Another Year, Another Chance

Today marks 19 years since I entered this world. Every year holds it's challenges and lessons. But for me, I would have to say this past year held more than ever before. I learned so many lessons and was challenged in so many ways. To start with the lessons, where to begin. Being at college I learned that no matter what mistakes you have made in life, God always loves you and will never stop loving you. He forgives you for those mistakes and he doesn't hold them against you at all. Secondly, I learned friends come when you don't expect them. One of the main people I met who really made a difference in my life, was my RA Lauren. She was always there for me, when I needed someone to talk to you about anything, she was there. I loved our accountability times whenever we ended up having them during the week. I'm soo happy I was on your hall, she really is an amazing Christian who taught me so much!! I made a ton of other friends who really made a difference in my life last year, like Joanna, Caitlin, and so many others. but as for the challenges, oh dear. I learned that sometimes, everyone around you may be right, but it's up to you to belive them. Also, I learned that you should never change who are you or what you believe or how you feel. If you feel a certain way, because of what happend to you in the past, don't let anyone make you feel lile you need to let it go until you are ready. It took me over a year to finally let go of my past and learn to trust guys again. But that took a long time and a lot of confidence in people. Lastly, I a lesson, that I think I will never forget. There is a song by Michael W. Smith called "Friends" the chorus of the song says "Friends are friends forever". I have learned that the people who really care about you, will never give up on you or stop talking to you just because you leave and move away. I'm so grateful to say that I have the greatest 2 best friends I could ever ask for. No matter what, they have been there for me, and I've learned year especially that not matter how far you are away, a true friend will never let you go, forget about you, or stop talking to you. So happy birthday to me! (: