This has been one of the hardest weeks of my life. Since Sunday morning at 5AM we’ve been booked from 5AM to 10:30PM every day except today. We’ve gotten up and had corporate exercise together (which isn’t as horrible as it sounds, but it’s still tough). We’ve had session after session about the committments we’re making, rules, HA history, and important life lessons. We’ve had team building activities and personality tests; interviews and skills tests. We’ve had some fun, too. But mostly, it’s been tough. I also got moved from my gauntlet core. I really liked them, a lot. I know God knows what He’s doing here, and at least there’s one girl in my core (and room) who’s a lot like me, but I still miss the girls I’ve already made close bonds with, despite hiding in my hole the first two days (somewhat).

I’ve already learned a few big lessons while I’m here. One is summed up with this: Phil 4:6-7 “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. [7] If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” *Just remember that God knows the desires of your heart far better than we do. Fully trust Him with those desires…He will not disappoint you!

And the other is choosing to walk in freedom. Today’s been slighty harder because I had an uprootle (it’s a word now…), and I’m dealing with some other symptoms, but the last few days I have woken up and chosen to walk in freedom. It makes such a difference in my life, and I feel free and peaceful. I still don’t know how I feel about here, not that it matters because I stood up last night and made the committment with all the other Januaries at the committment banquet. It’s getting better. We find out ministry placements on Monday. I’ll be sending out a mass email either Monday night or Tuesday sometime to let everyone know what’s going on and my address and all that jazz. For now, I’m going to shower and get ready to head to bed. We have church tomorrow; I’m going to a place called the Vineyard in Tyler. Apparently Eisley is the worship band there…. I’ve heard good thigs. I’m even going with three other people; maybe I’m starting to leave my box already…. maybe. Alrighty, goodnight.