Things to Consider

As we go through our lives, we weed out the ones who will remain our friends. Yes I am very selective with the people I trust, and I am very hard on those close to me. I expect a lot from myself, and expect the same from other people. If that is my downfall then so be it. If I have no friends in the end then that is fine, but at least I am right in my standards. I am not claiming to be wise or know everything, but I think getting out of high school has kind of given me a new outlook on life and certain things take too much energy so they are cut out of my life for good.

Here's to a new life, with new people, and new opportunities.

So I've been in the Philippines for a few days now.

This place is one word. HOME.

but one thing has been on my mind. I don't understand why I am so blessed,

I have the same blood running through my veins, the same heritage,

yet I am so privileged to have an amazing family, and a home.

The other day we went to Jollibee, and when we left, a little boy followed my aunt to our car.

Wanting some food. And my aunt gave him some candy.

That boy did nothing to deserve to live like that, I'm sure of it. I had to hold my tears in as they overflowed. That boy did not have to say a single word, and he possessed my heart in a matter of seconds. I wanted to trade lives with him. and give him the life he deserves. I am certain that I would die in a day, but it would be worth it, just so he would have a better life.

I can now truly see how much the Lord loves me, but if there is anyone so undeserving of that love, it is me. It's taken me 18 years, and a 21 hour flight to the Philippines to realize this, When i should have known it all along.

SHOUT OUT TO MY PARENTS: Thank you for loving me enough to send me away.

I start my mini mission soon here in the P.I. and I am so excited to get out and share.

See you on the Flip Side,

Marcela