and this is when i start bloggin'

I have always secretly wanted to blog. I didn't think I would have anything worth reading, or anyone to read what I wrote. I recently decided I didn't care. So here we have it, a new year, a new blog; my blog. Enjoy (:

I can not for the life of me wrap my mind around the fact that I am finished with my first semester of college. COLLEGE?! Seriously?! It flew by. I learned so many things about life in those short four months.

July 30, 2009 changed my life drastically. My Mamoo was diagnosed with stage 4 inoperable lung cancer. Having to just pack up and leave after learning this was really hard, for more than one reason. Everyone that I talked to about ANY thing was not at UMHB, and that was the hardest part. I grew a lot during this time, learning that God is the only true comfort and finding His joy IS possible in every situation.

I also learned that God knows who you need in life and when. From my very best friend in the world, to my new found UMHB family, He blessed me with each and every one of them. The friendships He has blessed me with are incredible. Real, genuine, Christ-centered friendships. I feared leaving home and loosing touch with my best friend, not finding new friends like i thought i would. He proved me wrong, yet again (: I learned that I need to truly trust Him, in every life situation.

I learned, I grew (not physically, obviously) and I changed in 2009. I'm so SO excited to see what God has planned for 2010.