Round 2

        Why do bad things happen? Why is there suffering, hurt, and a consuming pain that is physical and emotional in this world? How does God let this happen? Chapel today taught me a lesson about who God is that opened my eyes to something that I think is truly beautiful. There is something special about being present in your suffering, and in your time of trials. Something special about finding peace within the fact that our pain that we endure here on earth is the closest that we are ever going to get to hell, this is the worst it gets. We get served hardships that have the ability to draw us closer to this fallen angel who joys in our pain, while we have a savior who has endured so much worse than we ever will, and yet He CHOOSES to go through our struggles with us. My pain is His pain. But here's the best part. We can fall into the sadness and depression or anger, or whatever it is for you that keeps you from being overcome with pure and untainted joy, but all...

Fall is one of my favorite seasons. It is the time that the weather starts changing, the leaves start falling, and it is so close to the best time of year. The time spent with family at home sharing stories while sitting and laughing around the thanksgiving table, and baking cookies for santa clause while spreading Christmas cheer. The time to appreciate sweet friendships and show your family your love with kind words, bear hugs, and well thought out gifts that make tears of joy form in their eyes from opening it. I think think is the most cherished memories of life. I can't wait. I love being in Abilene but I can not wait for time spent with the ones who I am so far away from. Friends who go to school over a thousand miles away in Utah and affirming dogs who never fail to show their love or brighten your day. Not having a dog with me is truly one of the hardest parts about being stuck in a college dorm, but the blessings outweigh the inconveniences.          ...