I arrived home by lunch time yesterday (which entailed me waking up at 5:30 AM!) But it was well worth it. I got in, ate Chick Fil A with the fam, didn't waste ANY time and went Christmas shopping! :) Got home, ate dinner and then the entire family (including the two puppies!) went out Christmas tree shopping. This was a new experience for the VanCamps because when I was younger, I was allergic to real Christmas trees. Since I was little, we have just always assumed I could not live with a real Christmas tree. Well, I had this revelation that I might have "grown out" of my allergy. We decided to go Christmas tree shopping for the first time ever! It was soo fun! It was almost like going to the pet store and picking out a new puppy. Well, kind of :)
We then went to Walmart, purchased some gorgeous decor, and went home and put it up :)
Today I worked from 9-5:30 at Brighton. It was a unique day because it was the last Saturday before Christmas, so it was CRAZY and it was also PJ DAY at Brighton! Yep, I worked all day in my pajamas :) it definitely added a sense of fun to the day. I was so completely blessed today. I had SO many visitors. It made me remember how many people I really do know and love back here in AZ. A lot of times I think I tend to forget that I spent the first 18 years of my life in this area, and I have a lot of relationships out here.
I got home and changed, then headed with my mom to the Septers house for our churches college Christmas party. The food was absolutely amazing and I think I am going to have to run 10 miles just to work it off! Thank you Septers, for a super fun night!
Now, I lay here in my bed, with so many thoughts that I don't even know where to start. I seem to always have those moments when I home. Those moments of - I love this place, this is my home. but then those moments of- this is not what I am used to, where is my life? I received an email congratulating me on becoming a senior at cbu. I was not sure how to respond. I cannot even fathom that at this time next year, I will be completely out of school. Where am I going to go? Where am I going to live? What will I consume my time with? Yes, I have options. But a lot can change in a year- right?
I know this is a perfect time for me to completely rely and trust in the Lord. But then the first child syndrome kicks in- yes, the "I just want to control everything" syndrome. (ha!)
Anyways, I am so exhausted from work, and I work 40 hours from today until Christmas. But then I think about, and I am SO BLESSED to even have job! The Lord has been sooo incredibly good to me.
So, I end my blog, laying down in my bed on this Saturday night. Praying for guidance and wisdom, hope for my future but comfort in the arms of the Lord. Praying for a wonderful Christmas-time well spend with my family. Praying for humility in everything. Praying that God would send a Godly woman, older than myself, to be a mentor and sister in my life. Praying and thanking the Lord for the millions of blessings that he bestows each and everyday.
Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
1 Peter 1:13
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