and sometimes we need this.

Watch this, apply it. Let it challenge you like it challenged me.

and i don't want a perfect world.

So much as happened lately, but when I sit down to write about it I just don't know what to write. Am I the only one with this problem? NO?!? Ok, good.

OK! My first week of class was marvelous! I'm moving right along! I've learned that I love it here. Before, yes I loved college, but it was almost surreal. Like, I can't possibly be here for the next 4 years! Now, it's just becoming my life. I love the people here, the atmosphere and the creativity of what we do to pass time! There are certain things that aren't so easy, but it's definitely the tough stuff that makes us stronger! Can I get an amen?!?

On another note...

Am I the only one that fears the future?!? Like seriously!? I sometimes catch myself day dreaming about where  I will be in 5 years, even 10!  In 10 years, I will be about to turn 29 years old. NOW, in a perfect world I will be married to the most wonderful man in the world, have the most precious children I could ask for, have a super job that allows me plenty of time with all of them, live in a beautiful house, have THE clothes and THE cars, my husband would bring in the money and we'd all live happily ever after. BUT is that really what I dream of life being like? God's been workin' on me lately about the future. How I need to be competely content with HIS will. Just follow is will, simple as that! right? What if he calls me overseas to use my nursing degree for missions? What if I don't get married? What if my life is just completely different than the average american!? I've spent a lot of time talking with God about this. We all like to think "of course, whatever God calls me to do, I will do!" but it's not going to be easy. He's honestly given me a huge peace about life. He's revealed to me that my heart is in missions/ministry, I could've told you that 2 years ago. I don't want "a perfect world." I want to live my life serving Jesus. Sure! I still want to fall head over heals in love with a man that wants to live life like I do and have precious kids, but IF that's not God's plan.. I have to be content with that. I want to show students that life can be lived the God way, and that it's SO much sweeter. I want to spend time overseas nursing those in need, physically and spiritually. I want to work in a hospital and show Jesus' love to all the patients I come in contact with. and as much as I joke about it, I don't want all the money in the world, or THE house, THE clothes or THE cars. I want God. I want Him to reveal Himself through me.  I don't know what God has in store with my life, but sometimes when I start to get scared I just simply remind myself that His will is what's most important to me and He already knows what my life has instore and that ALONE should comfort me. SO WHY am I scared?

Whew. Just had to let that out.

Love.
   

and the ball is back in the court.

I am back in Belton and classes have started up again. I am already in love with this semester, and couldn't be more excited about what I will be learning in and OUT of the classroom. I love the hecticness that comes with each day, the "to-do" this that grows on the palm of my hand as the day goes on and the non stop fun and laughter that comes throughout the whole day.

"Whatever's in front of me help me to sing hallejuah."

and you say we're just freshman.

Winter Break you sure were sweet.

Christmas in Deleon.

SKIING in NM.

Christmas in Odessa.

Catching up with hometown friends.

Living with my best friend for a month.

New years.. (:

A quick Deleon visit.

Leaving Tolar Friday.

Stopping by Allen, Tx to see some guy?! (:

Belton Sunday... (:

Bring the heat semester two of UMHB. 

and some fun wouldn't hurt.

and another one bites the dust.

OH! New Year's Celebration :-)

laughing and dancing with my best friend (:

my wonderful boyfriend appears out of thin air!?!

 dinner, then bowl the night away!

LET THE NEW YEAR BEGIN <3