It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

So, I just got home from school (to put it into perspective I left for class at 8am and I've finished the day at 9pm!) and I had to write about my exciting time. I live in an apartment complex with four other amazing ladies who are my classmates. We take turns driving to and from school each week, which makes it a lot less stressful on the morning commutes, only having one week every so often. Anyways, we listened to Christmas music the WHOLE car ride home (which is about 10 minutes, but still!) We were dancing, laughing, conducting a thirty piece orchestra, and having the time of our lives. While I absolutely love Christmas music, and would listen to it twelve months out of the year if it was more socially acceptable, it was so much more exciting than just the music. For some reading this you might think I'm crazy, but tonight was a small affirmation for me that God is in control of even the smallest details in our lives. Back in June when my mom and I were looking for a place for me to live, I had narrowed it down to two places. I chose North Pointe for numerous reasons, but I can see now four REALLY great reasons that I was meant to be here. Having the four NPC girls to ride to and from school with really makes my days a whole lot brighter. I mean, it would be easy to have a rotten attitude after a 13 hour day, only to go home and put in a few more hours of school work, but I am SO BLESSED by my friends, that we can have an amazing car ride home that keeps my sprits high. God is in control of all things, and it's so fun to get small reminders of that in our daily lives! Off to my studies now.... with a smile :)

Joyous of Events

Well this weekend was quite an amazing one. My good friends got married and I had the priveledge of being a part of the bridal party. This was my first "in the wedding" experience, and I could not have asked for a better wedding to be part of. This wedding was especially fun because I was able to see the relationship unfold from the beginning. I can still remember my early talks with the groom as he shared with us his initial interest in his bride. It has been such a neat thing to experience their lives come together, and to finally see the Lord bless them in marriage this past weekend. It's hard to put into words the joy that I felt as I watched them take their vows. For girls, it seems that we "plan" our wedding day in our heads for a long, long time. Sure, some girls don't take it as far as others, who might have everything planned except for the groom waiting at the end, but I think we all secretly plan a little bit of how we would like our wedding to go. There was SO MUCH joy surrounding the entire day this past weekend that I know that God was a part of the celebration. My friends were dancing to their song (i'll be by edwin mccain) and I couldn't help but shed some tears. The bride and I had listened to that song several times in one of our favorite movies, and each and every time we would comment about how crazy it would be to hear that song at their wedding (even before we knew they eventually would get married). To see the smiles on their faces as they DID dance to that song at their wedding, I felt so encouraged by the Lord that He DOES know what is best for us and that He desires to answer the deepest longings of our heart. My friends have amazing hearts for people and for each other, and I am excited to have such good role models like that in my life! Overall, it was an amazing and joyous event! (what a way to start off my thanksgiving break!!!)