So today was the last and final day of the semester. I seriously cannot believe how fast this winter semester flew by! Winter semesters usually seem to last FOREVER to me. But everything is packed, much has been stored, and now I'm just waiting to get a flight to Holland so the summer can really begin! I decided to go back because Christian will leave on his mission at the end of the year, so this is our last summer together as a family before we all split up for real.
So I've decided that I really need to be better at blogging, because this is basically my journal, and we've been instructed to keep a journal, but I am just AWFUL at that. And what really kills me is that we're told to do it everyday, but sometimes I just don't feel like I have something interesting to write, you know? So what would I have to write about? Well, when Nathalie and I were visiting teaching on Sunday, Nathalie said that a friend of hers said that when he was on his mission, he would always right something the Lord did to bless him that day, and he would recognize this blessing and write it down in his journal. I thought that was such a marvelous idea! Because honestly, we get blessed by the Lord everyday, so it shouldn't be hard, right?
So today, I was blessed because I got all of my essay stuff for English turned in on time, and was still able to go home, finish packing, and get my entire apartment cleaned. The Lord really blessed me with the presence of my mother, because it would not have been possible without her. She cleaned almost the entire kitchen for me while I worked on making my room spotless, and I am so grateful for that. I don't know what I would have done without her. Having her here during finals has been such a blessing, because she's been able to help me get my things put into storage for the summer, and she's been so sweet, buying me food and treats and goodies, and basically just spoiling me ;) Of course I don't mind, but she doesn't have to do that, and I really know she loves me :)
I'm also grateful for Sue, my tia's sister, who was willing to store all of my stuff in her house for the entire summer. She's never even met me, but just on Kathy's word she was willing to take all of my crap, and let me tell you, there is a lot of it. It's no small favor, what she's doing, and I'm so grateful for her, she is a lifesaver.
I'm also grateful for my Uncle Ivan and Aunt Lori, whose house I'm at right now as I type this. They just let my mom and I come tonight, and had everything set up for us to be comfortable. And I might end up having to be here until the end of next week, and they are willing to let me stay for that entire time. I mean, I know they're family, but still, they are so kind for letting this happen.
Basically, the Lord has just blessed me with so many great people in my life. I don't know how I would get through this world without all of the amazing people I'm surrounded by.
He even blesses me in seemingly insignificant ways. For instance, last night my mom and I got back from Fruit Heights really really late at night, and we had to try and find parking, which if you know where I live, is almost IMPOSSIBLE. However, not far from my complex there was a huge spot open big enough for us to park our ginormous truck there. At 11:00 at night. You may not understand how big of a deal that is, but that is HUGE. We didn't have to drive around looking for parking, and we didn't have to walk very far to get back to the apartment. It was really such a huge blessing for us.
Anyway, it's late, and I'm exhausted after finals and all of the cleaning we did today, so it is time for me to hit the hay. I hope you all can recognize the blessings the Lord has given you, especially at this Easter time as we remember His ultimate sacrifice for us. Goodnight, everyone.
So I've decided that I really need to be better at blogging, because this is basically my journal, and we've been instructed to keep a journal, but I am just AWFUL at that. And what really kills me is that we're told to do it everyday, but sometimes I just don't feel like I have something interesting to write, you know? So what would I have to write about? Well, when Nathalie and I were visiting teaching on Sunday, Nathalie said that a friend of hers said that when he was on his mission, he would always right something the Lord did to bless him that day, and he would recognize this blessing and write it down in his journal. I thought that was such a marvelous idea! Because honestly, we get blessed by the Lord everyday, so it shouldn't be hard, right?
So today, I was blessed because I got all of my essay stuff for English turned in on time, and was still able to go home, finish packing, and get my entire apartment cleaned. The Lord really blessed me with the presence of my mother, because it would not have been possible without her. She cleaned almost the entire kitchen for me while I worked on making my room spotless, and I am so grateful for that. I don't know what I would have done without her. Having her here during finals has been such a blessing, because she's been able to help me get my things put into storage for the summer, and she's been so sweet, buying me food and treats and goodies, and basically just spoiling me ;) Of course I don't mind, but she doesn't have to do that, and I really know she loves me :)
I'm also grateful for Sue, my tia's sister, who was willing to store all of my stuff in her house for the entire summer. She's never even met me, but just on Kathy's word she was willing to take all of my crap, and let me tell you, there is a lot of it. It's no small favor, what she's doing, and I'm so grateful for her, she is a lifesaver.
I'm also grateful for my Uncle Ivan and Aunt Lori, whose house I'm at right now as I type this. They just let my mom and I come tonight, and had everything set up for us to be comfortable. And I might end up having to be here until the end of next week, and they are willing to let me stay for that entire time. I mean, I know they're family, but still, they are so kind for letting this happen.
Basically, the Lord has just blessed me with so many great people in my life. I don't know how I would get through this world without all of the amazing people I'm surrounded by.
He even blesses me in seemingly insignificant ways. For instance, last night my mom and I got back from Fruit Heights really really late at night, and we had to try and find parking, which if you know where I live, is almost IMPOSSIBLE. However, not far from my complex there was a huge spot open big enough for us to park our ginormous truck there. At 11:00 at night. You may not understand how big of a deal that is, but that is HUGE. We didn't have to drive around looking for parking, and we didn't have to walk very far to get back to the apartment. It was really such a huge blessing for us.
Anyway, it's late, and I'm exhausted after finals and all of the cleaning we did today, so it is time for me to hit the hay. I hope you all can recognize the blessings the Lord has given you, especially at this Easter time as we remember His ultimate sacrifice for us. Goodnight, everyone.
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