Rosedale has given me such an new appreciation for hymns. #73 "Be Still, My Soul" has become a hymn that is very dear to my heart.

Verse 1

Be still, my soul! the Lord is on thy side

Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain

Leave to they God to order and provide,

 In every change He faithful will remain.

 Be still, my soul! thy best, they heavenly Friend Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

Verse 2

Be still, my soul! thy God doth undertake

To guide the future as He has the past.

Thy hope, thy confidence, let nothing shake

All now mysterious shall be bright at last.

Be still, my soul! the waves and winds still know His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below.

Don't worry I'm still alive...by the grace of God.

If I have time, I'll write more later...

decided to take a break from xanga cause it would cut into my studying time but here i am. =) three weeks in to Rosedale and I absolutely love it. God has surrounded me with great people. classes are going pretty well. my roommate ashley root is great! we have a lot in common. both of us are pretty laid back, love rook, love volleyball -what more could a mennonite girl ask for? =) i don't know what i would do without her. 

this past weekend was pretty sweet. it almost started thursday night when kate and beth slept over in our room and we stayed up late talking about...fun stuff. then on friday night a group of us went down to the columbus. pretty much my home away from home in Ohio. it was fun soaking in the city lights and walking the streets. at the river we just sat in silence. peaceful. the most adventurous part was when the car wouldn't start and my dear friend chris from the send house rescued us. good times =) saturday shell came and we had a blast. going to the picnic and playing ultimate, just being with her was great. nothing felt more like home than when sunday rolled around and Lem, Chris, Keith, Shell and I took the drive up to see Jeremy and Sarah. we shocked them out of their minds. pretty sweet i must say. it felt like old times. i really hope they move down here to ohio. 

i will have to put up pics next time.  i guess this is an update to let you know i'm still alive, i'm surrounded my good people and learning more about God. I love you all!