There is something that takes time and effort to retain and is extremely fragile yet creates the strongest bonds. It has created new friendships and broken old ones. It requires commitment and devotion. The power of this emotional feeling is described as one word: Trust. Trust has always been something I struggle with. It is routinely … More Trusting the Support
This is the time of life for new beginnings and new adventures. Everyone is excited for going off and making their own story. It is time to start their chapter in the big book of life. There are so many great and wonderful things as your future unfolds, but a scary reality can be brushed … More Leaving Behind an Identity
Every year I am amazed at how time flies and how life changes. I will come across a picture where only a few months ago I was a different person. Or a date will come around and I think back to what I was doing on this day last year or the year before that. … More The Grace of Time
When asked the question what my favorite book was previously, I have never had an answer. Now, ever since this summer, I do. This book has shaped my thinking, given me hope, and transformed my every day life. I use the quotes I have underlined from the book nearly every day in conversation. I even … More Uninvited
This morning I was woken up by my dad with one of my favorite coffees in hand. He told me there was a bagel waiting for me downstairs and I could come join them whenever I was ready. I opened my eyes and soaked it all in. I was laying in my warm, soft bed, … More Finding My Purpose on This Mission
Life is full of unexpected, undesired twists. We have no control of the circumstances laid on the path before us, but we do have power over our reactions. Control what you can control and have faith. This is a lesson I am taking to heart and unfolding to try and gain a better understanding of … More Sustained Joy in the Hand of my Savior
Beauty is not always the perfect people who seem to have it all together. For me, I find it in the imperfections. I fully believe that discovering imperfections in people and things creates them into perfection. … More Discovering Beauty in Imperfection
I feel like for my first post I should probably introduce myself a bit. I am currently a senior in highschool. I just finished up my final season of volleyball, but my true passion is approaching quickly. Track. Track has brought me just about every emotion possible, but most of all joy. It has brought … More Introduction
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