School- What Else?

As any other college student, I sat down to begin truly focusing on writing my papers. Unlike those other college students, I am lame- working on them during Spring Break, weeks before they're due.

I open my saved articles, the quotes I want to use and what I have so far (about 1/5th of a page of lousy ideas). As well as two of the most useful websites ever made:

www.citationmachine.net

wwww.dictionary.com

You might (correctly) guess that I am in the process of writing 3 research papers, a series of 4 developmental newsletters, an assessment summary/reflection, a summary/reflection on my field study and a portfolio. Oh, and a thank you letter. (recieved the letter in the mail today saying I got another scholarships!!!!)

I love school this semester (- one class). I've been telling myself that if I could only make it to Spring Break, I could finish the semester. Well, it's here. And I'm still alive, so I guess I'll have to finish this semester... :)

Gah, I'm such a boring person! School is the only thing I find myself talking about and I know people must get bored of it. Oh well, I'll be graduated in 13 1/2 months and then I won't have to talk about it anymore. :-D 13 1/2 months??!? I, Rachel Nilson, will have a Bachelors in Child Development! how crazy... tear, tear, I'm growing up so fast!

Hebrews 11:7

-[Prompted] by faith Noah, being forewarned by God concerning events of which as yet there was no visible sign, took heed and diligently and reverently constructed and prepared an ark for the deliverance of his own family. By this [his faith which relied on God] he passed judgment and sentence on the world's unbelief and became an heir and possessor of righteousness (that relation of being right into which God puts the person who has faith).

-By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.

-By faith Noah, being warned by God of things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his house, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.


I believe God has forewarned me concerning events of which there is no visible sign. He has given me a love for children who are unloved. I believe God has placed me where I am to prepare me for my invisible future. As much as I want to move on with the next phase of my life, I must focus on this semester. I don't know where or what He will have me to, but I do believe He has a grand plan for my life involving the orphans within the foster care system. I have a burning desire to make a difference in the life of these children. I can hardly wait to see this new, beautiful, exciting future! The flood will certainly come and it will definitely be challanging, but to see the rainbow in the eyes of even one child will be worth the trials.

God is amazing! He will help me through whatever hardships my future may hold. All He asks is for my complete faith and obedience.