Day 65

Well, today ended up being a lot different then I thought it would be.

I took the trash out of our room today....

And then I listened to a friend tell me about her problems with self mutilation... and she gave me what she used to hurt herself... while she was giving me something, taking it was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I never thought I would be in possession of something like that. And I didn't know what to do with it. I'm glad I could be an outlet for her though. Yeah.

God Bless

Day 64

I'm not sure why I didn't post here last night... I even thought about it and then didn't. Weird.

Well, yesterday..... hm.... My friend and I brought another of our friends to church with us. That was good.

And I went to the school play and congratulated the actors and gave a lot of them hugs. They did an awesome job. I was blown away.

And I watched the beginning of the Oscars with a friend! That was fun.

Okay,
God bless!

Day 62 and 63!

Day 62:

The reason I didn't post yesterday is because I didn't have my computer. I went to a youth conference called Dare 2 Share and was an adult chaperone. It's was awesome, and I'm so glad I devoted my time to it.

Day 63:

Still did the D2S thing today. However, I was able to help a mall employee. He was standing outside the restroom holding a million toilet paper rolls... so I helped him distribute them.

It has been a great weekend, and I'm totally exhausted.

God Bless!

Day 61

It's been a rough day. And I don't even know why. Okay. That's a lie. It has to do with lack of sleep. But anyways....

I gave my roommate another heart box present (aka, the back of a sticky note pad). Yeah. Otherwise, I haven't had a ton of human interaction today.... and considering the mood I'm in, that's probably a gift in itself.

God Bless

Day 60

I'm late posting again, I'm sorry. Last night ended up being really late and I got into bed right away when I got back to the room.

Well. Where to begin.

After Praise last night I saw that one of my friends was crying her eyes out.... so I walked with her back to her dorm. We sat outside and talked about what was bothering her... and I don't know if I've ever felt so helpless. There are no words to describe the pain she is experiencing. She cried on my shoulder. And I told her to write. Write it out. Writer her prayers and write her thoughts. I do a lot better with figuring out what I'm feeling when I write. I hope it helps her too.

God Bless

Day 59

I forgot to post yesterday... my bad.

Well, I went to a group meeting where I found out 50% of my group hadn't actually read any of the text.... so I came up with our game plan and what not.

I am also helping a friend with her psychology project, tis that time in the semester when everyone is doing a project of some sort.

God Bless!

Days 57 and 58

Day 57:
I actually stayed the night at home instead of coming back to campus because my Daddy wanted to spend more time with me. I also made dinner for the family. And decaf coffee in the evening. And I prepared my Dad a cup just the way he likes it... white with Splenda.

Day 58:
I made coffee this morning for mom and myself. I let a friend borrow my Ling and Lang book. And I rode with my roommate to Walmart this afternoon.

It's been a good couple days.

God Bless

Day 56

Yesterday I helped give Hansi for water therapy, he's doing so well!

I also cleared the table and taught my brother how to wash dishes for when I'm at school because Mom can't be doing it. So that was good.

God Bless!

Day 55

I'm home. And our internet here is bad at night, apparently, so not posting at night.

Yesterday, I listened to a friend rant on the phone about work for almost an hour. She needed to vent and relieve some of the frustration, and I hope she felt better after our conversation.

I also helped my brother give our dog hydro-therapy. It was wet and messy, but good for both Hansi and us.

God Bless!

Day 54

I talked to someone I haven't seen in a while instead of reading... this was actually frustrating, but sometimes giving is painful, right?

I drove a friend to Walmart even though I had plenty to do. It was actually a ton of fun.

God Bless

Day 53

I haven't felt very well today.
So I guess one of the biggest gifts I gave was not being around people.
I also spent some time with my friend, Steph, and laughed with her.

God Bless

Day 52

I was super exhausted last night so didn't post, sorry about that.

Yesterday, I let a friend borrow one of my text books because his hasn't come in yet. And I drove my friend and I into Lincoln for supper with our pastor.

It was a good day.

God Bless!

