I realize that I have not written for a long time. And that I don't write as much as I would like. I came to the realization today that PART of the reason why I am not writing as much is because of my audience. I don't want to be writing for people, I want to be writing for myself, as a record of what is going on in my life and my thoughts and feelings about it. And almost every time I sit down to write, I am writing knowing that certain people will be reading it. And some of those certain people are holding me back from totally expressing my mind through my own blog. I don't know what I want to do, but I hate the fact that I feel like I have to edit what I type because I don't want certain people knowing about certain things.
On a good note, I got to hang out with the quads this weekend. These are my 3 best friends from high school, and I love how we have kept our friendship alive the past 2 years, and that every time we get together we can just laugh in each others company and pick up where we left off last. I am truly truly thankful that God put those girls in my life. They have taught me a lot about life, and about myself as well.
However, I am also very very excited to be back in my home in Colorado Springs with my 3 roommates again. We always have so much fun and encourage each other so much, and I think we have all missed each other tremendously this summer. It will be an exciting week having everyone together back in the house again!
It is kind of like a new start for me too. This new school year, I mean. I don't plan to be involved in the Navigators at all this year, and I am anxious to see where God leads me. Whether that be high school ministry or something else. I just know know that two of my major prayers for this year are: 1. Where does God want me come end of May? Come end of graduation? 2. Where would God like me to minister (over seas?) next summer? Feel free to join me in these prayers =) I am anxious to hear stories of my friends who all traveled over seas this past summer. I do believe that God is calling me to serve in other countries, but I want to be where HE wants me, not just where I would like to go. I am open to wherever He wants to send me, I just hope He will show me.
Anyway, that's enough for today. It's time to get back to my book =)
About Me
- Dani
- Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
- I am a college student who is learning about myself and life with each passing day! These are some of my thoughts, experiences, and rants about different issues.
2 comments:
wow - i'm the first to comment!
I totally understand what you mean about not wanting some people to read your blog and wanting to write for yourself.
And yet blogging is a great outlet and vehicle for lots of things. Do you have an answer for that dilemma? Two blogs? I've thought of that.
I'm wondering if you wil be baby sitting for the girls this fall? You may have to email me the answer. Oh no - email g'ma!!!
I like your questions re where you will be ... Going to another country is such a fantastic experience whether you go to sightsee, ministry or whatever. Luke loved his Africa ministry. I can see how it affected his life.
You have so much to offer any ministry. Go for it, girl.
You know how much I love ya, my special one!
Oh. Dani, I truly hope you don’t think you have to write to satisfy other people including those of us here on the West Coast. You should write with the aim of expressing yourself, which you do very well, by the way. Granted, you may want to edit out certain things after you’ve written your blog. But the world out there wants to hear from this bright, enthusiastic, young gal in Colorado Springs. And I, for one, would love to hear about some of your Alaskan vacation adventures, edited or not.
How wonderful that you could spend some time with the Quads. They’ll indeed be an inspiration and fun relationship for the rest of your life. At least that is my prayer for you. And speaking of prayers, you indeed have ours prayers for where God will lead you. One thing I learned long ago was the phrase “Let go and let God…” Let Him determine your path, and He will guide you there. Let Proverbs 3:5-6 be your guide.
Have a great school year now, my granddaughter. Enjoy it and express yourself when you feel up to it. Love ya!
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