ezekiel 36:26 " I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh."

I have searched- i'm talking been on my hands and knees searching-- for this very verse ALL week. do you know where i found it? on someone else's blog, via twitter! God uses everything for His good. This verse speaks to me in all sorts of ways. Its beautiful. it's a promise of a new beginning despite what you have drudged through to get to God. With the truth of this verse, you can shed all of your baggage and burdens, God will take them and make you a BRAND NEW person. How amazing?

With the beginning of the new school year coming up, I have a few goals.

1. Be a good friend to people who arent good friends themselves. Treat others like you want to be treated- i try, but do not often succeed at this.

2. Spread God's word. I want to share His love with others, and i bet i've often turned down the opportunities i've been given. I pray that I won't overlook even the smallest of chances this year.

3. No matter what happens, keep a positive attitude. That is definitely one that I struggle with often. Everything for God's glory, good bad or otherwise

So moving on, I have 2 more days at home before I go back to good ole college where I will be-- GASP-- a sophomore. can you believe it? Time has flown by and I am getting old. I'm waiting patiently for my grey hair and wrinkles. Having only a few days left I am spending much needed time with friends and family. I love them so much and I am so blessed to have each and every one of them in my life. :) I painted with one of my close friends today and was so sad when I had to leave her :( i'm going to miss her this fall! Its so sad to leave people behind but I have so many things to look forward to. I cannot wait to see God's plan unfold for this year! Yesterday was my last day as a volunteer at Children's Hospital. I have absolutely adored spending time there. Those kids are precious to me and will always hold a piece of my heart. God has definitely confirmed that I am supposed to be working with terminally ill children. One little boy gave me the sweetest picture. I cannot wait to work somewhere like that full time. It definitely gave me a glimpse of the future and something to look forward to. A childs smile is the best gift in the world.

Love yall! I cant wait to move on Sunday!!