Trials and Tribulations

MIRACLE OF GOD

A tiny cloud with an incurable disease slowly floats in the evening air. Its poison stirs inside the walls of the soft creation of God, it’s trying to break freeWhen it has found the perfect place, the perfect soul to relinquish its venom, it releases. Down, down, down the poison falls, racing each other droplet to the earth.At first sight, it appears harmful, full of wrath and fury, so we flee. The thunder and lightening, the wind and the rain, it all mixes together for a horrible feeling,But when you think you cannot handle much more, it dissipates into nothing.The ground has soaked up all the rain, the clouds have dispersed, the world is left to a moist summer’s day. So you pick up where you left off, with a smile on your face, thanking God for the tribulation that made everything else seem so breathtaking

I just wrote that because that's how I feel sometimes. Something happens where we are torn up inside, and the point of it is to get through it, get through all the trials God puts in front of us. I learn that slowly, but it does come across every now and then. As for Kara, no that's not who I was talking about, but it's okay, I've made peace. Friends and life are a funny thing. They really are. I think the important thing is that in the end we all care for one another and that's all that matters. And of course we all have a deep care for God first and foremost. So at anyr rate, my "storm" has passed, haha.

Anyway, I never really wrote about the weekend, I'll do it quick cuz i have some classes to attend soon!

My weekend was full of bonfires and fun. Jake Barnes had the first one, which had a trampoline and Justin, Nate, Kara, and I jumped for what seemed like hours. Can't say I wasn't sore. Ouchies!

Good Friday was next, where we played board games at Justins, boche ball at Kelly's, and of course, church. My mom came, it was nice. Then Adam had a bonfire, and it was good as well. We all conversed and laughed, and were are silly selves. I ended up leaving early because Molly had locked her keys in her car so she needed a ride back home and back to Rockford to get the spare. I didn't mind it, it was good for us.

Saturday was an early start; 6-2 shift at Panera. I was unhappy most of the day because my manager is new and she treats me like I am too. I've been there three years so I dislike when people like her boss me around. But I need to keep in mind that she is my manager. At any rate Jen had me, Kelly, and Justin over for casidillas and then Justin, Jen, and I met up with Laura (!!!!) at a coffee shop where we just sat and talked for a while. Kelly then held the next bonfire deep in her woods so we had to wear big rainboots or whatever. It twas wonderful. We also talked about our dreams, goals, etc. for the summer and I found it a very good thing. Then Laura and Robbie and Me and Lee went 4-wheelin and it was sooo mcuh fun! I just screamed and giggled and dug my face into Lee's shirt. I haven't been on one in ages.

Sunday was another early shift; 7:30-3:00, but my fav. manager and James, my friend, was working so it was good. I went to my uncle's for early dinner and returned home to go to Nick's house. It was fun and it wasn't because Justin wasn't very supportive of what I had to say. (Basically my dad is going to AA and I'm really excited cuz this is a HUGGGEE step!) But yah, I lost to John about a billion times in fooseball and lost to Justin in pool. That's okay, I still love to play anyway.

Monday I got to go to a meeting at Bethel and I love it there. Really truly love it. The woman was very nice (hugged me at the end of our meeting, and we all know I'm a hugger!!) and I got a shirt, and she just helped me with so much stuff. I'm really excited, and scared to go. I know this is where God wants me, and I'm more than happy to be there.

Now here I am, on my Wednesday morning, happy and healthy. And my class was cancelled. YAY!! =) Friday is "YOU-KNOW-WHAT" day. Yep, Travis' anniversary, but not the good kind. We are holding a candle vigil at the crash site, so hopefully you all will be there. It is a day of rememberance and I think it is important we all be ther for Joe and Debbie, and for ourselves. IT's good. Anyway, I love you all.

Sister in Christ,

Amy <3

KITTY!!! It's my new icon on the forum, and I love it oh so dearly. It's gotta make you smile. It really does. Otherwise YOU ARE BROKEN!