Saturday, August 14, 2010

I am Blessed.

life is such a funny thing.... there are ups and downs.. highs and lows. but one thing has continued to be a constant. The Lord absolutely loves me. There have been a lot of different seasons, childhood at the niles house.... growing up at the quincy house... jr high (yep, definately its own category ) highschool sports, proms and formals, boyfriends (both good and bad relationships)... bible college.. quality time caring for mom... living w/ the bells... moving out on my own.. learning what it means to spread my wings.. what it means to have Christ as my absolute center. going from a scripted prayer to learning what it means to get on my knees and pour out my heart to the Lord.

the last season of life has been pretty sweet... i met some of my best friends. you know, the ones that are friends for life, despite distance, or the amount you actually see their face, they have done life with you in such a way that they will always have the "fast pass" to your life. i had a good solid amount of time being single and learning what it means to be content w/ just me and jesus. i got to be discipled and trained for 9 mths in the Word. i got oppurtunities to serve in ministry in leadership positions..i ran a half marathon.. i learned what it meant to say yes to way many things and way too many people. i learned that i wanted to be the woman God has created me to be... not the woman of my flesh.

With summer coming to a close, a new season has already started.. hannah moved to A&M (if you are confused as to who hannah is let me help you... one of my best friends. lived in a small room w/ me on bunk beds for 6mths. challenged me more than anyone. knows me better than most. saw my best and worst and doesnt judge me. i love that girl) with her moving it left me and another roommate in the apt, and we decided to go seperate ways, so i moved in w/ another girl. her name is hannah. it must be a sign. cause she is pretty awesome. i am working at the church and im nannying some of my favorite kiddos. (started potty training sam.. your jealous. you wish you could get a prize if your pee hit cheerios in the toilet) my relationship w/ my dad has grown leap and bounds, and for the first time in years we spent the day together yesterday racing segways on the beach. best trip i have spent with him in a long time.

o and my best guy friend became my boyfriend. if you havent seen me the last little bit then you cant tell, but i have had a permanent smile on my face. its not something either of us planned.. its not something i would have predicted at all when i met him. but i am so glad it did. i want to spend most of my time with my best friend. he has seen me on my best day, and he has seen me at some of my lowest. he has seen me all dressed up and hair did, and he has seen me covered in nastiness wearing gym shorts and a tshirt w/ no makeup. there is such a sense of comfort in that... he knows me. really knows me. and he chose me. i am excited for this new season of our relationship.. excited to see where the Lord takes us. cause we sure as heck arent doing this on our own. im thankful. im excited. im happy. im blessed.