Fall,

come quickly.

Sincerely, 

Giann

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Thankful

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a TeenPact Alumni event called "Back To D.C." Words can not describe this experience. I absolutely adored hanging out with some of the most amazing people and drawing closer to God at the same time!! After coming home and contemplating how to blog this adventure, I decided to write a "Thankful List." This is only the beginning..... :)

#1 Thankful for safe travels.

#2 Thankful for no delayed flights.

#3 Thankful for the laughs I had all week.

#4 Thankful that my injuries required zero stitches.

#5 Thankful for Jennifer, Mrs. Brooks, Paige, and Brenn who helped me during that time. 

#6 Thankful for Mrs. Lydia and Sarah who prayed for me and with me. 

#7 Thankful for the brokenness I experienced which allowed me to see areas of my life where I needed to change. 

#8 Thankful to God who is the God of unconditional love and faithfulness.

#9 Thankful to God who revealed to me that I can never be too far from His grace and love. 

#10 Thankful for the friends I made - Sierra, Allison, Sarah, Paige, Caleb, Hayden, Justin, Kal, Selah, Hannah C. & B., Logan....and many more... :) 

#11 Thankful for our small group which was the best! 

#12 Thankful for Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Weber who walked with me and Elias to the American History Museum. 

#13 Thankful for the entertainment of Hayden's "man" skip. 

#14 Thankful for the many pictures taken by Ashley, Allison, Paige, and Kal.

#15 Thankful for the amazement Kal had with me not ever having been to Taco Bell. And that he decided NOT to mail me a taco from Taco Bell. 

#16 Thankful to God who had the people and week picked out before time began. 

#17 Thankful for the bonding time Me, Lainey, Sarah, and Anderson had in the airport. 

#18 Thankful for Taylor's entertaining text messages and calling me by the name I can't stand, Gigi. 

#19 Thankful for the freedom to worship in our nation's capital right outside the Lincoln Memorial. 

#20 Thankful for the club music that lasted only two nights!! 

#21 Thankful for the notes I received on my back! (Those so were so sweet y'all)

Part 2 to come.......

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*side note: 

I am in the process of creating a picture post.

 It should be up by this weekend.*

I'm Off and Dragging My Friends with Me...

....to this wonderful place.


See ya next week! :)

A Reminder

Worth It 

Love’s not a feeling
Love’s not convenient
But I know love will change your life
Love takes sacrifice
Love cuts like a knife
Sometimes love will make you cry
Love’s not easy
But it’s worth it

Love is a hunger
But love won’t leave you empty
See it’s the language of the heart
Love can steal your pride
But love won’t let you hide
It takes everything you’ve got
Love’s not easy
But it’s worth it

(Chorus)
What you gonna do when the bottom falls out
And you’re left with nothing but your fear and your doubt to hold to
Who will hold you?
Where you gonna run when it’s all on the line
And you’re looking for someone to save your life
To save your life

Love can hear you
Love can heal you
If you let it inside
Oh, remember now
Love’s not easy
But it’s worth it

(Chorus)
What you gonna do when the bottom falls out
And you’re left with nothing but your fear and your doubt to hold to
Who’s gonna hold you?
Oh, where you gonna run when it’s all on the line
And you’re looking for someone to save your life
To save your life

Love can hear you
I know love will heal you
If you let it inside
Oh, remember now
Love’s not easy
But it’s worth it

Words & Music By: Francesca Battistelli / Sam Mizell

We Are Weak, He is Strong.....

"....For when I am weak, then I am strong." 

-1 Corinthians 12:10b-

"Your arm is endowed with power; your hand is strong, your right exalted." 

-Psalm 89:13-

Happy Middle-of-the-Week, y'all! :) 

Seriously.....

....if you read nothing else today. Read this.

Awesome magazine. (that's coming to print soon! :) yay!!)

Favorite Article(s) - The Excellence Test and Godly Guy/Girl Interaction. Worth.your.time!!

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Underneath the pages....

So, I went to Dauphin Island this past week for four days. It was a tough trip but, worth it all. The LORD used that time for good and I'm glad.

This is Pescador and Natan. {They are going to kill me, btw.}

Two precious girls. Good times.

A beach sunset. Pretty times.

Jellyfish sting. Hurting times.

Famous group shot. Fun times.

One night, Pescador led us in a worship song called "Christ is Risen."  Awesome song. 

Listen to it here.

1 Corinthians 15:54c- 57

"Death is swallowed up in victory.

O death, where is your victory?

O death, where is your sting?

The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

That's all. more later! :)