Decisions, and Sacrifices

So I made this blog in hopes that I could journal my life as I am going through the crazy mixed up teenage years, and highschool,  So that one day I can look back and see how far I have come.


It's been hard lately, no lie. I have had to grow up fast and make some big girl decisions on my own and to be honest it's sometimes been a test of my faith. Throughout my journey so far, I have based every decision I have made on God, and have strongly followed Jeremiah 29:11, "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." By following this verse, I have been able to overcome many obstacles.  High School has presented me these past two years, with challenges, joys, new friends, and new enemies. Nothing has been easy, but nothing has been too hard because of God. I have recently had to make one of the hardest decisions of my life. I was in color guard for two years, with the Jacket Regiment, and to sum it all up, had to quit. Personal reasons, and some hurt feelings too caused me some anger, distrust, anxiety, and frustration, and for many many days I spent most of my time angry at the world. I begin to pray to God about these problems and asked him to help me find my decision, the one that suited me the best. Tuesday started tryouts and I didn't stay if that tells you my decision. It has to be one of the hardest things I've done simply because I had 22 sisters and 1 brother, in guard. They got me through some of the hardest things I've done in my life, and I had the most amazing time with them, over the past two years. Looking back, do I have regrets? No. In fact, I am beyond happy with the things I have done. All I can do is trust my decision, trust God, stay strong, and take the positives. 


Now, sacrifices. On July 22, 2010 I got my driver's license. One of the best days of my life. My daddy gave me the dodge and I was pretty much put on a tree limb and told to spread my wings and fly. I did. And for about 8 months I had the best time of my life. Daddy worked for a company he didn't desire very much, and ended up quitting. We prayed and prayed, and God blessed daddy with a job that he loves VERY much. But with this job, he has no company vehicle. And daddy needed transportation to and from work. I gave up the truck for daddy, And now Momma takes me to school, and Nana picks me up. They have informed me that I will receive a brand new car this summer, and I wait patiently, because I know God will bless me with something shiny when the time is right. 


All in all, I have overcome many obstacles the past few months, thanks to my faith, my family, and my friends, the people who have gotten me through some of my hardest days. And I will never have a way to say thank you for all the things they have done.


Until next time, 


Alicia.