YAHOO.

I feel like I have so much to write, but I'm going to keep it down to just a few things. The picture above is how I feel about having to put everything into words.
Since arriving in Chicago, I've had the most phenomenal time. I have made so many friends, and learned so much already! I've already hit 10 states - not including the ones from previous years that I've been too and boy, has it been fun!

I suppose I'll work backwards in tellign you some.. stufff..
Today I will be heading back to college. I am currently writing to you from Wisconsin. I'm in a beautiful home, around cut down corn fields, with beautiful scenery all around. It reminds me of how I want to have my home one day - bursting with my own kids and other people's too. I have spent my first thanks giving in the home of the Kloths. I go to school with Christian, and I had the privilege of meeting his mum a few months ago. When we connected over times from our pasts, a beautiful friendship was created by God. Melanie asked me to come join the family for thanks giving, and I couldn't wait for break to arrive. Now, it's so crazy that it's already over!

I wish I could go back to the days where I got
thrown in the air onto a bed, and could
find the fun in it over and over!!

I have spent my five day break with one of the most wonderful families. I am so blessed to be here, and to have found a home. I have been so relaxed all weekend. We have watched movies, played games and sat up late talking. I want to share with you some of the things I have been thankful over the short break.

The first thing I am thankful for is family. My family at home, but also the family that I have spent the past few days with. There is so much love here, and I LOVE that! I am thankful for the new little sisters that I have. Many of you will know how much I love kids, and so having the opportunity to spend time with these three sweet girls has been great. I'm sad to leave them, but can't wait for them to come to Chicago to visit.
I am so super thankful for the opportunity to travel. To be able to be at a college in Chicago, where I am constantly getting into God's word, and growing in my relationship with Him every day. I love that I have the chance to visit different states, and see different places. It's SO cool!

Check out our straight faces.. And Nata.. Biting..

I am thankful for the friendships God has given me here in the states. As a people person, it would SUCK to have no friends. Growing up, I was constantly seeking friendship, but struggled a lot, and constantly moved from friend group to friend group. God has totally revealed himself to me, and shown me how He is the most important friend I could have. When I then chose to accept that he then gave me other friends here. I am just so thankful for the people who I now have in my life.

The view out of the window was beautiful!

Something else I would love to share with you is just the work of Christ in me. I have been in Christian college since September last year. Every time I had the chance to go home, I slipped up majorly with some of the things I have been struggling with over the past few years. I knew that if I trusted that God to keep me from those things, he would, but I always just gave in, and got involved, or wrapped up in those things. My break away from college this time has been a time of struggle also. However, this time, I have been able beat the things Satan was really tempting me with. It's been so cool to see what can happen when you really get so serious! :)

My first ever REAL thanksgiving dinner! YUM!

I'm excited to get back to school, but also sad to be leaving a lovely home. As we come into this next season, can I ask you again, just to pray for my home sickness. Apparently, the 3rd, 6th and 9th months away from home are the worst. It just so happens, my 6th months comes right on Christmas day. I am going to be surrounded by another wonderful family who I love dearly, but it will still be a funny day being away from home.

I pray that you will be encouraged by what you've read today somehow, and that you will have a lovely winter season, and remember the real reason that we celebrate Christmas!!

I love this little munchkin!