Seasons Of Change

Nothing ever stays the same, that's the only thing that won't change. You have to grow up. There are descions you have to make, and experiences you have to go through. Ever life has seasons of change and lately I have felt them blowing my way.
For a while now I have been considering going to running start my junior year (next year)but after some prayer and conversations with wise people. We felt like that door was shutting. So now I am happy to say that I am looking forward to another two years at our co -open and of homeschooling.
Another adventure I have been up to is one lots of other teens have done as a well, braces! I have had them for almost a year now and have another year to go, but I have hit a point in my treatment were I need to have some oral surgery done to remove some teeth for space. Thankful for the advances in dentistry and also praying for peace and healing during this wonderful upcoming adventure.
Change isn't all bad however, there are fun parts to growing up, like drivers Ed and turning 16 and so many other rides of passage. But as I face these different challenges I am continually thankful for God's neverending wisdom, peace, comfort, joy, and guidence. He is truly good all the time.

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