and another.

one more thing.

for some reason..i would love to experience the joy of having my own mini pig..even if it is for only a day.

3 things.

I have a few random things I would like to do in 2010 as of late.

1) join or take some sort of hip hop class. It is something I enjoy randomly doing for fun (even if it is at the gym).

2) read more!

3) get involved in some sort of outreach ministry weekly.

anyways..it was a not so lazy sunday!

and..i move in 2 days..!

A New Year.

Well hello 2010! This is a time for a "new beginning". A new decade has come, and I am ready to take on whatever it brings, that being whatever the Lord wills.

First, as I reflect 2009, I am thankful for a great year! I worked in Montana for the summer and had a great first half of my junior year of college. I ablsolutely love CBU! I was a FOCUS leader, and truly enjoyed working with my partner and getting to know the freshman. I also had great roommates! I was able to spend more time with Hope, as well as get to know the other girls.

This was truly a great year, and the Lord definitely taught me many things. I have realized more and more the deep relationship Christ offers. It is a true friendship and love only possible through grace displayed in the cross. There is so much power in His name. I am so thankful to be known by Him.

This year is beginning with BIG changes. The biggest decision I have made lately is to move to Jupiter, FL (close to West Palm Beach), to live with family and continue with school. My hope is to be stripped from all I have and not be so set on my plan for everything. I know God is leading me here, and I am embracing His call. As I battle my desire to remain in control, I long for Him to have all of me completely, so all I am left with is Him. I know it will be challenging, but I think I am ready. And I know He will equip me with whatever I need. I am thankful for my family down there and can't wait to see what the Lord does.

As I move, I will be leaving lots of familiarity behind, especially with people i have invested in and sincerely love. They will be missed but I know our friendships go beyond distance.

I welcome 2010 with open arms.

Resolved, aim to glorify God in whatever and wherever He leads me.

Ocean Eyes

It's been so long. This is going to have a lots of random thoughts and things..probably because thats how my mind and life is right now :)

Well for one, I worked everyday this week. I work for my friend's parents trucking company. I tried taking a picture of what I do today, but I can't figure out how to send it to my computer, and I was a bit lazy. It's a fun job, and I enjoy going :) I refilled the staples in the stapler today. That's how exciting it is :)

Second, I am playing powderpuff football, in which I am definitely excited about out team. Fortuna Bowl? yes please!

Third, I love Owl City. I started listening to him/them over the summer in Montana, and just recently I bought the cd. I love when every song on a cd is actually legit. I will be going to their show in october. Can't wait!!

Fourth, I love my apartment, except that our bedroom is always freezing. other than that, there is normally at least 5 people here at all times. There's no party like a 326 party.

Fifth, does anyone else think its hard to stay focused on what is important, when everything around you seems to be pulling you away? Does anyone else seem to struggle giving God all control? I do.

Sixth, I love the hymn "On Christ the Solid Rock I stand". It is so true. when everything is falling apart, Christ is our solid rock. amen!

Seventh, I have decided that I almost enjoy running. I am going to run a half marathon with my school in the spring, i believe it is. I love the feeling after a run. So refreshing.

Eigth, I am already thinking of my plans for next summer. I could really use prayer in understanding where to go or what to do.

Nineth, man this list is long. Random fact, I'm addicted to chocolate. Why does it have to be so good.

And finally, tenth ( i just decided i would stop here). I want to work on prayer. I want to wake up early and hang out with God, and dive into His work. I want Him to be my only desire. I want everything else to fade.

well this has been fun.
I hope everyone is having a great week and that you are blessed so you can then be a blessing.

-hillary

always forever.

So yes, I am home, and i have not blogged for some time. To sum it up, camp was amazing! There's no possible way to go to Montana for the summer, meet amazing people, meet God, and not be changed. It was all I expected to be, and so much more.

It is so hard to get back into the swing of things at home. Life not at camp is completely different. A different pace, a different world. I'm not sure I like it. My perspective has changed about a lot of things. I remember coming home, and walking in from lunch, and my family saying "Let's watch t.v." and me thinking, there is so much more we could be doing. It just seems so pointless. There is so much more that Hollywood reality and vain living. I am so thankful to learn that.

How have I changed? I have somewhat changed my idea of what I want to do with my life. I see myself going places. I don't think I can stay in the same city for awhile. I must do something purposeful. I want to see God work and lives changed. I am willing to go where He takes me, wherever that is. I am willing.

I am not a crier, but I was moved today while watching a preview for a movie. (yes though t.v. seems pointless, i did go to the movies with the fam). Anyhow, in the movie, some kid is rejected by everyone and kds at school, and a little boy befriends him. He helps him, and they become family. I want to be like that little boy. I was moved by his compassion and love. I want that.

Lord, may you be my desire, and may i serve others and seek you.

I move to school on Tuesdsay, and cannot wait! FOCUS is going to be a blast..woop woop!

I need to start my packing. :)

-Hillary

i'll fly away.

The time has come. We have one more week of camp! i have barely blinked and it's gone by. I don't like how fast it has gone. But it has been incredibly amazing. I am not ready to leave this new body of Christ. I have made some amazing friends. It will be hard to go. This past weekend was a great last one. About 15 of us went to Graham Creek, which is a 12 mile hike up to this open meadow. The beauty was astounding. It was definitely challenging..but so worth it.

I want to cherish every moment this week. I would even consider this place "home". I am anxious yet excited about the coming semester...I know God has a plan for it..and i am excited to see what that is!


I miss you all and will see you in less than a week!

pics of course!
hillary

girl counselor band pic.

..open meadow.

miles away.

Today was a great day. ahh so fun. So the campers left this morning, and at 9:30 am all of us staff piled in the back of pick up trucks with old matresses and drove to the end of the road, to eventually hike up Monument (a very high mountain). it was soo much fun. We stood in the bed of the trucks all the way there, driving through muddy piles and over giant rocks. It took us about 4 hrs to finally reach our destination. We had to stop for lunch, and let's just say the trucks got stuck many many times. It was so great. Then hiking up Monument was incredible. You basically climb up the side of a mountain, and the view at the top is not even able to be grasped in a picture, so sorry about that. The pictures i took don't even do the mountain justice. You get a 360 degree view of everything around you. The elevation is about 11,000 ft. So great. It was a beautiful day, and so great to see the vast nature that God has created, and so few people get to see such a place.

I can't believe we have 2 weeks left. It's so surreal. Also a quick update. Lauren, our wrangler, and her family are coming to visit for a few days! i think Clydehurst is the perfect place to get away too, especially with all the people that love them so much!

This past week i worked with the jr. highers. It was so great. I learned so much just through the lessons we were teaching them. One thing i learned is that God always comes through for those who believe in Him. We read about Daniel and the lion's den, and it was so neat to remember that when we put God first and trust Him, He will provide a way and ultimately recieve the glory. On thursday night, we went on a campout just down the road. We slept under the stars. Besides it being freezing, it was so great to just lay and see all the stars. It was a great week.

I miss everyone at home, but am soaking in the last few weeks here!

and now for some pics :)
hillary

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this is where we were hiking to..aka. Monument.
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this is the piece we sign at the top, showing we have reached it..my brother did it 2 yrs ago..
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my hiking buddy, Kim.
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