Soooo the approval has come through!! I, along with another college buddy are off to a silent retreat in Feb! For three days I get to experience the pure bliss of silence. Now I KNOW what you are thinking...MELISSA being quiet??? HA! I just have to say, it can be done. I am really looking forward to this spiritual retreat.
Last year, our session had the opportunity be a part of a silent retreat for the day...I absolutely LOVED this experience and I am soooo excited to be able to explore this more. Now I know it is going to be challenging but I can do it. Back to a life of simplicity...No computer, no music, no phones, no family (as much as I will miss them)I am going back to the basics...God and me. I NEED this.
That's it for now... :)
Friday, January 30, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
A Bit of Life.
Not sure exactly what this post will entail...I am sure it will be a mixture of information.
First...Here is my disclaimer. Today is one of those days that I feel completely WRECKED! Meaning I am tired (my fault it was a late night) and when I get tired I get emotional. Today at school was so weird. I just felt like crying and there was absolutely nothing on earth wrong with me besides being tired. I felt so foolish and silly. Yet after being able to get away over the lunch hour, I felt MUCH better. Odd. Moving on...
I am so happy to be here at college and as each day passes I know I am getting closer and closer to the dangerous world that is waiting for me. I have heard from other friends that being out is great but they miss community living...I can see how that is possible. I am trying so hard to keep my head in the game, so to speak but it is getting difficult. There is so much excitement and anticipation for what the future holds. I must remind myself always that I am only guaranteed the time I have right now so I best enjoy every second of it! However, the assignments are not fun. I have learned that I learn well in a class setting but I don't really learn much by doing papers and such. I wish there were a way around them! :)
I feel as if I am growing. "Growing pains" is a very appropriate term. The closer I get to God, the more and more I see how sinful I really am. There are many areas in my life that I need/want God to work on, with my help. Yet I remain joyful because I KNOW that God cares enough to change me. I am a selfish person. With God's help I am changing PRAISE GOD! I am so excited that God has given me this opportunity to grow and lean on Him.
Well, that is all my brain will allow me to write for now. Thanks for reading. Take care my friends.
Hugs.
First...Here is my disclaimer. Today is one of those days that I feel completely WRECKED! Meaning I am tired (my fault it was a late night) and when I get tired I get emotional. Today at school was so weird. I just felt like crying and there was absolutely nothing on earth wrong with me besides being tired. I felt so foolish and silly. Yet after being able to get away over the lunch hour, I felt MUCH better. Odd. Moving on...
I am so happy to be here at college and as each day passes I know I am getting closer and closer to the dangerous world that is waiting for me. I have heard from other friends that being out is great but they miss community living...I can see how that is possible. I am trying so hard to keep my head in the game, so to speak but it is getting difficult. There is so much excitement and anticipation for what the future holds. I must remind myself always that I am only guaranteed the time I have right now so I best enjoy every second of it! However, the assignments are not fun. I have learned that I learn well in a class setting but I don't really learn much by doing papers and such. I wish there were a way around them! :)
I feel as if I am growing. "Growing pains" is a very appropriate term. The closer I get to God, the more and more I see how sinful I really am. There are many areas in my life that I need/want God to work on, with my help. Yet I remain joyful because I KNOW that God cares enough to change me. I am a selfish person. With God's help I am changing PRAISE GOD! I am so excited that God has given me this opportunity to grow and lean on Him.
Well, that is all my brain will allow me to write for now. Thanks for reading. Take care my friends.
Hugs.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Back in the Game!
Soooo...It has been WAAAYYY too long since I have posted anything but I have to say, I have been inspired! I was catching up on the different blogs that I follow and I remembered how much I enjoyed doing this myself. PLUS it is a great way to share my thoughts and feelings and it is a great way to update the people I love about our life.
So here I am...It is 1:10am and I am blogging. I SHOULD be in bed but I am not. I have decided to write. However...This is not going to be long as I can almost hear my bed calling out to me. Just wanted to let anyone who reads this know that I have intentions of visiting here often. Hugs to you my friends. I promise the next post will be better...More of an update. Take care and goodnight *Yawn*.
So here I am...It is 1:10am and I am blogging. I SHOULD be in bed but I am not. I have decided to write. However...This is not going to be long as I can almost hear my bed calling out to me. Just wanted to let anyone who reads this know that I have intentions of visiting here often. Hugs to you my friends. I promise the next post will be better...More of an update. Take care and goodnight *Yawn*.
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