"You're all I need if I'm by myself. You fill me if I'm empty. There is nothing else."

A new step:
School is officially over and summer has begun. So far, so good. However, God has placed some challenges in front of me. Challenges, that will be conquered. I'm starting to realize that every challenge I face or the challenges the people I love are facing is a new beginning, a new step, in my journey. With these challenges, I will grow and my journey will become more colorful and full. I would love to share with you the obstacles I am currently facing; however, they are at a personal level. If you will please just pray that everything will turn out they way God intends them. Two separate things are taking place right now and both need prayer. As my daddy said today, "Get on your hands and knees and pray hard. It works." My daddy has said a lot of things that has stuck, but I think this may be the winner of them. Surprisingly, it even beats his famous, "Suck it up!" What a wise man, my father is.

Great things:
As I mentioned in my last post, two of my friends are currently out of the country. Both have blogs, so I am able to follow their posts. Chelsea is studying abroad. Currently, she is in Trinidad; however, they are leaving for Panama soon. She is having the time of her life and I'm so thankful for that. This will be an experience she will always remember and one I'm sure will impact her life. Please keep Chelsea in your prayers. Pray for safe travel and that she continues to enjoy her trip and takes away culture and knowledge. My other friend, Matt, is also in Africa. As, I've recently posted Matt is on a mission trip. He hasn't been able to post as much on his blog as Chelsea has because their internet connection is very poor. However, he is doing well and is spreading God's word. Honestly, I envy Matt, but I admire him oh so much. I strive to have a relationship with God as he does. A rising junior in college and he is already doing great things. What a wonderful man he is becoming. Please continue to pray for him. Pray that he is safe and pray that God gives him the strength and wisdom he needs to continue doing his work.



I hope you're all doing well. :)