Reflections from my random mind.

I made sure to add the random part to the title just in case I went on rabbit trails.

First let me state that I LOVE roller coasters! I have conquered my fear of them. Watching them is much more scary than actually riding them! I'm still new on the loops and twists part, but I will go on them as much as possible from now on.

My trip to Virginia two weekends ago was such a great learning experience for me. I loved jumping into a family with 9 kids! It brought back memories of my childhood and I have to admit....yes I actually miss those long carrides where we did nothing but yell and fight with eachother! I can't wait to visit again!!

Being able to interact with a few campers from this summer was also great! Yeah, I get to see the campers from my area, and who I go to church with, but what about the campers I may never get to see again? What impact did I have on them? Well...we have a much bigger impact than we think, let me tell you. I NEVER EVER EVER thought that me just being myself, sharing my life, and being there to give someone a hug when they needed one could do such a big thing!

It made me realize that I DO IMPACT EVERYONE I AM AROUND.

But how am I impacting them? Is it bringing them closer to God? Are they seeing Jesus living in me, or are they seeing selfishness and pride, greed? What fruits am I producing? hmm? Just something I've been thinking about since my return to "normal life".

Summer fun and roller coasters fright!

Well now internet friends, I again have failed at updating this thing! April! I can't believe it's been so long! So much has happened in my life and this summer that I don't even think I'll have time to write about it! :(

Today is the first day of my 3 day vacation! What is my vacation you might ask? Tomorrrow I will be praying to survive the day as I go to SixFlags for the first time, AND ride roller coasters for the FIRST TIME! I'm staying with the lovely family of one of my summer campers, who have graciously opened their house and are taking me to SixFlags(for free i might add)! I am ready for the new experience of roller coaster riding. I hope to make it without barfing my lunch or getting sick. :)

This summer, although one of the greatest of my life, has also been one of the hardest and most challenging. I've learned alot, the most outstanding is that when I am weak, He IS strong. I would not have made it this summer without God's strength running through my body. And no, I didn't feel energized or even wanting to be energized; so many times i just wanted to forget life and for get my problems and sleep for hours, but I knew I had to keep going...and i did, by His strength. I wouldn't take these past 8 weeks back for anything. They have been great. I hope the lessons I've learned are engraved in my head as well as my heart.

As I enter back into the 'normal' way of my schedule(which is NEVER too normal), I'm wondering what these next few months will be like, where God's taking me next. I'm wondering what exactly His plans might be and whether or not I'm being stubborn about surrender or if I'm willing to let Him do the leading?

Gotta love being out of high school. :)

Well, I must go to bed now, we're getting up early to make baked oatmeal! YUMMM!

God Bless. ♥