. I attended an awesome conference in Seattle and rededicated my entire life to God. It is difficult letting go of things for Him, but in the long run, it is the best thing. The worship leader in our church described it beautifully. She used the analogy of an artist. We are paintings... masterpieces. Here on earth, all we know is the painting process. Some strokes feel good, while some scrapings hurt terribly. When we get to heaven, we will see the "final product." We will see what He meant us to be, why the scrapings occurred.
I want to thank my friends on CF for all the great times. You have been here for me through the thick and the thin. I know I can count on you guys, and I hope you can count on me. I am here with a listening ear for anyone who needs someone to talk to or a place to vent.
Thank you everyone for making my ________ year one of the greatest despite the rough times.
