We leave an imprint wherever we go. It’s up to us to decide whether it be positive or negative. And when words don’t flow, let your suitcases speak for you.
I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes me, well, me. Is it the numerous health struggles I’ve had? My gender? My faith? Maybe my family? My profession? Maybe my identity is wrapped up in the Overseas label. Possibly my age?
Yes, it’s official. As of 10:21pm on October 12, I am now 24. Yes, it hasn’t happened in California yet. Am I still considered 24?
In these years, I’ve had 18 years of education, I’ve flown, sailed, walked, and road-tripped around the world. I’ve lived in three countries including 3 Californian cities. I’ve played, acted, laughed, loved, cried, sang, been depressed, had anxiety and danced every year. I’ve made friends, lost some, grown in faith and had “dry-spells”. I’ve sinned, repented, grown as a human and flourished as a young woman.
And all through these stages, I’ve had a family who has supported me, friends who have walked with me, teachers who were patient with me, doctors who have cared for me, a God who has loved me and an independence that has served me well.
Continue reading “A New Birth Year Day 1: Say “Hello” to 24.”
Those contemplative moments are gifts from the Lord above, not because they are rare, but because they are numerous. We simply have to be quiet and still enough to recognize them.
There are also things I haven’t done.
It’s interesting.
As I see my students’ creativity growing, I see my own creative outlets being put on the back burner. I’m not certain as to why this happens.
Illness helps you appreciate those around you. It reminds you to rely on God for strength. And it warns you when your bag is too heavy.
He is the emotional best friend who fights with me as soon as I make a decision that he deems silly.
What decision did he deem silly this time? Let me tell you.
Continue reading “Health is a blessing but illness is not a curse”
Hi friends!
First: go check out my updated sidebars in the Menu in the right corner! (About Me, Where I Have Traveled and Bethel International School)
Second: I officially have my Westmont College Diploma! Woo! It’s been 6 years in the making and I am so excited to finally be to this point.
Third: I leave in 6 days guys! Ohh my goodness, I am so ready!
Fourth: Here are some prayer requests!
and, ohh how I love each and every one of you.
As my life has progressed, I have slowly but surely realized 8 things. Continue reading “welcome friends”
Her Storytelling Suitcase 