I can't believe it!

I just finished my Greek final. Provided I do as well as I think I did - I'll get 12 units of A for this class!! And, I'm officially finished my first year of seminary!

How in the world did that happen?? I am constantly surprised by what I've learned and how I've grown in the last year. I don't feel any different, unless I stop and think about it. And then I realize how much has changed... in me.

Anyway - I won't get all heavy right now - but it's been amazing. Right now I'm off to home to start packing... yes, START packing. Yes, I know, I'm leaving at 5am tomorrow... I really should have packed already... but, as my mom can testify, I tend to leave packing until the very last minute. Which is odd, since I tend to be such a planner, in general.

Oh well... Check out the Trip Blog (link over there ---> ) to keep up with me and Michelle and our fantastic road trip!

And leave a comment or 2!!

It's almost time to fly...!

Woohoo!! In 6 days I fly to Philadelphia to catch up with Michelle and begin our road trip!! I'm SO excited.

But first... first I must study for and ace my Greek exam.

But the trip is more exciting! Check out our new blog just for the trip --->

The Pain hidden in my past...

Last night a friend of mine had a gig and sang a few new songs that he had written. Little did Chris know that he was writing right into the pain I have hidden in my past... pain that I haven't fully dealt with. He couldn't know how much those words would mean to me.... but now, today... I'm different.

I'm still wounded... still crying in the dark corners of my heart for the person I was...the person who was lost all those years ago. But I'm learning how to be the new person I am becoming... and his song offered a glimpse of the love and understanding that friends can provide through the pain. They cannot erase the pain, they cannot walk this path for me - but the love and acceptance and support of my friends makes my own path straighter and more clear.

Thank you, Chris, for the words you wrote that touched me right where I was hurting. You will probably never read this - and that's OK - but I needed to say it.
"You are stronger than you know"