| | So, it's been awhile.
And things have changed dramatically.
Boy oh boy.
But definitely for the better, you see.
I have officially graduated (huzzah to that!) and even better, I have a boyfriend who likes me for me. Even better, I stopped the whole Galon nonsense. I'm not even talking to him right now, though more out of indifference than spite.
What's more, I've learned to be grateful for what I have, than be sad for what I don't have. I thank God for my blessings, and pray even for my enemies. What's that place in the Gospels about prayer? Something about how praying for your loved ones is great, but you're supposed to do that and you should do more.
Ah, I don't want to brag. I'll stop. But I'm thoroughly enjoying life right now - I received a lot of unexpected gifts for graduation. My parents expect to buy me a film camera before summer is out, and I received a fair amount of money. Plus a number of gift cards, and who doesn't like those? :]
In addition to that, I may possibly be getting a job. How awesome is that, folks?! Earning my wages...and paying taxes...I will be dropping the shields of childhood and welcoming the burdens of responsibility. God's there with me (and I thank Him profusely!).
Still haven't overcome the church part of things - but you can't have everything, I suppose. I'll continue my prayers and reading of the Bible. (My favorite is still the story of Jabez. Look in Chronicles 1). And working on my parents - they are so silly.
College in the fall too - I'm so excited! I can't wait. I received plenty of scholarships and my college is meeting the majority of my financial need. I worked damn hard (God, forgive me) and I graduated with seven scholarships, five cords, two stoles, two pins, and an honors tassel on my cap. I am finally proud of myself.
Because you know what?
I am a child of God, and I mean something. I mean something to my family, and to my friends, and to my boyfriend (who is wonderful, by the way, more on him later). As we said in elementary school, I am Somebody.
Even though I have a temper, and I have a snaggletooth, and I have horrible vision, and can't type correctly (not that you'll know, I proofread/correct) and I speak before I think and often get terribly confused, people love me and respect me. And God loves me, too, and that is the most important of all. I am so, so blessed by Him! I look forward to each day now, it's a wonderful thing. And even though I still struggle with my faith, somewhere deep down I 've realized that a part of me will never, ever let go of God. And that's just super. :]
What about you? How are you faring? Any prayer requests are more than welcome - I have a length prayer list anyway, why not make it longer? :] And 'sides, God's my home boy. I like talking to Him, so drop a line. :]
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