She will be loved.

I probably shouldn't be writing at the moment. It could be dangerous. But I haven't written anything in a while. Part of the reason is because school has bogged me down somethin' awful and I just flat out haven't had time. Another (and probably the more prevalent reason) is because I just haven't had the patience to organize all my thoughts as of late. You know you're overloaded when...

But for now...I'll try. I feel like lately, that's all I'm doing: trying. I mean, why not, right? We have one life to live. We might as well keep trying everyday to make it the best possible life we can. And I can say with all honesty that this semester has been one of the best semesters of school I've ever had. I've done many things I've never done before. I've done things I'd never thought I'd have the opportunity to do. I've found myself introduced and reintroduced to people who have truly shaped me for the better. And I am so thankful that I serve such a loving God who takes such good care of me.

Especially considering that I don't deserve a shred of it.

When you have so much, all you can be is humble. I've tried to cocky thing. More than once. And I won't lie, sometimes being cocky feels really good. But only for a moment. One thing that has really come into focus for me over the past few weeks is that life is simply this moment. Right now. The past is gone. The future doesn't exist. Life is simply now. So when you look around at all the blessings you have in the "now," you have to be humble. Because sitting around thinking about how much you deserve it all will not get you very far.

But it's not always rainbows and butterflies
It's compromise that moves us along

Find those that shape you, those that challenge you, those who surprise you, those who impress you, those who intrigue you, those who make you laugh, those who love you. Those who love you. Those who love you. And hold on to these people. Fight for these people. Understand that they are just that...people. They're not angels. They're not demons. Just people. But people who are, nevertheless, very important to you. Have faith in people. It hurts sometimes. And sometimes you might want to throw in the towel.

But God never forgets any of His sheep. So why on Earth should we?

Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay a while