I can't believe I'm back on Xanga again. I thought I was done with it, but maybe not. lol So, to whoever may read this, here is a little look into what my life is currrently like!

Well, I've been back from Columbia, SC, for a  few weeks now. I experienced/completed my first year of Master's Commission. I can't even begin to write about all of the amazing things that God has done in my life. I know that I am not the same person I was when I left a little over 9 months ago. God has shown me so many things and helped me work through many of the hurts I was holding onto from the past. I worked through so many insecurites I wasn't even aware that I was struggling with, and have found a new confidence in who God has created me to be. I would say that I've started the long life-long journey of completely finding myself and my identity in God. I've had to make many sacrifices and that hasn't been easy, but nothing is more important to me than my relationship with Him. If He asks me to give something or someone up, I just have to trust that it's the best thing for me to do.

Life in South Carolina was so much fun! I've met some amazing people, well, they're more than people...they're family. I've probably never been closer to a group of people as my MC sisters. They were truly there for me and helped me work through a lot of junk that was in me (and still in me, for that matter!). I'm so thankful for the fun and happy times, as well as the moments of tears and pain. It was so awesome to journey with them and I look forward to more memories next year!

Now that I'm back home, I'm trying to get used to things again. My mom got re-married last summer to Bill. I was reading over some of the previous posts that I had written about him and I don't feel the same way I used to. Of course he still is the same old Bill, but he's a perfect match for my mom, and they seem to be really happy together. It's been hard to get back in the swing of things. I never officially unpacked from our move last summer, and we're moving again in July. So, I'm kinda like what's the use unpacking all my stuff from Master's plus the other boxes, just to repack them in less than a month. Needless to say, my room is not the neatest it could be, but I'm making the most of it..trying to at least.

I'm working again at the pool this year. Lifeguarding is a nice, laid-back job to have in the midst of all the craziness. By craziness I mean the intern position that I've taken at my church. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love what I'm doing and all I'm learning, but it's the complete opposite of laid-back!! It's probably a lot of good preparation for whatever I'm gonna be doing in the future and I'm so thankful for the opportunity to work with PB and Louis (one of MC brothers).

Overall, I'm very glad to be back home. I'm looking forward to an amazing (but busy) summer working two jobs, going to Honduras, doing outreaches throughout the Tri-Cities area, hanging out with my awesome family and friends, and being stretched like no other! If you've made it this far..kudos to you!! If you get a chance, pray for Haley. She's got something, ulcerated colonitis is what they're calling it, I think. She was admitted to the hospital yesterday, and probably won't be released until Sunday or Monday. I'm really worried about her, but am learning to truly trust in God, because He has her in His hands. Whatever life looks like for you, know that God is always there to lend a helping hand...even if you don't feel like He's there. He will never leave or abandon you!

God bless! -Hannah-

     YAY!! Tomorrow is Friday! No more school..until Monday.. Oh well, it's almost Christmas break, so that's a plus! And then it's a few more months closer to graduation!
     Tomrrow I'm going to see all of my wonderful Evangel friends perform in their "horrible" (Catherine, those are your words, not mine..notice the quotes!) Christmas play. So that should be interesting, and then I have to babysit Saturday night.
     Hopefully this will be a good weekend and will help me get through the long week of school I have ahead of me. Well, i really should go to bed. I haven't gotten that much sleep this week as it is. Lata!