Thursday, July 29, 2010

Forgiveness: My Burden Was Made Light



My friend Jack shared this video with me. I just think it is so amazing!

My Favorite Quote from this clip:
"I’m grateful that God allows tragedies and trials to occur in our lives. Not because they are easy or because they are desired, but because they help us love."

Friday, July 9, 2010

The Window Opened

This blog is kind of a personal one, but I really wanted to write it.

There are times in your life when you have to realize that some friendships are just not good for you anymore. They hurt and hinder more than help. Lately I have been faced with one of these times, and this week I finally decided it was time to call it quits with one of my best friends. It was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.

The day that our friendship ended I felt like I was walking through my own personal hell. That night our apartment was having a movie party and I was dreading it. I knew that I would have to put on a facade. Be friendly and smile. And pretend like I was happy and having fun. When all I really wanted to do was curl up in a ball and cry my eyes out.

That day my roommate thought it would be a good idea to put a flier on our neighbors doors inviting them to the party that night, which we did, and amazingly enough, they came!

That night was a miracle. I was actually laughing, joking around, and having a good time. I made five new friends that are a lot of fun to be with. I went from hell to heaven in just a few hours.

"When God closes a door, somewhere he opens a window."

The Divine Calling of Motherhood

It's late. I need to be in bed right now, but the pull to write is stronger than the pull of my night time meds, so .... here I am. T...