It's been unpredictable.

This past week was completely busy and hectic.  But I loved it, especially the unexpected moments it brought...

Meeting people online is always interesting.

But this week I had the opportunity to video chat with some of my online college classmates.

The verdict: they are some pretty amazing people!

Yes, it was different talking online...

Especially when these people are in different time zones and everything.

But it makes me excited for next year when I will actually go to college with these awesome people.

Seeing God change a school

See you at the pole was Wednesday and since I'm in college, I went my one friend to her public school to pray around her flagpool. 

Even though it ended up only being three of us, it was so great for me.

To be brave and obedient to God, by going into this school and taking a stand for Christ meant so much to me.

Plus, that high school is now going to start a Christian ministry group.

Those prayers we prayed were only the beginning!

Running into people from Class of '11

That night at college ministry, I sat with some good friends for the service.

Then on the way out I ran into some other of my high school classmates.

It made me so joyful to see them still around, seeking to know God and grow closer to Him.

All those prayers I prayed in high school for them are not in vain.

Spending time with a friend like old times

The next day I got the chance to take a break from classes and have a lunch date with my dear friend I've known since I was little.

It was so great to hear how her senior year is going and also hear how she is waiting on God's guidance for college.

She also is continuing to faithfully lead a prayer group at my church.

As we both enjoyed chick-fil-a, I was encouraged by her joyful faith in God during this time in her life.

My new job is growing on me more and more as I get to know the people who work there.

They are all so nice and encouraging!

I was blessed enough to get treated to lunch on Thursday by my manager.

And I am blessed to work hard to earn money for college, clothes, and missions trips.

Overwhelming Encouragement

On Friday I got to eat lunch with my high school guidance counselor.

She truly must be filled with the Holy Spirit to give such godly and perfect advice.

It was so lovely to just update her about my life and take in her encouragement.

Art again

Since I was around, I also ran over to the art room.

It felt so good to be back in that class room and thinking creatively rather than just spending time reading and analyzing.

My art teacher helped me gather some supplies so I can do more artwork on my own. 

Now, Golden Acres was tough this week and I got pretty discouraged.

Thankfully, I talked to some friends who reminded me that we are not serving in vain.

The past few weeks before had been so wonderful.

Yet, sometimes we just don't see the fruit of out labor.

And that reminds me, it's not my labor in that community anyways, it's God's.

I still have faith He will continue to show up there!