The challenges that Life throws upon us. yet God remains strong.

 So right now, It is Halloween night and I'm sitting in a dark room  with only one light on wondering why I am feeling this way! I am supposed to be loving swimming but now I don't. My heart is not feeling it as much anymore and i love my classes but I feel like there is not enough time in my day.. I just need a break from reality and just need a mental health day where I can sit down and relax with a good movie and a good book yet I don't have time for that either. I know I am not the only one going through this but I feel like the whole world is against me right now. It is hard for me to happy right now as well and the only joy I am feeling right now is my joy that comes from Jesus and I can look heavenward and know that no matter what I do. His love is a love that won't let go:) That is a constant reminder in my life as well! So I know that blog posts are supposed to be happy and exciting but right now my life is not that and I needed to write down my thoughts because now I honestly feel better!

Just a few Reasons why one must love the Fall and Fall break!

So i had a great fall break from Messiah this past weekend! It was a cool weekend but I was able to spend some of it outside enjoying the fall crisp weather.

1. The colors of fall are just spectacular. Seeing brown,orange and yellow leaves just melt my heart. It makes the place you live so much more beautiful and you tend to appreciate God's creation more. I certainly do!
2. You can pull out those sweaters and long sleeved shirts as they have been tucked away all spring and summer. My winter clothes have definitely got to be my favorite in terms of style. Cute cardigans, sweaters, boots, and corduroys!
3. Once it is fall, I know my two favorite holidays are just around the corner. Thanksgiving and Christmas.
4. You can act like a little kid again and play in the leaves and throw leaves in the air with no one judging you! You are just having fun! Carving pumpkins is always a blast as well!

Father daughter time:)

5. Best part of fall break: Hanging out with family , having absolutely nothing to do and going outside to enjoy the beautiful fall weather.

something that has been on my heart recently!

Today at church the pastor talked about how we need to stop being scared of things but to fully put our trust in God. God is always with us. He is all powerful and He is for us and not against us. We live in a cruel world where everyone seems like they are against us. Christians get ridiculed all the time because we are supposed to be the "perfect people" in society. In all actuality, we are far from perfect. However, even though we are not perfect, we need to stop fearing people and things. God is for me not against me. In human forms, this is like a big brother defending a younger sibling.They don't want anything bad to happen to them and if it does they would defend us and be there always. Well, God is all powerful and can fight off any "bad guy" that comes in our midst and He will always be there and He loves us so much that He will always be for us and not against us.
Recently, I have been struggling with trying to figure if God is really there for me always. It is so easy to get so involved in school work and friends that I sometimes forget that I have someone who is waiting to communicate with me and is waiting for me to come to Him. Church was really great today and I am so happy that we have the freedom in America to worship freely on Sundays. Our God is certainly greater than any other thing ever!

Home is where the heart is

Why families are so important:
1. They love and care for you even when you know you are a weirdo and hard to handle.
2. They are simply just great to be around.
3. They know you better than anyone else on this earth does yet they still are interested in what is going on in your life and takes an interest in your life.
4. You can be yourself around them and not have to get ridiculed or made fun of if you say something that might sound really retarded and stupid.
5. And the last reason why my family is so important is they make me so happy.

You know the common saying, Home is where the heart is.? Well, that is certainly true for me. As much as I love  my college, Messiah, my heart will always be in Philadelphia where my home is and where my family resides. Home in this quote not only means just where your actual home is but actually where your family is and where you  feel most comfortable.

I was able to go home this weekend and see my family and it was a  great weekend. I mean the Phillies lost and so did the Eagles so that was kind of depressing but it was just great to see my family again and be at home for 2 days. I also visited my grandpa in the hospital which was hard to see but it was great to see him too. He is recovering quite well now. I got to see both of my sisters and my family played Frisbee golf to enjoy the gorgeous weather God supplied for us.  It was great to see my family! I love them all so much. I am blessed to have such a great family!