This last week was full of rest and relaxing, but not by choice. As of last Monday I became sick! It started with a swollen throat, and then the cough came... and then the runny nose... By Friday I had to take a day off and stay in bed for the day. As much as I'd like to say I feel much better, I'm still battling symptoms. If you get a chance, please pray for me! I would love to feel better.
I still had a lot of great memories this week, despite being sick. On Monday I went to the mall with Beth, Paige, and Amanda. It was great to just get out of the apartment and hang out! The next day while many were at Jeannes for cadre, we went to the church to make tokens. Tokens are little crafts we make that Jeanne hands out as a remembrance of what she speaks on. We had one day to make 285 chalkboards, and we worked twelve hours on them. We were so proud of ourselves when we thought we had them all done, but then to our shock we found a box full of unpainted chalkboards! So the next night after Oxygen we stayed at the church until 2:30 am to finish them off. They were needed for the next day, so we had no choice. It's when you are up into the early hours of the morning, and you are sick and tired, that your true character is tested. I will admit that I did not have the most positive attitude, but God used that opportunity to stretch me even more.
We had all heard rumours, but on Thursday it finally came a reality. Thursday was the day that they handed out second year applications. Now, this may not seem like such a big deal, but I think everyone's heart jumped a beat as Pastor Jordan told us about the papers in his hands. I do believe that God has called me back for a second year, but filling out the application just made me realize how much I have failed at this year. I don't deserve to come back, but by the grace of God I know that doesn't matter to him. He sees my flaws, but loves me just the same. Our application of twenty five thought provoking questions is due this Friday, and we will soon after have an interview with the entire staff, and Jeanne Mayo herself. I will know by spring break if I am accepted for another year- less than 4 weeks away!
After being in bed all day Friday, trying to feel better, I got up and had to leave my apartment. I was going stir crazy! Amanda and Beth invited me over and we went to Amanda's apartment to eat pizza and watch movies. It was so much fun! I realized that I haven't really just hung out like that in a long time. I am always working or planning something here at Masters, and it's a great thing. I've learned though that I need time to just enjoy my friends and do nothing. So I'm going to make it a priority once a week!
Saturday night I hung out with my family and we talked about our "four questions". Two days before at family time, we went to the airport because it represented going home for all of us. We then talked about how we have been doing since coming back from home, and if we've been growing in all the areas we desire to. Our discussion went so long that we had to meet again and finish what we all had to say. After that, we went to see Princess and the Frog at the dollar theatre. I fell asleep halfway through, but I didn't mind if I was only paying $2 for it.
Right now it's 12:16 here, which means it's officially my mom's birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!! I love you, I miss you, and I will be calling you in the morning. I hope you have a great day!!!
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