On account that multiple people have commented on my lack of correspondance, I thought that it would only be fair to let everyone  know what is on my mind as of late!  Yes, I have had many things on my mind in the last few days, weeks, months, years!  Ok, that was a little exxagerated I know, but you must understand that I am somewhat tired of being pressed about my lack of correspondance.  This is not to say that I am angry with anyone, because everyone has a right to question this lacking area in my life.  It seems as though I have been somewhat tired when it comes to this area and at the end of the day I feel no desire to call four people, email five people and send messages to ten other people.  I think that I got into this trap all by myself.  God has given me amazing friends in both Pennsylvania and South Carolina, but I sometimes fear that He has given me too many.  There is no humanly possible way to become best friends with over fifty people, contrary to what I believed in high school.  At times, I feel the only way to make everyone happy is to stay in touch with them on a daily basis...this is not possible and it took me this long to figure it out.  I have been trying to please people for so long throughout my life that I have just worn myself out. Maybe it is just me, but it seems as those people do not understand that you simply cannot have that many best friends and hang out with that many people all the time.  I have failed many of you in this area and as of late, I began to feel rather guilty about that.  Guilt is not of the Lord and I understand that now.  I know that God brings some people into your life for seasons! 

I want to thank those of you who have stuck with me through all these years, through the ups and downs and everything in between!  You have not been forgotten!!! I want to thank those of you who were in my life for different seasons, for all the times of joy and sadness and for teaching me new things in the journey of life!  Anyone who has crossed my path has not been by accident and I pray that I have somehow made each person's life just a little more encouraging as a result of our friendship! 

Now I can get to the real reason for writing this....
I know that it is going to sound cliche and untrue, but this is honestly coming from my heart and I pray that you may believe me!  The Lord has been teaching me so many things in these last few years.  I understand that this whole journey of life is about relationships..first and foremost my relationship before the Lord and second my relationship with those around me!  What I want each person to know is that we may not be best friends, we may talk only twice a year and we may only see each other once every two years, but each of you is in honestly in my prayers.  I know that the Lord brings certain people to mind at certain times to remind me to pray for them.  Whether those of you who took the time to read this believes what I have said, this is the most important thing to take away...

If I cannot see you every day and if I cannot talk to you every day, please know that if you have crossed my path at any point then you will be in my prayers now and in the future.  I apologize for not being so quick to correspond, but that simple sentence needed to be said.  I am trying my best to keep in touch with each one of you, but it may be once a month or every couple of months.  Just know that I am trying and you are not forgotten...you are brought before the Lord in my prayers!  Thanks for reading this whole thing, it means a great deal to me!! 

Currently Reading The Strongest NIV Exhaustive Concordance (Strongest Strong's) By Edward W. Goodrick, John R. Kohlenberger III see related

Oh baby, baby,

Life has been incredibly busier this year than previous years.  Everything here at school has been keeping me on my toes, which to an extent is a very good thing.  I was able to go home last weekend for the first time and it was such an enjoyable time!  It was awesome to spend a day with my family and a day with another wonderful person too!! But the trip up and back was also awesome as I had time to spend with people that I did not know too well, but in the end I got to know them a lot better.  They are amazing girls who are an incredible encouragement to me!  My busiest time in the semester is coming up with planning chapel, getting ready for formal open dorms and keeping up with midterms.  After all that, I might actually be able to relax somewhat and enjoy more time to talk with the wonderful friends at home.  I miss you all dearly and I will hopefully get to see you in the near future!  I am praying for you guys and just know that God is so good!  I don't always understand what he is doing, but I know that he can see the big picture and he is taking good care of me! 

Well, I am off to finish a lesson plan!  (Becca, that might mean that I need your help in about two weeks from now! lol)  Love you guys!

Currently Listening Hips Don't Lie By Shakira (Ft Wyclef Jean) see related

college is pretty much insane. :)

"That is what learning is. You suddenly understand something you've understood all your life, but in a new way." -Doris Lessing

Currently Listening MTV Unplugged By Lauryn Hill Oh Jerusalem see related

Wow, this past month has been simply amazing and I am leaving in less than two weeks!  How will I ever get anything done in time?  Nah, God is good and everything is in his timing.  More to come later...

Currently Reading Confederates in the Attic : Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War (Vintage Departures) By Tony Horwitz see related

God is good, just and fair!  The year of jubilee is coming!