Never Far Away

Another mile down the road
Another mile from my home
At times I feel quite alone
Cause you know all there is to know
So hold my heart as it's breaking apart
And I hold yours in mine

You're never far away
From me

I close my eyes and try to see
See you right in front of me
As if you're only in my dreams
But you are everywhere and in between
You're the moonlight
In the dark of my night
And you shine bright so I can see

You're never far away
From me

You catch my tears as they fall
It's like I never left at all
And all the world feels so small
Cause right now we are high above it all
So hold me close
Don't ever let me go
Tell me what I already know

Moms are Wonderful

This past weekend ended up being a lot of fun. Mostly because I was able to spend time with my mom. We ended up going shopping for almost the whole afternoon on Saturday. I cannot even remember the last time I did this with my mom. We didn't buy a whole lot (partly because I am seriously broke) but it was fun to get her opinion on things and find that we agree on a lot more things than we used to. I am so blessed to have someone who supports and encourages me. I know she would be there for me no matter what. That's the kind of mom I want to be someday. Someone who gives good advice, someone trustworthy and dependable, and that child's biggest fan. Our sermon at church yesterday was on parenting. What stuck me most is that often times parents mold their children into little versions of themselves. When I envision my kids, i see them just like me: motivated, hard-working, academically and athletically successful. But that may not be what God's plan is and I have to conscious about not pressuring my kids to do things they may not be called to do or gifted in. Just something to think about down the road because I can see myself being guilty of making mini-me's. NOT good! :) Random tangent, I know. Well today is gorgeous, I want to go outside and do something fun, but the responsible part of me knows i should keep studying for my NCLEX. What to do?

Four Years Later

I cannot believe how fast these last four years have gone! It just seemed like yesterday that I had packed all my things to move into West B at GVSU (with my mom's last parting words, 'Don't forget the pepper spray!). I was so excited to begin a new chapter of my life. Now here I am again, about to embark on a new journey: the real life. I guess I'm officially an adult now, and I'm not sure I like the feeling. Don't get me wrong, I am excited to move forward, but i can't help but look back. It's like being in a swift moving current: impossible to resist even if you wanted to, you can look back but never go back. I am thankful for the many great friendships and memories. I pray for each of you as you also begin your own journey. I know that He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it.