Day 51

Valentine's Day. Normally my least favorite holiday, but this year it was pretty legit. So today I gave lots of little pieces of paper wishing friends a happy day and the occasional hug. I don't think I've ever had a happier Valentine's Day. I also got a package in the mail from my family and I didn't have to wear a coat today! Woah! It was just great. :)

And now, I'm going to go write a letter for my husband box.

God Bless!

Days 49 and 50!

Woah, sorry guys, guess my weekend slipped away from me...

Day 49:
I didn't do much of anything. But I did help a friend clean up some spilled milk.

Day 50:
I bought my roomie ice cream. :)

God Bless!

Day 48

A little behind again, my bad.

Yesterday, I hugged my depressed friend again, he approached me and asked for one. He told me about some cravings he was having, so I made some suggestions on how to avoid them. I hope the plan worked.

I also saved a friend from an awkward table situation. Yeah...

God Bless

Day 47

My friend that suffers from depression came up to me at dinner tonight and asked me for a hug. He then proceeded to tell me that he had a doctor's visit today and hopefully they'll get his medicine figured out. I am so thankful that God is showing him some brightness. Brightness in the midst of brokenness.

I also supported my friend Heidi after we took our Ling and Lang test... I'm sure she did better than she feels about it.

God Bless.

Day 46

After Praise tonight I was able to offer some support to my friend with depression again.... And he did get my shoulder a little wet.... And that is perfectly okay.

I wish there was some way I could lift him out of this mire he finds himself in, but I know that only God can heal his broken spirit. Lots of prayers going his way.

I also made flashcards that my Ling and Lang study group used tonight! We have a test tomorrow.... and it may just be the death of my poor brain.

God Bless

Day 45

I'm actually posting the day of! Crazy!

At supper tonight I noticed they had put out more rolls (we rarely have rolls) and I also noticed that two of my guy friends at a different table didn't have any, and they love rolls. So I went and grabbed some rolls for them. I could have just told them they were there... and I don't know why I didn't.

While I was giving them their bread, I saw that a girl that was sitting with them was getting something and there was some grease on her chair. I was going to sit on it, and then I saw the grease. At first I was just going to push the chair in and not sit, but then I decided that I should just clean it up so she didn't sit in it either. So I did.

Tonight also concludes the third installment of my friend's education on "The Lord of the Rings." It's been great, I can't wait to share the extended editions. :)

God Bless!

Day 44

I missed again last night, my bad.

Yesterday, I provided a place for a friend to just sit and collect herself. A safe harbor. I hate seeing her so distraught... This too shall pass.

God Bless

Day 43

Well, I didn't post last night, but it was intentional. My roommate has a cold, and so she went to bed early. I decided that I didn't want to make a bunch of racket while she was trying to sleep, so I got into bed as well and stayed up reading. That meant I didn't have time to blog. It was all ruined when I dropped my book though... The Fellowship of the Ring had never done me wrong until then. ha.

I continued my educating of my friend Steph by watching The Two Towers.

And I took the trash out! Woohoo!

God Bless

Day 42

Today I helped my friend Sara identify that on the menu at Borders Trio Cocoa=Hot Chocolate. That was a day saver. Ha, kind of kidding.

I also helped put supper away, which included putting homemade croutons (yum!) in a baggie... and salad in a bag (I held the bag, and then we switched positions and I dumped the lettuce).

I helped my friend (the one I'm staying with this weekend) hang her laundry to dry.

It was another good day.

God Bless

Day 41

Today, I had a group presentation in one of my classes, so I carried around my computer and speakers all day. Not ideal, but necessary.

I'm at a friends house this weekend, and I helped make cupcakes! They're wonderful and adorable... it was so much fun.

God Bless

Day 40

I went to the Middsummer's Night Dream play on campus today. Afterwards I was very proud to give all of my friends hugs and tell them how well they did! It was so very wonderful!

God Bless

Day 39

I forgot to post last night, sorry about that.

I worked on some homework with a friend today in between commercial breaks during a sappy hallmark movie...it was a lot of fun.

God Bless

Day 38

Today I was stuck in my room because of snow.

I made my roommate laugh a lot.... I suppose that's a kind of giving.

I also gave her a couple heart box presents....hehe.

God Bless