here's to some endings and some grand new beginnings...

Well, the time has come. it about 2 1/2 weeks until i move back to my good ole college dorm room and begin the adventures of freshman orientation and my own sophomore year. Its what i've been anticipating all summer long, however, it is a bittersweet ending to a beautiful summer. I have had a few adventures, nothing too extravagant, but fun none the less. I've rekindled old friendships and found treasures among the ruins of what used to be. The memories that i've made this summer will last forever, and i believe that the past 3 months have helped shaped me into the woman i am slowly but surely becoming. There is a quote by Michaelangelo that one of my facebook friends posted the other day that says "I saw the angel in the marble, and i carved until i set her free." I think that this quote quite accurately describes my life thus far. I definitely have my imperfections and my extra baggage, but through time, prayer, and soul searching, God is showing me the person He wants me to become.

On another note, these past 3 weeks, my stepbrother has been in town with us. We had such a great time and I already miss him. We never get to spend that much time all together because we're separated by several states. Reflecting back on these weeks, i see the family that God has blessed me with. It was an extremely disguised blessing, seeing as i would never wish to relive through my parents getting a divorce, go through the life struggles that i have been through, or any of the other baggage that comes from being part of a "dysfunctional" or abnormal family. I've realized that it is because of these abnormalities and circumstances that I have the wisdom and maturity that i have now. I have a rare clarity about life because of what i've been through in my -GULP- almost 20 years (yeah i cant believe i'm a month away from not being a teen anymore). We spent a family weekend at the beach this past weekend and i have never laughed so much with my family. While, i was at the beach i got to see two of my best friends who are down on a summer missions trip. It was so good to see them!!! Man, only 2 1/2 weeks left of summer then my sophomore year starts....where does time go? I dont know, but i love the memories that it leaves behind.