resolution

So it has been a really long time since I wrote anything on here but this has become one of my resolutions for the year because I do enjoy getting my thoughts down in words. It’s just always finding the time to do so is hard for me. I want to do this on a regular basis from now on. This first one will be longer then most since I haven’t written in a while but I hope you enjoy.

Update on the family and friends around me:
My Grandma and Grandpa Sloan are adjusting to the new normal. The past few months have been really rough on them and our family but God has blessed us so much. My Grandma and Grandpa Keith have entered into the technological world and have bought a computer. I helped them set up Skype and I have been extremely blessed that I can talk with them on a regular basis. Haha they also have facebook now and it’s so much fun to watch them learn everything. Mom and Dad are doing great. My brother Matt and his wife, Magan, are living in Wendell, NC and have the most precious puppy, named Molly. My sister, Megan, and I are getting ready to head back to Boone on Saturday. I am actually looking forward to getting back to the snow. My cousin, Brandi, and her husband, Jeremy are expecting their first baby boy in April. I’m super excited about that. Also, my good friends Heather and her husband, Drew, are expecting their second child. They have the most precious boy, named Daniel, and he is going to be an amazing big brother.

Update about me:
I am a second semester Junior at Appalachian State University. I am majoring in Technical Photography and minoring in General Business. I am loving my classes and the opportunities that God has given me to learn about something that I love. After working with Mission Serve for the past two summers I have finally decided to move on. I am going to miss driving around in that truck pulling a trailer soo much. I’m hoping and praying to get a job working with a youth group. I’m super excited about what God has in store for this coming semester and summer. I’ll be taking 18 hours this semester. I’m very nervous about that but we’ll see how it goes soon enough.

I love reading and it is something I will probably end up talking about alot. This evening I just started reading Authentic Relationships by Wayne & Clay Jacobsen. I am constantly struggling with how to better love God and love people. So I’m really looking forward to reading more of this book. The book starts with having you look at your relationship with God: “You cannot hope to give to others what you have not received from God himself. One anothering begins on the inside.” (Pg. 23)

But it is supper time so that will be all for now. Below are some pictures from Christmas. Talk to yall soon.