home alone.

It's spring break at Howard so I've had the past few days off. It's already Wednesday, and I don't think I've crossed one thing off my "to do" list. I have been to two movies (One Day and Abduction) and spent the rest of my time reading, which I love! I've been going back and forth between Hudson Taylor's biography and Beth Moore's study on the fruit of the Spirit. I wish I could share with you everything that I am learning but it will have to suffice to say that if you haven't read about the life of Hudson Taylor, YOU SHOULD! I'm astounded by the way the Lord used him in East Asia. Not only did it take him five months, by ship, to reach China, but he also arrived in an unstable time of war and eventually lost two children to sickness. Inspiring would be an understatement. An excerpt from a letter included in his biography reads,
" And yet, grace can make a few feeble instruments the means of accomplishing great things- things greater even than we can conceive."
We are those feeble instruments.

thankful.

How quickly a month goes by. It hardly seems like September…Brant is back in the States and football season has officially begun. Honestly, I’m trying not to think too much about either in fear of having an emotional break down.

I’m still hoping Brant will give a guest blog appearance sooner than later. His visit made my year! I’ve never had so much fun with someone in my life. I loved taking him to campus and introducing him to all my students. Somehow Anele ended up convincing him to speak at our weekly meeting, which he did very well. After 7 long months apart, it was so nice to spend quality time together finally! He is seriously the sweetest guy in the world…he brought way too many presents to remind me of home and even some how managed to fit a mattress topper in his bag.

It was sad saying “goodbye” for the second time this year, but I know we’ll be back together in only three short months.

As hard as it is not spending the fall in Tuscaloosa, I know it’s going to be an unforgettable experience staying up all night watching Bama games on the internet (hopefully), proudly shaking our crimson and white shakers as if we are making a difference in the game here. We may have to substitute ostrich jerky for a Denny dog in the third quarter, but either way, at least Lauren and I will be in it together! Plus, I’m obviously anticipating we’ll make it to the National Championship for which we’ll definitely be back in time for. Roll Tide!

Hope everyone is enjoying the first weekend of college football!