As a young man marries a maiden,
so will your sons marry you;
as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride,
so will your God rejoice over you.
~Isaiah 62:5
It astounds me that the Maker of the Universe is in love with me. He doesn't just love me, He likes me. He's head-over-heels for me. When I read this verse I imagine the face of the men I've seen get married. There are a million people in front of him, but all he can focus on is the beautiful bride in front of him. He's enthralled. And that's the way God looks at me. :)
Monday, March 23, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Greetings from Cold CA
I just realized that I haven't written a blog in a long time. I thought I should do a quick update.
Right now I am sitting at Jason's family's home in Cerritos, CA. We are both staying here until next Sunday. It's my first time in California, ever. I know, right? I've never even been to northern CA. I was a little freaked out because I'm not a huge fan of hot weather, but upon stepping onto Cali ground, I realized that I was cold. It was cold! I ended up wearing Jason's jacket while waiting for baggage. So much for that-what's the word-oh, sun.
This past week was very busy and stressful, but I didn't realize it until Friday night when I sat down for worship with a group of people. I was going so fast and hard that I didn't realize that I was exhausted. But God got me through. The prescription for now, I think, is to rest in God and keep in that state (easier said than done). I'm still working on it, but God is helping me. It's nice to actually stop and breathe and remember these things.
Right now I am sitting at Jason's family's home in Cerritos, CA. We are both staying here until next Sunday. It's my first time in California, ever. I know, right? I've never even been to northern CA. I was a little freaked out because I'm not a huge fan of hot weather, but upon stepping onto Cali ground, I realized that I was cold. It was cold! I ended up wearing Jason's jacket while waiting for baggage. So much for that-what's the word-oh, sun.
This past week was very busy and stressful, but I didn't realize it until Friday night when I sat down for worship with a group of people. I was going so fast and hard that I didn't realize that I was exhausted. But God got me through. The prescription for now, I think, is to rest in God and keep in that state (easier said than done). I'm still working on it, but God is helping me. It's nice to actually stop and breathe and remember these things.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Iron and Writing
So, I do not have thyroid problems like I thought. I do, however, have anemia. It's not a big deal, I just need to start taking vitamins with added iron. I am very thankful that I do not have to start taking medication. I do find it ironic, however, that after spending a while explaining to the nurse that there is absolutely no chance I could be pregnant, I ended up getting pre-natal vitamins (they're better for girls and have lots of iron).
On another note, I need to think of a story to write for my autobiographical writing class. I'm not sure I want to go for a depressing story, I kind of want to think of something light-hearted. I'm kind of tired of heavy and/or controversial subjects in my classes. Anybody have any good ideas?
On another note, I need to think of a story to write for my autobiographical writing class. I'm not sure I want to go for a depressing story, I kind of want to think of something light-hearted. I'm kind of tired of heavy and/or controversial subjects in my classes. Anybody have any good ideas?
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Coffee, Naps, and Hospitals
So I don't really feel like thinking hard enough to finish the Latin quiz I'm writing. What do I do instead? Write a blog!
I'm tired. As usual. I got around 7 hours of sleep last night. I used to work off of 5 hours average, but even 10 doesn't seem to be enough lately. Thanks to my loving friends, I finally ended up going to the health center today. They took my blood and I'll probably find out the results tomorrow. It shouldn't be anything terrible, I'm not particularly worried. It's just a little scary. I'm trying to take care of myself, and it's scary. Sometimes I don't really like being an adult. It means that, ultimately, if you have problems, you need to take care of them yourself. I know that doesn't mean that I need to do everything on my own (God has been teaching me otherwise), but, in the end, you are responsible for yourself. I'm glad God has control. I can't handle my own life.
This blog isn't making a whole lot of sense. I really just need to either get going doing something or take a nap. Mmmm, a nap sounds beautiful. Or coffee. Starbucks, Forza, anything but school coffee would be fantastic. But I'll make it. Two more hours and I can go back to my room and maybe take a nap. :)
In other news, my life has kind of been interrupted as of late. I got a phone call last Friday saying that Claire, the mom of the family I lived with back in my senior year of high school, was in the hospital. I've spent the majority of my free time there with Jason, either trying to visit her or praying in the chapel. Claire is now awake and seeming to be pretty aware of everything and everyone. She's doing really great compared to when I first got the phone call. Praise God! I'll be spending more time at the hospital sometime this week. I have to admit, it's been hard. It's been physically, spiritually, emotionally draining. But God has been giving me strength, and He's been listening to my prayers and working things out. He also gave me a wonderful boyfriend and great friends to support me. Honestly, I don't know what I would have done this past weekend without Jason. I know God would have taken care of me, but I am so grateful that He gave me Jason to help me through everything. He is so good (both God and Jason ;) ).
I'm tired. As usual. I got around 7 hours of sleep last night. I used to work off of 5 hours average, but even 10 doesn't seem to be enough lately. Thanks to my loving friends, I finally ended up going to the health center today. They took my blood and I'll probably find out the results tomorrow. It shouldn't be anything terrible, I'm not particularly worried. It's just a little scary. I'm trying to take care of myself, and it's scary. Sometimes I don't really like being an adult. It means that, ultimately, if you have problems, you need to take care of them yourself. I know that doesn't mean that I need to do everything on my own (God has been teaching me otherwise), but, in the end, you are responsible for yourself. I'm glad God has control. I can't handle my own life.
This blog isn't making a whole lot of sense. I really just need to either get going doing something or take a nap. Mmmm, a nap sounds beautiful. Or coffee. Starbucks, Forza, anything but school coffee would be fantastic. But I'll make it. Two more hours and I can go back to my room and maybe take a nap. :)
In other news, my life has kind of been interrupted as of late. I got a phone call last Friday saying that Claire, the mom of the family I lived with back in my senior year of high school, was in the hospital. I've spent the majority of my free time there with Jason, either trying to visit her or praying in the chapel. Claire is now awake and seeming to be pretty aware of everything and everyone. She's doing really great compared to when I first got the phone call. Praise God! I'll be spending more time at the hospital sometime this week. I have to admit, it's been hard. It's been physically, spiritually, emotionally draining. But God has been giving me strength, and He's been listening to my prayers and working things out. He also gave me a wonderful boyfriend and great friends to support me. Honestly, I don't know what I would have done this past weekend without Jason. I know God would have taken care of me, but I am so grateful that He gave me Jason to help me through everything. He is so good (both God and Jason ;) ).
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