SOMEONE (no names, Carrie:) was reminding me that I really need to update my blog. My last post was Christmas pictures! Because I can't get to sleep, I decided that now would be a good time to do it. Hmmm....where to begin? This year certainly hasn't gone as I planned (but does anything ever?). I'm discovering more and more that high school is like a roller coaster. 2011 has had great pluses, such as great start to forensics, getting a job at Subway (eat fresh!) my sister getting married, and having the chance to go to Nepal on a mission trip. It's defiantly had it's struggles, such as family disagreements and changes, difficulty at church, and today we discovered that my youth pastor and his family-some of my favorite people ever-are moving away. The news hasn't sunk in yet. It's one of those things you think, "That happens to so-and-so, but it won't happen to me." In the midst of these changes, I am thankful that God cannot change. I'm thankful he knows the future and therefore, I can trust Him. I am thankful He is working for my good, even though right now I don't see much good. When people pass away or move, it encourages me to truly love and enjoy people. If you love someone, tell them. If you admire someone, let them know. If you appreciate what someone did or said, don't keep it a secret. Compliments, love, and encouragement isn't mean to be kept to yourself.

Back from an awesome experience!

Hey friends! I am back from Italy, which was an amazing experience! We worked in the town of Milano, which is in northern Italy. My team was 16 wonderful, amazing people who I love. We did street evangelism and drama. We did the drama called Everything, a great drama about a girl who decides to play the world's game and then wants Jesus again. Check out the drama (not our copy) on

http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=ee73e63418003b47d7d5.

I loved going out and talking with the people! It was so amazing to see God working and believe He was real. He's not made up fairy tale! People are so hungry for God and please continue to pray for them.

We also had the chance to visit Vatican City and go to the Coliseum as well as do ministry at the Central Station, a castle, and the douma, a wonderful cathedral. All glory and honor belongs to God and God alone!