I don't really have anything much to say. I guess this is just going to be more of an update of this past week more than anything else. So, here we go.
Since last week, a lot has happened actually. It's been a rather busy week, and it's been a blessing. Last weekend was my hybrid class, so I had to sit in a classroom for like 10 hours between Friday and Saturday. It was hard. And I will never do it again. haha. No, but seriously. It's not going to happen. It was so hard to stay focused on that class while I was there. But it's over, and I don't have to worry about it anymore. Thank goodness. I also got to Skype with my parents last Saturday! Now, that was a huge blessing!! I have missed them so much over these past few months. So seeing them while I was talking to them was so much greater than I could have ever asked for. Sunday was great. I got to serve in childcare and then I hung out with friends the rest of the day. So I was greatly blessed.
The week was rather good as well...nothing really to complain about. I gave my final speech in Communications on Monday night, so now I'm basically done with that class. The rest of the week I've just been doing schoolwork and going about the normal stuff.
I've seen a lot of improvement in my Bell's Palsy! God is so good! I am so thankful for all the prayers that everyone has been sending up before the Father on my behalf! I don't deserve the things that God does for me, but I am so thankful that the Lord has chosen to help me through this time. This time last week, I was not able to move the right side of my face at all. But today, I can say with great joy that I can move some of the muscles around my eye, I can slightly tug at the corner of my mouth (barely pulling it into a smile), and I can barely flare my nostril. Now, I know that it doesn't sound like too much. BUT it is. It really is a HUGE improvement. And all the glory for healing goes directly to the Lord. This is nothing that I could have done, and there's no medicine that can heal me. The Lord is good. He is healer.
I was really oppressed on Thursday. I just felt beat down, pushed down, and hurt. And it was hard to keep going. I just wanted to hide away in my bed all day and not move. But I had some responsibility, so I had to leave my room. But once I was done with work, I just stayed in my room. And, honestly, it was what I needed. I have been surrounding myself with people a lot this semester. And it's not a bad thing, but I just needed some time to myself that day. It was great. Seriously. It was.
I went to the Campus Yard Sale today, and I got some great deals! I found a good size wok, a pie plate, a hand mixer, and a knife set for $20. Woot! I love getting bargains. These things will all help with moving into an apartment, so I'm excited for August when I can put them to good use!
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I am getting so terribly excited about going to American Samoa! I can't wait to see what the Lord has in store! It's going to be such an amazing journey. And I just want it to start! It's only 31 days until I fly out...oh my goodness. We're so close!
There's still so much to do before I leave though! I'm going to have to move out of my dorm room, finish up school, and pack everything up. It's a lot. But I know that I can do it. The Lord is faithful and He will help me through this time in my life.
The Lord is so good! And I am constantly amazed by His provision. He provides in so many unexpected ways. And I just don't deserve Him. I don't deserve to be in His presence. But I am so thankful for the sacrifice of His Son, so that I can come before Him based on Christ's righteousness. He is so good.
Last night was pure bliss. It really was. The women of my church gathered together at our building last night. And we prayed. We got together and had dinner together. And during that time I got to meet a sweet woman and get to know her a little bit. Then we worshiped together--glorifying the Father. After a sweet time of singing, we entered into a time of prayer. There were different stations set up around the church building, and we could go to each as the Spirit led and pray. Pray for what God laid on our hearts. Pray through the prompts that were set up in each room. Pray for our family and friends. Pray for salvation of many. Pray for our church. Pray for our nation. Pray for the world. Pray. Pray. Pray. It was incredible. And the Lord showed up. He was among us listening to our cries. His presence was undeniable. It was so beautiful. After the sweet time of prayer, we came back together and sang some more, finishing the night bringing glory to God. And then we ate some dessert and talked with one another afterwards. It was such a blessing to gather with the women of my church and pray. I really hope that it happens more often. Not necessarily having dinner and what not, but just gathering together and praying. I want and desire to do that so often. So I hope that more from IDC will be encouraged to pray and get involved in the prayer ministry that we have at IDC.
I am expectantly looking forward to what will happen over this upcoming week. I'm excited to see how God is going to work and move. He is good. And He deserves the glory for my life. I hope and pray I am living solely for Him.
Blessings.
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