Dear 16 year old me...

Today in variations in health, we watched this short clip about skin cancer.  If you havent ever seen it, please watch it and pass it along to others.  It's pretty critical that people are aware ...

Ye of little faith

Tis been forever!
Tomorrow I am embarking on a new adventure.  Yes, it will take place in Kelowna .. no travel.  Yet, it will be at the Okanagan College!  That's right folks, I got into the Practical Nursing program and I am anxious!  If you did not know, after I finished my final a few weeks ago, I pretty much had given up on my acceptance due to the feeling of bombing the test.  However, it looks as though the Lord pushed me through with a 84 !  How could I have ever doubted the power of the Lord so  much.  I tried so hard to strengthen my mindset.  Everything thus far, since returning from Asia, has worked for the greater good of the Lord's glory.  He has opened every door I didn't think was possible to open.  My faith has been strengthened.  Yet on that fateful day, I had no hope in sight, and has lost all faith.  But here I am, starting school tomorrow!  Feeling a bit overwhelmed, anxious, and trying to prepare myself, God's by my side, leading my onto something new.  I am excited to be challenged, to gain a new skills, and meet new people.  I know my faith and knowledge will be tested, but God's given me courage and strength to use for His glory!
So here I go!

Giddy as a school girl !

Have you ever wanted something super bad and then when you finally got it you weren't sure about it? 

Last winter I applied to the Okanagan campus for the LPN program, (licensed practical nurse).  I wasn't confident that I would be accepted, I have been out of school for 4 years and my marks being submitted weren't so high.  I also needed a pre-requisite course in order to be considered, which I wasn't able to take due to me being out of the county.  Well, when I came home from travelling, my mom told me she indeed did sign me up for the pre-requisite, I was just a few weeks behind, not impossible, but it would be a lot of work to catch up.  So over time I have caught up and am doing well in the course.  So last week I received a phone call from admissions from OK College, asking me if I was still interested in taking the course because a seat just opened up! WHAT! .. as tears welled up in my eyes, I accepted with my heart beating wildly, I could barely believe it!  The more I thought about it after my excitement drew, the more nervous and overwhelmed I felt.  While I was travelling I told myself how much I couldn't wait to get home and start real life and routine back up.  I wanted to get serious about my studies and go back to school.  I guess I just didn't think it would happen this fast.  The Lord put some pretty strong desires on my heart.  I prayed over and over for guidance and to follow in His path layed out for me, and now I am doubting that?!  It's nuts how quick He has knit this together!  With some great reassurance, encouragement and support from my dear mother, I am psyched to do this!  It's going to be tough and stressful, but nothing that I can't handle because the Lord is walking with me!  Unfortunately I do have to complete the pre-req and receive over 70% to officially get in!  Pray I do well ! :)
I am as giddy as a school girl.. oh wait, I will be a school girl ! ;)

Just speaking from the heart.

Why is it so hard to find people in the world of today, who genuinely do as they say?  Who are the same everywhere they go?  They stand firm in what they believe in and hold to it.  They aren't easily shaken.  They encourage, support, and love against all odds.  They are the person to whom all others can go to.  Why is this so hard to find?  It's disappointing to share deep truths with another only to find that person isn't true to who they are.  How do you know they care for what you have spoken, if they so easily brake the boundaries of their own life.  Boundaries are some of the most important settings one can put infront of them.  Not causing limitations, but for your own moral good against making bad decisions.  I wish people would stop to think once in awhile about what the right thing to do is.  Respect is given to those who will stand up and fight regardless of who's watching, regardless of what the outcome is.. because it's the right thing to do.  It is amusing to try to understand how naive people can be with their actions.  Such hurt can run deep, and one won't even blink twice.   I guess the song lyrics ring true, " What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."

Back at it!

Hello!
I loved blogging so much during my Asia trip that I have decided to make another blog!  Hopefully entailing stories and thoughts about truth, faith, love.. and the ordinary impulse adventures within my reach!  I love reading others blogs and hope the same will be thought about this such one.
Bye for now!