New Beginnings

As many of you know that at the end of last semester I moved into a different room. I changed roommates, went to a different hall and had to leave my RA and friends I had made in that hall. Things were not going well in my old room. I was constantly stressed and I was not getting along with my roommates. A friend of mine brought it to my attention that I had not been my happy self since school had started. That is when I realized that the roommate situation was affecting me in every aspect of my life.I started to pray and ask God for direction in whether I should stay or not. After many prayers (from family and friends) and lots of advice I decided to go for it. I was only going to move out if it was in the same building I was currently living in. Well, around thanksgiving break I found a new room. I was so happy!! Immediately I was renewed with the joy I once had and stress had been lifted off my shoulders. After I found someone to move in with, then the paper work began and getting it approved. I found out I was able to move out and that I needed to move into my new room during finals week. That was a rough week, but with God's strength and my mother's help (along with many friends) I made it through finals week and moved into my new room.

It was very nerve-racking at first. I didn't know my new roommate all to well, I didn't know people in my hall or my RA. But I knew that this is where I needed to be. Now a few days into the new semester and settling in, I am starting to feel more comfortable and at place in my new room. It's the beginning of a new year, with new classes, new friends, new room and a new roommate. I am now feeling the joy and peace of Christ through all this NEW that He has put into my life.