Never Never Land seemed like a pretty good idea.

"The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the strength within you that survives all the hurt."

I came across this quote the other day when I was looking for a quote for my facebook. It kind of hit me right where I have been over the last year.

This time last year I was miserable. As you might have read in my first few blogs, I was struggling with growing up. I wasn't as secure in myself and in my faith as I needed to be. It's not until you reach your lowest points in life that you realize you can't do it on your own. All that I could really turn to was God at that point. It wasn't until then that I was lifted up. All last school year and flowing into this year, I can say that I have grown up a tremendous amount. Last year I think I called my parents about three or four times a day and this year I have cut back a tremendous amount. Not that I don't want to talk to them, but I think I am starting to build a life of my own where I don't need to rely on them for everything. Although it is good to know that they will always be there for me!

Anyways, relating this back to the quote, I think the "hurt" I experienced in the beginning stages of college prevailed in the end. I found that I had strength through Jesus Christ and in leaning on Him, I could survive any challenge thrown against me.

This year at school has been going great! Tonight is the first CCF (Campus Christian Fellowship) meeting of the school year. I hope to see former CORE members and catch up with them! This year's CORE (CORE is what we call "Bible study" at CCF)seems like a great group. We have about five returners and have about ten freshman and new girls that have shown interest in coming which is exciting. That will be on Monday nights so next Monday will be the first one. All of these events really have helped me be more comfortable in my walk with God and have blessed me with great friendships with a great group of girls. :)