Well, the semester is not quite over yet, but with finals this upcoming week, I figured it's now an ok time to sum up the last few months of my life. If you have followed this blog or my other one you will know that it's had its share of ups and downs. Overall, I have learned so much about pain and about the goodness of the Lord. He will not allow us to suffer unless it is to make us love Him more, and to make us better. He is so good, and so worthy of trust. In Him we have NO NEED to fear - He is the sovereign Creator and Sustainer of the universe - don't you think He is able to take care of you, too? I figured, rather than telling everything that has happened this past semester, I'd post a few pictures that gives you a (mostly) chronological look into what I've been up to.
Laurel and I in Santa Monica at the very beginning of the semester
(before she left for Israel).
I've miss her so much, but she'll be back TOMORROW.
Me, Sammi, and Cate at Sammi and Adam's rehearsal dinner.
While the photographers were taking pics, Kevin got this on his iPhone.
Incredible shot.
Reception fun!
Santa Clarita has amazing sunsets...I have taken so many
(read: too many) pics, so I had to choose just one.
Outreach Week in Santa Cruz...had a great team!
Laura, Brittney, me, Grace, Britta.
I've loved spending time with this girl and her momma this semester.
Fun friends at Jordan's last high school football game.
Aroma Cafe with Katie and Meredith (who is discipling both of us).
Such a good time with two amazing friends.
Fall Thing - first is with my date Michael, second is with (l-r) Sarah,
Becca, and Katie, third is with Amanda, and fourth is
with Sami and Ema, who are sisters and sweet wing mates.
Egg Plantation with two of the most incredible friends you could ever have -
Lindsay and Kayla (who was visiting for the weekend)
I have the best Awana group...one of the little girls
(precious Ellyse) drew this for me on the night we had this sweet
conversation that made me melt:
Me: What are you all thankful for?
Ellyse: Umm..my mom, food, you....
How do you not just die after that? You really have to see her
and her intensity and seriousness to get just how cute it was.
Such a cute combo in a kindergartener.
Apple Hill with Kathy (step-mom), Riley (brother) and my
grandma. Unfortunately, my dad wasn't pictured because
he was behind the lens.
Face masks with Sarah...sometimes you just need a break
from school to work on your complexion!
My sweet, sweet small group (minus Shannon).
These girls have been an incredible blessing and encouragement.
This was taken on our last time meeting this semester.
This picture was taken last night at our Foundation (college group)
Christmas Party. I was just pulling taffy from a marshmallow,
minding my own business, when Brittany decided to creep on me!
This last week I have spent at least part every day with her,
Stephanie (who took the pic) and Bree (all of whom are
on my wing). We have had such hilarious times!
I'm so grateful for them!!
While this semester has been a tough one, the Lord has greatly blessed me by so many people, especially close girl friends and the lovely ladies on my wing. They have made me laugh innumerable times! I'm actually sad to see the semester coming to a close, because I won't be able to see these lovely girls for another month! But boy, am I excited for break, and Christmas!
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