If there's a will, there's a way!

Another week almost done! Can't believe how fast January is going by, and February is almost here. I'm excited for a new week to start, a new month to begin and another year of awesomeness! Everyday is a gift, so I've been searching for good in each day. Some days it's hard, but I know good is still always there. 

This week hasn't been the best for me, but people have been so gracious. The Lord has been so faithful that I have no reason not be thankful for all of my days. 

This week has been full of school, work, laughs, the bible, some stress, meeting with people/professors, and loving people. School this term; as of right now; hasn't been too crazy. Week three has just past, so we will see how the rest of it goes. Projects are starting up with due dates, and I am still in the process of solving my problem with how much longer I have in school. In all honesty I won't probably be done for another two years, that's how I feel things are going. I am fine with that. There is a greater plan for me, one that I am not in control of. I will be filling out the education program application this week, and I am hoping I can get it all complete without a huge hassle.

 

The rest of my week has been an adventure. I was finally able to get some random things done that needed to get done. File my taxes, complete my Fafsa, register for Praxis i Reading basic skills test, go to the dentist; all the great things that come with being an adult. Yesterday I went to the dentist and got two fillings. Man was my mouth numb! If I had taken a picture I would post it. Guess I'll to remember and do that Friday since I am getting two more fillings done. Little stressful getting all of that done, but it needs to be done. 

Now there is today. I had stuff I thought needed to get done, but there was another plan for me. Thankfully I have awesome resources and people in my life that the day wasn't all that bad. It started with a working driving car. (And this will be the short version, just because I don't feel the need to leave every single detail.) I had class, worked out, then came back home to drive it again. As I went to start my car, it turned on, but wouldn't turn over. Starting making some phone calls, and with great luck I was able to call AAA and have someone from Independence come to my house to and jump start my car battery. I was able to drive where I needed to and was told to drive around for twenty minutes to charge my battery. I get home, (and I have had my share of car troubles, including the battery) turn my car off, then think I should try to turn it on again. Battery. Completely dead. Now I am trying to figure out what to do. AAA guy comes back over, tests my battery and it's overall bad. After many phones calls and figuring out what to do, I am able to borrow a roommates car and drive to exchange my battery for a new one! After about 7 hours of battery trouble I have a running car! :) The moral of my little life story is if there is a will, there is a way. The AAA guy was so great. I had talked to him earlier to see if he could put my car battery in. Because in all honesty I had no idea how. I got home tonight, and he put my battery in around 7, and then my car runs. The thing that touched me the most is how genuine he was. (If you know me, I like to talk and tell stories. I'm the type to make conversation if you are in my presence. So earlier today I told AAA guy, oh his name is Steve. I told Steve that I needed my car because I have a test tomorrow in Portland.) As Steve was leaving my house, I said, "Thank you so much for coming over three times today. Have a great night." He replies with, "Good luck on your test." Alright, so I go inside and my eyes start to well up. He didn't have to say that or remember that I had a test, but it's the fact that he did. 

God makes good in all circumstances. I could have made my whole situation terrible, and wonder why this happened to me. I decided against that. I decided that I need to rely on other people other and learn that life isn't going to be easy. When things seem to be going really well, it's ok to have a bad day here and there. It's really what you make of it overall. So tomorrow is a really important day. At Western we are required to take tests for education (that sadly we have to pay lots of money for). Tomorrow I am taking a test that I have already failed once, and I lack in that area. Prayers for that welcomed and appreciated, among other things as well!

I don't get to talk to a lot of people everyday, so this is my way of journaling and letting out what I need to be said. And a way for the people who want to know what it going on with me to catch up on that. 

I am thankful everyday for the people in my life. You are all placed perfectly in a wonderful plan you may not even be aware of. There are somedays someone is placed on my heart, so I'll pray for you. It's in hopes that you can have a great plan for your life.

Not everyday is perfect, but everyday has a blessing and something to be thankful for!

¹¹ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ¹² Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. ¹³ You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

Jeremiah 29:11-13

A verse that spoke to me this week, and has lots of insight in what I need to be striving for.

I hope everyone has an amazing weekend and week! And I want to say thanks for reading! I appreciate all your support :)

Alyssa :)