Persevere

I thought I should post an update of my life. Does this blog need to end now that I am back in the states? No. :)

The Lord has given me the word "Perseverance" and I think that describes my life well right now. That is the word I run over and over in my head when I feel like giving up.

I am adamantly working toward paying off my students loans. I am so close I can almost taste it! I am going against my nature and intentionally not thinking about "what will be next" but am focused solely on paying off my loans. Then I will pray, a lot, and go where I feel lead.

I have also taken up running :) This takes a lot of perseverance, and has has taught me a lot.

There are also a few other very pertinent ways the Lord is asking me to persevere  but I don't think those need to live in the public internet.

My life in a nutshell this past year:
1) My beautiful Grandma passed away in July. I miss her dearly.
2) I have been working at the photography studio and my own wedding photography business.
3) Wednesdays I help teach a bible class to Jr. High kids -- it is so fun! Tomorrow is the last day.
4) I also help lead worship at a church singing and playing the keys. It has been a great learning experience, and I love being able to worship God with other people.

I do have a few stories I want to share about things that God has done, but I thought I would keep this post short. More to come soon!