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Nov. 30, 2008
The Time Has Come
Hello anyone who still stumbles upon this blog from time to time. A Dear Friend has informed me that the time has come for an update. So now I'm going to babble on in an attempt to bring this here blog up to speed. Here we go!
On Thanksgiving I went to a friend's house. It was my first Thanksgiving away from home, but it was nice. It was just my good friend, her mother, and myself, but it was quiet and lovely. This is not how I normally spend Thanksgiving, though. Normally we spend it with my mom's family, everyone chattering, women making sure everything is "just so" and children everywhere, but this year my mom had to work, my aunts and uncles had things to do, and everyone just did their own thing. It was sad, but it was still nice.
On to other things....
My family is planning to visit our cousins in Seattle soon. My older brother and I will be flying while my parents and younger brothers drive up. The last time I was on an ariplane I was about five years old and tried to stand up while it was landing. Hopefully I won't pull that little stunt this time! I am really excited about this trip. My family and I went to Seattle when I was eight, but I don't remember too much. Just that I liked it. I will finally have new things to take pictures of! Woot!
I will also be marking off another year of my life soon. And I have to say, this year felt good. I remember when I turned fourteen it felt so weird. The weirdest mixture of fear and excitement. I wanted to be older, to take a step closer to becoming the person God wants for me to be. I want to be that person, too! But at the same time I was scared of that person. Scared of the next step. I felt like I hadn't done anything with my life that year. I mean, how much can a thirteen year old do? Well, I found out some things this year. No matter what age you are, no matter if you're five feet and two inches (like me) or six feet and three inches, you make a difference. The important part is making sure you're making the right difference. I fell in love with faith this year. I learned that no matter what happens to me, or around me, the LORD is always in control. He's always there. I've turned my face from Him more times than I care to admit, but He has always been there for me. Calling me back. Holding out his arms. Bringing me back in so many different ways. I am truly thankful for this year. I've grown. I still need to grow so much, but I know it will be okay. My Savior will make sure it will. The other night I was feeling rebellious and stubborn, and whenever I feel that way I try to read my Bible. It's the only sensible thing I can think to do. As I opened it I saw a piece of paper with a verse on it.
2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
I needed that. I needed to remember that my way won't work. It never does. Nothing in this world can bring me through all the challenges in life, all the struggles I face. Only The LORD can. So I say; Bring on the new year! With my Best Friend, I can tackle anything. And this Thanksgiving, that is what I am most thankful for. A Savior that loves me and never leaves me.
God bless you and yours.
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Dec. 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Yes, your birthday is coming up, and some how it was NOT put on my calendar THIS year. Grr.. Well, your gift shall be late then. Sorry.
Have a fun time with your family. I wish you were coming more EAST though.
((HUGS))