So, for those of you who have been praying, thank you. I thought I would update you all. My grandfather was in the hospital for a week before he passed away on Friday night. It was hard to receive the news, even though I knew it was coming. I guess there's always just a small, even very small, spark of hope within me. Part of me is glad he is no longer suffering, but then the other part of me is just sad. Losing a human life is something I don't think I could ever get used to. It's such a weird place to be, grieving. I am so thankful I got to spend some time with him last month. If I could encourage any of you, spend time with your family and people you love, mend relationships, forgive.
I'm reading a passage of Scripture and writing something for his memorial service. Pray as we prepare things and get everything in order. His service is in Miami next weekend.
One thing that I've been realizing is how easy it is to focus on your circumstances. That's a problem. When your focus is on life's troubles, you feel like you're thrown around and beaten down during trials. At least that's what it can feel like to me. But what happens when our focus is on the one thing that doesn't change? You're not tossed around as much. So that's what I've been seeking to do- keep my focus on Christ, who doesn't change. He is my one constant.
In other news, the spring semester is in full swing. We started our Bible study, and I can honestly say I am SO excited about it. We are reading Colossians, and already I love getting deep into the Word, and getting the girls in my Bible study excited about it too. I've been meeting one-on-one with some of the freshmen girls, as well as some of the upper-classmen, and I walk away every time thinking, "Wow, this is a blessed job." Thank you for your support and your prayers!
On that note, I'm still fund raising. I have a deadline coming up at the end of the month, and I still have $2,472 to raise. Sometimes it seems near impossible to get to 100%. But I know that God can and does provide! Would you pray for my funding? And would you prayerfully consider helping me reach this goal by giving a special one time gift of $100-$1000, or partnering with me monthly $25-$100? In reaching my budget, I will be able to stay on campus and continue to minister to young women at Florida State! Thank you so much friends!
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