Maybe a Little Overdue.

So, if you follow my blog regularly, you're like, "Man Anna, you've been slacking." That or you are now thinking, "Ha, yeah Anna that's a little narcissistic of you. I didn't even notice." Either way, well, that's okay because you're reading now, aren't you? :)

Well, if you are a regular follower, you know that I tend to post when exciting things happen in my life. I tend not to post when I am having a hard time or dealing with anything even halfway difficult. No one wants to read about that, and quite frankly, I don't want to write about it.

So the last couple of weeks have been rough. I have been homesick and really missing Missouri summers. Every summer up until now has been roughly the same for me. They have consisted of the lake, swimming, softball, family, friends, etc. BUT, don't feel bad. These last couple of days have been so reassuring. Why? Well, because God is good, that's why.

Last week my mom got a random ride to Colorado with two of my former high school teachers, also my mom's co-workers, also my brother's friends. Kind of funny how that all works. The Houps so graciously gave my mom a ride to Colorado Springs where I picked her up and brought her back to Estes with me. She stayed until Monday evening when she flew home to Missouri. I felt a little bad because I work 8 hours a day, which meant she had to find things to do from 10:00-6:30 all four days besides Monday when I was off work. We spent a lot of good, quality time together in the evenings though, and that was pretty great. I just want to give a big thanks to the Houps for driving her out here, my momma for coming on such short notice, and my daddy for being so supportive of my mom's adventurous decisions.

So between that visit from my mom, my LT workshop that started Sunday, and Project Group yesterday, I have had an attitude change. I am feeling much better about my summer here. I have been reminded that God really does provide. Learning to surrender to Him and trust Him with my whole life is a challenge. There's no doubt about that. I feel though, like I am learning more and more on how to do that every day that I am out here. No one ever promised me that it would be easy here. But it will be rewarding, and (I think) worth every second.

Love you guys.

Anna

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

Matthew 6:33-34