laughing at the days to come

"she is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come." -Proverbs 31:25

Sunday, October 24, 2010

LMPC Junior High Fall Retreat.

Meg, Margaret, Hally, Maria, Becca, and Mimi :)

This past weekend, I had the priviledge of going on Lookout Mountain Presbyterian's Junior High Fall Retreat. It was such a great opportunity to get to know the sixth grade girls in my small group...they are so sweet and fun and literally kept me laughing constantly. This weekend, it was really exciting to see friendships really begin to grow within our small group, and I was able to start building stronger relationships with these girls as well. I love each of them so much and I want them to know Jesus. Meg. she is hilarious. I don't know any other way to describe her, but she is most deff the jokster of the group. Hally. She is smart and we have the same birthday! Margaret. She plays soccer and reminds me exactly of what I was like in Junior high. Maria. She just moved to the area but surprisingly is very outgoing, fun, and has made a lot of friends. Becca. She is home schooled but VERY excited about going to GPS (girls prepatary school) next year. When I saw her on Friday I said "Hey Becca!" and she goes "omygoodness, you remember my name?!" Mimi. Oh Girl. She knows EVERY word to EVERY song on the radio. What a fun group of girls. They are so lively and have such fun personalities. I'm so thankful for each of them. I'm praying for them...praying that they will grow to love Jesus on their own. and praying that somehow, by God's grace, they will see Jesus through the things we do together. I'm so thankful for this time away to be with these girls...they are awesome.


1 Peter 1:8-9 "Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls."



Friday, October 15, 2010

Here comes fall...




waoh, life as a college student is crazy! I can't believe two months have gone by since I have been here! Everything is going well...My classes are keeping me busy, and I feel like I am constantly reading, but I am learning a lot and enjoying it along the way. I haven't been homesick in a while...it comes and goes but for the most part, this is starting to feel like home! I of course miss my friends and family, but I'm thankful for the people here. I've started going to Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, and loving it. I'm co-leading a sixth grade girls small group on Sunday nights with Catherine and Anne Marie, and sixth grade girls make me laugh constantly, to say the least...they are so silly and I already love them all. The weather here is BEAUTIFUL. Not only am I suurounded by mountains, but it's getting coolish and the LEAVES ARE CHANGING!!!! I just can't get over how pretty everything is. The newest and most exciting news I have, is that this week I got pulled up to varsity soccer! The varsity coaches approached me in the great hall early this week and asked if I would be interested in moving up and finishing the season on varsity. I of course attempted to remain and calm and act like it was no big deal to me...whelp, that failed and I ended up standing there hugging the coaches and jumping and screaming with Catherine. Give God the glory...He is blessing me beyond what I could ask or imagine. Well, I pretty much spend my days laughing with new friends, missing old ones, and running around in soccer cleats...that's all for now! Happy Fall!


We had on last JV soccer game a few weeks ago...I love all these girls so much. They are such a blessing!

Scots, scots, scots, scots, scots, scots, scots, EVERYBODY!

This is my new friend Aften! She has been such a sweet friend to me. She encourages and loves me everyday and constantly makes me laugh. One rainy Sunday, we went down the mountain together to Michaels and spent the day painting. She is so much like me, we love to laugh at the same things, and when we are together it's really fun and crazy. Oh and we decided we are going to be in each other's J-crew (Dad, start saving!) weddings. yeah, she's pretty great and I'm thankful she's around.