It's been a long time since I've posted...probably because it's been a bit of an adjustment coming back to school, when normally, I would be off track.
Overall, things are good. I really just have to try hard to take it a day at a time, or I'll get stressed or upset or overwhelmed by my feelings. I'm doing alright with that, so far.

Today though, I was a bit morose because I missed Brianne more than usual. I realized that she's been out on her mission for about 6 months, so she's about a third of the way through. I've been able to manage alright without her within my reach, but I can't say that I've enjoyed it. I was looking through old texts and saw the ways that we truly cared and depended on each other. Even though I pour over old memories and remember the example she was to me, she continues to inspire and uplift me, through her emails.
I hope this doesn't sound too much like complaining, because I am well aware of the great blessing I have; I get to write an email to her every week, instead of writing a letter and waiting weeks for her to respond. I'm lucky, but I still miss her.

So while she's serving the Lord, I have to try and follow the example she set. It can be done. While things are not ideal, (mostly because it's still towards the beginning of the semester) I feel hopeful for things to come. I try to take steps each day to be the person I want to be, and I hope that's aligned with the Lord's purpose for me.