Sarah

Write on, peeps, write on. :) Yeah, I'm lame.

Well, since no one has written during this past week, I suppose I shall contribute:

I am mad excited about the retreat that's coming up tomorrow. Why? Because I haven't been to a retreat in forEVER. The last time I went to one was like in 5th or 6th grade, and even that one wasn't really legit. It was just with my class, and there wasn't too much contact with God during that time. 

I'm not saying I'm seeking a spiritual high or whatever - I don't even know what one feels like. I just really want it to be a changing experience in general, where I can just feel His presence while we're there, amidst all the greasy hair, lack of sleep, hoarse throats from singing/praying. 

I want it to be a changing experience for our class - that we'll just really be able to make the most of our first GCC retreat and really get to know and love each other AND spend time with some of the people that are going to be leaving us in a few months. 

I want it to be a changing experience for our church - that we'll just become more cohesive as a church, across campuses, and just enjoy our 2-day (0.5 Friday + 1.0 Saturday + 0.5 Sunday) break from the stresses and demands of the world. I don't know about you guys, but this past month back has been really, really stressful. I have like a really nice schedule, considering I have five classes. I start at 10/10:30 and end at 2/3. That's pretty good for me, because I like consistency. But in between writing at the Daily Pennsylvanian and trying to get in my at least 200 pg/week readings and still trying to put God first - it's been so much harder than I expected. I even had to give up work so I could make room for everything else. So this retreat, I just really, really want to let go of everything for once and just surround myself with not only the people I love, but a God that loves me.

So yeah. I can't wait until I get out of class tomorrow; I will most likely waste the time between 2-6 pm because I'll be so scatterbrained. BUT I'm hoping I'll tie up loose ends before I go so that when we get there, my mind will only be focused on what's important. And for those that are really burdened with a lot of work over the weekend: pray. I know that's cliched and all, but seriously, I prayed that things would just work out this week, and they kind of did. And I will be praying for all of y'all. This too shall pass, right?

Peace out, girl scout.