Dear Blog,

For the next few days (weeks?) I may not be able to visit you or write very often, or for long periods of time. I have so many papers and other things to do that it's just not wise to spend much time writing for fun. But I am learning A LOT right now and will hopefully be able to write here and there, or at least sum everything up after finals with quotes from my journal and chapel/church notes. But until then, I must say in the words of everyone's favorite guy, Tigger, "ta ta for now". Please do not feel neglected, I am putting life into my days so that I can have MORE to blog about later. Maybe ;)

Some things I love lately.

 fall months <3 

so true.

argyle sweater...love the colors, too.

fall in maine

more fall in maine

red velvet

 

 lady antebellum <3 

snowflake peppermint bark..love it.

so cute, love the colors

he has the best quotes

 dream backyard. love the adirondack chair

so cute!

never was an Orlando fan..but I thought this was hilarious 

chocolate covered pretzels - Christmas style

love this bow and bun combo

Watch this video!! I found it on msn.com. I have no idea if this is common or not, but I thought it was super cool!
http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/octopus-walks-on-land/1jr9kpy6i

God Be My Everything

Be Thou my vision oh Lord of my heart

Naught be all else to me save that Thou art

Thou my best thought by day or by night

Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light

Be Thou my wisdom and Thou my true word

I ever with Thee and Thou with me Lord

Thou my great Father, I Thy true son

Thou in me dwelling and I with Thee one

Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise

Thou mine inheritance now and always

Thou and Thou only first in my heart

High King of heaven, my treasure Thou art

High King of heaven my victory won

May I reach heaven's joys, o bright heaven's Son

Heart of my own heart whatever befall

Still be my vision oh ruler of all.

O God be my everything, be my delight

Be Jesus, my glory, my soul satisfied

O God be my everything, be my delight

Be Jesus, my glory, my soul satisfied

Sometimes life is really tough. But even on the really hard days, God is good. He is so faithful to always be there for us in our time of need. Today I had the blessing of talking to two of my sisters and a couple really good friends, all who've given me great advice and been really helpful. He is just so kind to us, and shows us He cares even through our pain. Even when we respond sinfully, He still cares about our pain. Hardships refine us and make us more like Him, and make us love Him more. And for that, anything is worth it. It's not always a pleasant ride, but it's a worthwhile one. I'm thankful I serve such an awesome God.

How Deep the Father's Love for Us

How deep the Father's love for us

How vast beyond all measure

That He should give His only Son

To make a wretch His treasure.

How great the pain searing loss

The Father turns His face away

As wounds which mar the chosen one

Bring many sons to glory.

Behold the man upon a cross

My sin upon HIs shoulders

Ashamed I hear my mocking voice

Call out among the scoffers.

It was my sin that held Him there

Until it was accomplished

His dying breath has brought me life

I know that it is finished.

I will not boast in anything

No gifts, no power, no wisdom

But I will boast in Jesus Christ

His death and resurrection.

Why should I gain from His reward?

I cannot give an answer

But this I know with all my heart

His wounds have paid my ransom.