In short
I feel more alive now--despite the 4-5 hours a night and trying desperately to get decent grades in Physics and AP French--than I ever have lately when I've actually had decent sleep and some time to myself (which was...when?)
I think I'm finally starting to find some sort of balance in my life, at least right now. I've gotten to see Ashton and Sammy soo many times this week--Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, todayyyy...and I love that. I had a half-day yesterday so I was able to go visit my grandpa for an hour or so. He's enjoying himself--except for the fact they sent him back up to his room for wearing his bathrobe down to breakfast. SSUMC CROP has raised almost $2000. The youth group finally seems to be taking off. Three or four regular and participating youth can do wonders. ASP & Christmas Pageant fo' sho. Even in the absence of a regular non-Lizz youth leader, we have adult support. My mom is the food and ride provider of awesome. Ann and Craig come occasionally, especially in regards to ASP. Pastor Weatherly is an awesome support. I feel blessed to have these people in my life. I'm out of transition as far as Candidacy Process is concerned. We've only met twice, but it feels good to have this in my life too. In the middle of my busyness, I have something to keep me accountable as far as my faith is concerned. It makes a lot of sense that my spiritual health and stress levels are in a definitively inverse relationship. And to top it off, I finally raked the leaves today. So...for a day or so, our yard is notably cleaner.
I think I'm finally starting to find some sort of balance in my life, at least right now. I've gotten to see Ashton and Sammy soo many times this week--Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, todayyyy...and I love that. I had a half-day yesterday so I was able to go visit my grandpa for an hour or so. He's enjoying himself--except for the fact they sent him back up to his room for wearing his bathrobe down to breakfast. SSUMC CROP has raised almost $2000. The youth group finally seems to be taking off. Three or four regular and participating youth can do wonders. ASP & Christmas Pageant fo' sho. Even in the absence of a regular non-Lizz youth leader, we have adult support. My mom is the food and ride provider of awesome. Ann and Craig come occasionally, especially in regards to ASP. Pastor Weatherly is an awesome support. I feel blessed to have these people in my life. I'm out of transition as far as Candidacy Process is concerned. We've only met twice, but it feels good to have this in my life too. In the middle of my busyness, I have something to keep me accountable as far as my faith is concerned. It makes a lot of sense that my spiritual health and stress levels are in a definitively inverse relationship. And to top it off, I finally raked the leaves today. So...for a day or so, our yard is notably cleaner.