Shortest Blog Ever ;)

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 So like every night I’m lying in bed, thinking of what I’ve learned today and staring at the ceiling fan. But for some reason last night a thought popped in my head while staring at the ceiling fan. My life is like a ceiling fan – sometimes I turn on, sometimes I turn off, sometimes I go fast, sometimes I go slow, and sometimes I wobble back and forth. But just like the ceiling fan I’m connect to something solid and non-moving. Jesus – he keeps me from spinning out of control and crashing to the ground. The rod from the ceiling is like the Holy Spirit that keeps me in line and keeps me grounded to the rock of my Salvation. I love it when random earthly things show me more meaning in the spiritual sense. God is awesome J
So right now my husband is on his way to ATL to the airport. It is an extremely exciting moment for me because I get to see him for the first time in 6 months! I can't believe its been that long already. I started school back today and did a half day. It went well and I really am happy to get to see all my friends and students again :) I finished my 2 week malaria treatment today and I'm stoked at how much better I feel. I'm so blessed. I'll write more later :)

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  1. JulesDecember 9, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    Yey!! And I beat his tail at dominoes! :)

    Love you. Keep writing!!

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