Good

I realised that it had been awhile since I had written a blog and that most of June's post were rather depressing. So here is something new and brighter.

God has shown me a lot lately.

For the first time in a long time I actually stopped to watch the sun set. It amazes me each time I catch a glimpse of the magnificent colors that no camera or art work could ever fully capture (though I know many have tried, and some have come rather close). I'm reminded of a line from one of my favorite movies: "God must be a painter. Why else would we have so many colors?" -A Beautiful Mind. Have you ever paused long enough to take in some of God's natural amazements? And I'm not just meaning some of the National/State parks. I'm meaning the trees outside, the creek a few blocks down, the sky after a fresh rain. These are all wonders that I've been pausing to look at more closely. One such wonder was when a few of my friends and I were out horseback riding after a rain storm. The sky was the bluest I've ever seem, the grass was very green, and the clouds were a mix of white and grey.

Another eye opener God has shown me is all the support I have not just from Him. Yes, I lean rather heavily on God sometimes, and I know he doesn't mind one bit (in fact I believe He welcomes it). But here on earth with me right now, there are lots of people who care about me and are most definitely there when I need them. And I'm not just talking about family either. Yes my family is very close knit and there is very little that they do not know about me. Especially my brother, there is just a bond there that formed somehow. We used to not be able to stand much of each other growing up, but now that we have gone/going through college we are much closer than ever. (Weird considering how much of a physical distance there is with him being in Lubbock and me in Nacogdoches and rarely we talk).
There are also some really Amazing friends that I can turn to whenever for whatever. I am so incredibly thankful for them, I could probably never give back all that they give me. (not like they would let me either). I can confide in them and not worry about being judged. But at the same time never worry about being board ;-). We always have a good time, whether going dancing or just hanging out. So to all my great friends out there THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.

And Father, you are awesome. I am grateful for my life and all that you have given me. My eyes and heart have absolutely been open. Though it took You slowing my life down for me to see it, I am grateful you showed these things to me.