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It's Been Too Long

For those of you who don't know, I'm an RA this year which means a lot of change and responsibilities have become a part of my life the last month or so.... Life is busy and I try to remember to take care of my self. My alergies are keeping a lingering cough from a cold I had two weeks ago, but I'm healthy otherwise. I feel like I'm trying to balance a million and two things mentally, just trying to prioritize the stuff that teachers think is important versus the stuff that I think is important, like spending time with Jesus and getting enough rest. Louis is wonderful, and we made an awesome homemade dinner together on Friday and he got me some fun thoughtful gifts like my favorite chapstick and cough drops just to name a few. I can't wait for Bible study to start, the first one is this Tuesday and I've been waiting for this for like 5 months (since bible study ended in late april or early may). I'm so excited for the first seven weeks to be done, only because then a lot of my "RA projects" will have been fulfilled and I can relax a bit more :) Hooray for afternoon naps and the occasional Caribou (with a little help from a gift card from my Grandma) and all that jazz. I am so thankful for the Lord's provision and grace. I'm amazed daily that He really does care about the little things in our lives and when we are desperate for Him and cry out for Him. He always provides in ways I never would have expected. What an awesome God that has rescued me from the pit of yuck and put my feet on solid ground. I love you Jesus!
I've missed this whole blogging phenomina these last few months, and I hope you've enjoyed reading a little snippit from my life. I hope it doesn't sound as if I'm sad or not doing well, because I'm enjoying where God has me more and more as I put my trust in Him and He's really been helping me do that with His sufficient grace- which remains indescribable and unfathomable to my mind.
All I know is He is good, and I want to do everything to point my heart, my mind and the people in my life to Jesus, by seeking Him first.
Thanks for reading and God's blessings my friends!
Love,
Kate

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