I've always wanted to be a writer from the time I could read and write. Now that I'm older finding the time to write my "To Do List" is a task on its own!

Lately, I have been looking for a college that I feel would be best for me. I'm pretty set on Western Kentucky University for my last two years of college, but it's the first two years of school that stump me! I want to go for Dental Hygiene. People ask me to explain what that is every time I mention it, so I'll tell you. Dental Hygiene is actually exactly what it sounds like: Hygiene for teeth or cleaning teeth. I've wanted to do this for a long time and for many reasons. Firstly, the hours are great!  Second, the money isn't bad either! Thirdly, it is something I can do anywhere; in or out of country too. It is a much needed skill on the mission field. I don't know if I will be called or not but I am very open to the idea if the opportunity arises! All of that makes it a great convenience and practical for a young girl that would like to have a family one day. Anyways I'm having trouble settling on a community college.  This is one of the biggest decisions of my life and I desperately need your prayers! So please pray for me! I have also thought of going to WKU for two years and be done, but I'm still praying about that!

I have been working at State Farm under Brother Cody since a bit before thanksgiving. It truly has been an answer to prayer! I had been praying for a job while I was in Ethiopia. I prayed for a job with a good atmosphere, decent pay, possibly with someone from church and not too far from home. I couldn't think of anywhere or anyone, but I kept praying. When I arrived in Washington D.C. I called a few people to let them know I was back on American soil (and because I was bored...) anyways I called my grandmother. She mentioned something about my mom saying a guy at our church who worked in insurance was looking for someone to hire. So when I got home I asked my mom about it, and she said Brother Cody was looking for someone. I thought and prayed about it some more, though I had peace about it the whole time. I got peace to ask Brother Cody if he was still looking for someone to hire. He said he did and I could come by the office to see what I thought and talk more about it. So I did. He told me before I left I could start that day if I wanted and wasn't busy! I was busy, but I started that week. GOD worked it all out perfectly! I think Brother Cody got the sour end of the deal though ;)! He is a great boss and I couldn't have picked a better job or timing! GOD is good! 

With all that has been going on recently I can't help but want to go on another missions trip! I'm crazy I know! I'm praying about it, but it will only happen with if the hand of GOD is on it! So please pray HE will work it all out and make it clear to me what HE would have me to do.   

Sadie Mae will soon be a year old!!! Time Runs! As the Ethiopians would say! lol! I feel as if I missed a lot while I was gone, but GOD has blessed and that missions trip was the best thing that could've happened for me!

I have been sadly watching my old friends throw their lives away. I can't explain what that feels like. I could feel angry, bitter, or sad. I did at first. But I began to feel as if I was wallowing in self-pity. I felt pathetic. I was pathetic. I have no right to be angry, because I would be right there along side them if not for the grace of GOD! GOD gave me a change of heart and that changed my life! I would be an utter mess without the unfailing mercy HE has bestowed upon me. So yes, I am disappointed in the poor life choices my friends have made and continue to make; but I am so thankful that my Father pulled me out of all of that! PRAISE GOD FOR GRACE! 

Anyways this is simply another one of my many random ramblings and I thank you for those of you that put up with them!

Simply,

  Sarah