More Joy for the Journey

I had to break out my little book of faith last weekend. I needed a pick me up. I was having a hard time adjusting back into school life. And this week I have finally felt at peace with my new schedule and what I am completing. I have all my homework done...well most of it except readings. But I have all my homework done for tomorrow and even a project written out that is due on February 3rd. (Look for my Math Curse soon!) I'm enjoying all my classes, work shopping in my SST Methods class, and loving my Math class. Enjoying my friends company and LOVING work for the most part, and especially missing it when I'm not there. But there was some frustration and uneasy feelings at the beginning about this new semester. Not really sure about what or why, but my schedule was very different from last semester and adjustment was hard this time around. Which is weird for a 3rd year Junior student to say.

There are a ton of new exciting things are happening this semester. We have a bus in the Admissions office. I am loving all my new classes. I am so close to making  my dreams come true. I'm trying to take some awesome pictures but I have failed horribly on the 365. Maybe next year..but then it will be 366! uh-oh. I'm still going to post some cool pictures I take. I have some awesome ideas in my head and just need to get out my camera and take the shots.

My 2nd graders and our new worship space has kept my excitement going. I love seeing all the new experiences in their eyes. We had a great discussion about the 10 Commandments this last week and I can see them growing in their faith each and every week. They make me remember about all my experiences in the church which brings me back to Fr. Jerry. I owe a lot to St. Luke's, without mass every week or the gift to be able to teach the young people of the church I am not sure who I would be today.

I have come to realize that little things make my days ten times better. My I am Grand Valley nomination from Jesi Parker the GA in the office made me smile. The time in SST with Laura and then working on homework with her Kristen. The hour break I get to spend with Michelle every Wednesday. The phone calls from Bananas (Mary). Sharing work with Constance. And shopping with Morgan of course makes each difficult day more joyful.

More Joy for the Journey is the book that I have turned to this week. I received it as a graduation gift from Kim and Kyle. The small book makes each conflict seem reachable.

Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing 

that the testing of you faith produces patience

-James 1:2