Second Time Around

I feel like I've done this before. Actually I have done this before. It was back in September of 2002 when I said goodbye to my family, my friends and all that I knew. And now I'm doing it all over again. However, this time it's different. It's going to be especially hard because of Alexa. She has bonded with my family in ways I cannot explain. Her and my mom are best friends; She views my sister like her second mother. To have to say goodbye to that saddens me the most. I truly hope that Alexa never forgets the relationship she has formed with my family.

Being back here as taught me a lot about myself and life in general. God has taught me things I never would have learned living down in GA. Do not be arrogrant, do not be prideful; so many of what I have been. Family and friends are very important. I have such a hard time keeping close relationships. I know how important it is to have love and support from people you trust. It's hard and painful to be alone.

The most important lesson I have learned is to keep God first and foremost. To trust Him with all aspects of your life. Without Him, everything is impossible. These past seven months have been wonderful because I was close to my family, but at the same time very trying. No job, no money, no way of catching up on bills. But I put my trust in the Lord and He has carried me through these trials and I am forever grateful. This is my summary of my last seven months. I plan on carrying this with me for the rest of my life.