But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name be filled with joy.
Psalms 5:11
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Looking back at how crazy the summer was I see why this has just finally came to me: it's FALL! Busy is probably an understatement for how the last few months have been. SO heres a short-ish update/post about the summer :) I am happily overwhelmed.
Things I am incredibly thankful for:
My church
Oh how I love Summit. The community and the messages every week are so applicable and helpful in growing my faith and walk with God. I go to college group as well as young professionals and have met such amazing people who are all in such different places in their lives yet are seeking God and community all the same. October starts my 11th month attending and I feel so at home. I was just given an amazing gift and am moved by the generosity and kindness of Summit staff and those who attend.
My job(s)
The salon - I am so grateful that I have been able to keep my job at the salon even though I was upfront about the great possibility of leaving in January. I still get to do something I love greatly and be around amazing mentors and friends.
The dance shop - it's been just like riding a bike going back to the dance shop! I worked there for 2 years prior to cosmetology school and saw an opportunity to squeeze myself back in there and took it. It's been so fun and good to be back there.
CYT - there has been a whole lot of "new" when it comes to teaching at CYT. I've never taught a tap class and have never taught at CYT for an actual quarterly class (they end in a performance). Three weeks in and it has pushed me immensely as well as taught me a lot about my own confidence in what I know.
Photography gigs - I have had a blast shooting senior pics for friends and friends of friends and it reminded me of my love of capturing moments.
My recovery
Six months free of self-harm and nine months free of disordered eating. Praise God, what a new life!
My friends
Man on man, how I love my friends. Whether it's impromptu trips to go swimming and cliff jumping, going to watch a meteor shower, or going hiking up on a mountain, my friends have shown me such great love and support this summer. There truly is a connection with people I have never experienced because of Jesus. It's so cool hearing about people's lives and stories and how good God is. I've reconnected with friends and made a whole lot of new ones. I am overwhelmed daily.
For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling; I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
Psalms 116:8-9
Getting prayed over before I was baptized by my Summit friends
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Overall, this has been in fact a summer of making noise. I have spoke up when I was not being heard, been honest about my intentions, and gave my thoughts and ideas out willfully. As of now, this blog with retain it's name for the sake of simplicity but I will announce a new blog and link to it here for future things when the time comes.
As October approaches, these are the things i want to strive for: living more simply, helping others, embracing life (and failure), and showing the love of Christ in my actions. So here's to fall, the season of new communication, lots of work, sweaters, and drinking copious amounts of tea.
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All to Jesus I surrender
all to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and truth Him
in His presence daily live.
I Surrender All // Ascend The Hill
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