Growing up

Well, I didn't mean to let so much time go by between posts. Oops! This will just have to be a super update!

The end of this week will mark my 4th week of living/interning in Texas. I must say, time has been flying by, and I can't help but think it won't be slowing down any.

Here's a list of a few quirks related to my humble abode (aka my apartment):

-Sometimes the wind blows so hard it sounds like someone is being rammed against my door.
-I have to keep the blinds closed during the day or else it just gets too stinkin' hot!
-Quarters for laundry have become my best friend.
-Maintaining a decent internet connection has become an art.
-I've only had to squash 3 bugs.
-My shower rod fell/wasn't long enough, but thanks to the maintenance guys, the shower had a speedy recovery.
-The drone of the cars on Seminary Drive at night reminds me of the Loop traffic back in Pineview :)
-The meals I cook here last a whole lot longer than when I share a kitchen with 4 other girls.

On a more serious note, I've learned quite a bit about being on my own. It's like God has been saying to me, "Okay, I know you think you can handle things on your own, but let me show you what it means to actually rely on me."

The Lord has taught me a lot about trust and the fact that I'm not alone in this...especially last Sunday on Father's Day when I was really missing my family. (My first bout with homesickness.)

I've been reading in John, and my mind is continually blown by what Jesus says.

For example:
In chapter 14, Jesus talks about the Holy Spirit and how "you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you." How awesome is that?! But the question is, do I allow the Holy Spirit to work through me? Honestly, some days I just go through the motions without even thinking about this power that is IN me.

All throughout this book Jesus is teaching His disciples, and half the time they don't get it. It makes me wonder--how much am I like that? How much does God do in my life on a day-to-day basis and I don't even realize it? Or worse, I realize it but don't acknowledge it?


It's not until Jesus is at the cross that the disciples even realize what is happening.


I'm so thankful my Savior loves me even when I don't get it the first, second or even third time. I'm so thankful the way he has allowed me to be in this place for 8 weeks and has provided such awesome community. I'm so thankful that as weak as I am (and trust me, I'm weak!), my Jesus isn't giving up on me.


I'm just so thankful.