So, I have to tell ya. When I left for class this morning, I wanted to die. not literally of course, but I had a baaad case of "the Monday's." I wish I could have chased that sun down and kept it from rising. But that would have required work. 

As I put on my bookbag to walk out of my room, I got the sense that everything had just been loaded onto my shoulders (and no, it wasn't just the weight of my 23984028 lb. bookbag on my shoulders). Stress began mounting up. There is soo much to do this week!

BUT! (there is hope) at the end of the week, I will be freeee! and going on a retreat. which is desperately needed.

So, the second thing that I have to tell you is that, as I was walking to class, thinking about all this stressful stuff, I realized that this too, is a day that the Lord has made (so, let us rejoice and be glad in it!)  I couldn't be here without Him. I couldn't breathe, couldn't walk, couldn't see, couldn't ANYthing without my Lord. As I thought on this, my stress began to lift. I kinda realized, that I just need to take things one day at a time. That is, after all, ALL that I'm given. one day. that's it. just one.               and in that day, i can only put one foot in front of the other. that's the only way i can get anywhere.

So far, this semester has proved to be more difficult, more time-consuming, and more challenging than any of the others. but. I can deal. only with God. but I can deal (and do more than deal actually...i can make this gooood)

So, pardon for my rantings, but, i had to tell ya.

Ps. I'm taking time for the Lord and time for me today. just a little bit out of the day, but it's going to make ALL the difference.