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Laughter is the best medcine

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Yesterday I went to Nickelodeon Universe with my friend Adelyn. We bought wristbands so we could go on all the rides.  I have never smiled or screamed as much as I did yesterday when I went on Avatar Airbender, Pepsi Orange rollercoaster, the logchute or the Rock Bottom roller coaster. It was a much needed break from days of job searching and interviews. Here are some pictures from our day at the Mall of America. Sometimes you just need a day to go on a fun outing and forget about everything you are going through and focusing on the fun that is right in front of you.

Surrender

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This past weekend I got the chance to up north. I mean beyond Duluth up to Lutsen and even to Grand Marais for a day. If you have never been you must take a chance and go there. I loved it up there and I got to see God's glorious creation. Our cabin was on Lake Superior and it was so beautiful. Lutsen Sea Villas   I think I spend the majority of my time sitting on the rocks to listen to the waves. Then the Holy Spirit convicted me of the discontentment I was battling and how it was hindering my relationship with God. I just wanted to be a full time teacher or have a long term sub job. Let's get real: We always want more and that is what I wanted. I wanted God to bless me with a job right now. FINALLY He got my attention and I SURRENDERED it all!! I gave it to God and said "let your will be done. Let your desires be my desires. " Then this light breeze blew across the lake and I can't describe the abudance of peace I felt. I knew it was from my Hevanly Fa

4 years later

Wow! Crazy! Long time no see!!  These are our all sayings that came out of my mouth as I came upon my blog. The last time I have written I was still a freshman at Crown College. Now I am a 23 year old, second year teacher. Time truly does fly when your having fun. Now would I say that about this past year, I don't think so. That is another story for another time. The reason I started blogging again is because being an extrovert and external processor, I wanted to be able to share everything that I am learning about in my walk with God. He is teaching me so much and I want to share it with anyone that will listen and maybe you will be able to relate. Good news !!!! I was able to find a mentor who is a second grade teacher in the Spring Lake Park district. She is a believer and I can't wait to get to know her more as we walk alongside each other encouraging and praying with one another.  Flashpoint: I am learning that God is my heavenly Father who really does delight in th