Speaking the Truth

My cousin recently posted this video on youtube and I love it because it is so true. It is entitled "Sexual Healing". Luckily, I have never been faced with the situation described in the video but at the same time, some of my close friends have had to deal with it. From seeing their experiences I know it is not a pleasant experience and I don't wish it on anyone. With that being said, I think it is awesome that this young man has stepped out of the norm and made an amazing statement through his writing. I sincerely hope you will watch it.

Still Here!

I am still alive! Sorry for not posting in a while, but I am back now so here I go. Recently I have removed myself from a toxic friendship. The end of the "friendship" brought me relief along with a learning experience. It has been a hard journey, filled with blessings. Last night the moment I had dreaded happened. I saw the family of this "friend". It may sound silly but I did NOT want this to happen but turns out God had other plans. Upon seeing them, my stomach dropped, my hands went cold, and my breathing quickened. I was having a mini panic attack. Yet, my panic was for nothing because they never actually saw me. I walked out of the store successfully shaken up and by the time I reached my car I was happy to close the door behind me and head home. When I turned the key and started driving away the radio played the lyrics "if our God is with us then what can stand against". At that moment I knew that God was by my side. I threw up my hand (one was on the steering wheel) in praise. In that moment my soul was at peace and I knew that God can heal any damage that humans do to us and turn our suffering into something beautiful. *Song lyrics from "Our God" by Chris Tomlin

A View From Above

The other night I hiked up to the third floor of the tallest and oldest building located on campus so I could finish some school work. Upon finishing a good chunk of my work I got a phone call from my family. I was so excited to hear from them that I was pacing up and down the hallways. Hearing about their days and what was going on back home made me feel connected with them. Eventually my legs became tired from all my pacing and I decided to wander about the classrooms and find one to sit in. After a little more pacing about I found one that I liked; it was dimly lit and had two large, deep windows which gave it a cozy feel. I walked in, keeping the lights off, and headed toward one of the windows and preceded to perch my butt on the ledge, pull my knees into my chest, and look around. I was so happy to be talking to my family and to be sitting on my newfound little spot that I didn't think the moment could get any better. But when I looked out the window, it did. From the third floor window I was able to see the city several miles away and all the city lights glowing in the night --it was beautiful. In that moment I felt as if everything and everyone in my life was at peace. God was with me on that window ledge thankful for the time we had together as we admired the beauty of the world He created. My previously restless heart was now at peace which made me realize that God has a great way of sneaking in and turning simple moments into wonderful ones whenever I least expect it.

Mail Time!

After my last post I received a letter in the mail from one of my favorite readers who just happens to be a beautiful young lady who I am proud to call my sister. This one letter made me so happy. It has been a blessing in my life and made me realize that there is so much more to life then the trivial spats that people have. Sometimes the simplest of words are the kindest of gestures. In this case they can change someone’s day around. In the letter I received, my dear reader expressed how she feels that judging people based on the expression of their faith is just terrible. She proceeded to tell me that she loves me and that she wanted me to have these pins (above) to remind me that I am loved, especially by her. Thank you lovely lady, you are very much loved by this girl. :)