So I'm here, back in California. After being away for over four months, I find myself back at my roots and loving every minute of it. A series of things has happened. I went to some Christmas parties and did some fun things with family, but on the 18th of this month, I turned 23 years old. It's actually quite scary turning another year older, but some how I am also overwhelmingly excited to see what God is going to do with this year of my life.
Imagine waking up at 6 am to the sound of your two best friends singing "Happy Birthday" and then telling you to get up for your birthday fun to begin. I would imagine that anyone would have reacted the same way i did...rolled over and went back to sleep. Finally, when i got up, Laura Moore and Katie Bolling took me to get some chai...my favorite and then we went on a pleasant walk up Mount Rubideoux and watched the sunrise. The theme of this year's birthday was "Nestalgia" which means: " a wishful longing for and adoration of things, events and people of the past...a sentimentality. If you know anything about me...you know this defines ME! I am very sentimental! Anyways...the day just got better when they took me out to my favorite restaurant (Olive Garden) and we reminisqued (can't spell) in all our memories together over the years. I got a great compilation of gifts showed on me, but most of all...I got to experience Christ's love and friendship through my three friends: Laura, Katie and Lawson.
Being back has been overwhelming and fun, but I must say that though I don't want to go back to Kentucky, I still look forward to this next semester ahead of me and can't wait to see what God will do. He is good and knows all that is good for me. So, thank you all for your prayers, support and birthday wishes. Until next time...Love Jesus so much that it drives you to preach him to all you meet!
