Life Is Precious

I once again find myself tired as I write this. I've been putting in some really long days this week. The earliest I have gotten home this week has been 7:00 and my evenings have been packed. Monday night was Young Life. On Tuesday night I had a bridal shower for one of the 3rd grade teachers at my school, and tonight was our very first campaigners meeting of the year. I'm excited for YL campaigners. Not excited that it is on Wednesday nights cuz now I have to try to magically be in two places at once (my Bible study, which I've realized I just can't give up...I gave up the other two...and hanging out with five awesome high school girls). I'm thankful that I have finally overcome my horrible high school experiences and can love these kids with the love of Jesus without feeling like I'm getting in the way all of the time. :) The rest of the week is sure to fly by as quickly as the first half did. On Tuesday I'm flying home to Iowa. I haven't been there since August. It doesn't quite feel like I'm going home yet. This has been the longest I have ever been away from home. In other news, my great-uncle died in Michigan this past week and another has cancer. Contemplating how quickly my weeks have gone by in the past couple of months, I am reminded just how precious life is and just how easily it could be taken from me at any moment. Tonight I am reminded to be thankful for all of the awesome opportunities that God gives me each day. I pray that I recognize just how valuable each one is. Life is precious.

Country Music is Awesome!

So tired right now! Currently I'm sitting in bed watching the Country Music Awards. It is one of my favorite television nights of the year. There aren't too many nights where all I do is sit and watch tv. This is nice...pause...Kenny Chesney just won entertainer of the year! I am so excited...pause...I had to watch him accept the award. So many great singers out there. I still love my country. I used to deny the whole phrase, "You can take the girl out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the girl." For me, at least, nothing could be more true. I wish this were a more interesting post, but I am too tired to think. It may only be 9:58, but I think I'm ready to go to bed!

Good Night!

P.S. Be sure to vote tomorrow!