Just some thoughts...

I've been reminded over this break just how fallen and broken people truely are. I've been disappointed by a particular person and have cried with a family member over the phone. I've been able to see just how dark life can be when Christ is not in it. It's horrible. People can be so cruel and so hurtful. And as Christians it's so hard sometimes to see what God is doing amidst the pain; sometimes it's hard to be reminded that God is even there at all. However, circumstances can't change Who God is. God is faithful regardless of what we are facing at the time. He is there even when we push Him away or decide we want to do things our way. I've realized this weekend the importance of family - and how precious it is to me; my extended family in particular. We are rare in that we are all over the place geographically, but we are SO close relationally. God has really blessed me and has used this certain situation that has happened recently to remind me of that.

In other news... (ha jill) I have loved being home. I have loved taking a break from school and just spending time with precious friends, having good conversations, taking silly pictures, and just spending time together. It is a break that has been needed. I was starting to feel burnt out from writing papers, putting an insane amount of pressure on myself when it comes to studying for tests, etc. It's been nice to just relax and take a break from all of that. However I do miss my girls, and spending time with them at night laughing until my stomach hurts, watching Gilmore girls and just talking and being together. This has been a break of reflection and deciding to really try and not take this time that I have with these friends and family for granted; to realize that especially at school, I need to enjoy every day to the fullest with the people God has put in my life.

I am blessed, indeed.