Oh look, an update!

Oh my goodness, an update from Abby!

     I have not updated in almost a year?! I apologize. What's been going on in your lives? I'll give a brief update on mine and I'll share some blog news at the end...

     I have finished several semesters at Thomas Edison State College. I'm enjoying learning online and while it can be frustrating at times, it has been beneficial and exciting for the most part. It has forced me to discipline myself a lot more when it comes down to homework, studying, etc., which I cannot deny is a good thing.

     In the fall, I started up the girl's Bible study again: we meet every Monday (almost) and not only have I grown in my faith, but I have had some wonderful times with these girls. They are all uniquely beautiful, talented, and creative. Each of their stories are different and I am incredibly blessed to have just a tiny part in them.

     Also in the fall, I started up our church's after school program on Tuesday afternoons. We're a small group but we have a wonderful time. I have several adults from our church helping me and they have been sensational. I have had a few hiccups personally, but I think that's been nerves. Hopefully, with the Lord's help of course, it only gets better.

     This year has been tough. I dealt with situations regarding friends, family members, coworkers, etc., and it took a toll on me. I took most of my emotions and reactions out on myself and I was in a dark place for a long time. I had one person who knew what was going on almost the whole time and I don't know where I would have been if it wasn't for her prayers and support. Thank the Lord, when I was at my breaking point, He pulled me safe into His arms.  I struggle with many of those emotions and feelings still on a daily basis, but God is still good and He is in control. One of these days, maybe I will be ready to share the entire story.

     Now for the blog news- instead of my promising again to update more frequently, I'm going to only say that I will update when I can. Also, instead of this just being a random blog on the Internet of random instances of my life, I want to use this little platform as a way to share the light of Christ. So when I update (I will try!), I'll still include little details of my life, but the focus is turning from me to Him. The Lord has really been showing me that I need to use every opportunity to point others to Himself and to the best of my abilities, I shall try.

On that note, I shall say goodbye for now.
Blessings!
~Abby

Christmas meditations...

merry Christmas to all!

just a few thoughts about Christmas...
family.
friends.
music.
food.
sleep.
presents.
movies.
games.

most important... the birth of JESUS.

shine His light into the world around you this season.

have a wonderful rest of 2014!

blessings
~abby

sisters.

Yup... I remember my blog

I’m listening to jazz music… it’s my new thing. You know, you find a thing, and you stick with it for a while and it becomes your solace, your little piece of happiness. Yep. It’s my thing.

My apologies for not posting in a few months – I was planning a bridal shower, in a wedding, applied for school and started school…. AAAHHHH!!!!! It’s been a little crazy around here but I’m going to try updating once a week and when I can, I will do daily posts.

The below Scripture encouraged me so much the other day when I really needed it!

"I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved." - Psalm 16:8

Hope all of my readers are well!

Many Blessings!

~Abby

Wanderlust Wednesday: Princeton, New Jersey!

I promised a Wednesday of Wanderlust-ing and here it is! Today we are staying fairly local… Princeton, New Jersey! Princeton is a college town, with plenty of old architecture, beautiful boutiques, great restaurants, and tons of books stores! A few years ago my friend Sarah and I went for the day to just walk around and admire all the old buildings and spend a day in the beautiful sunshine!

The green arrow is showing where Princeton is in regards to the surrounding area.

On of the many old buildings used by Princeton University.
Photo credit: Abby Millward

Photo credit: Abby Millward

An outdoor corridor.
Photo credit: Abby Millward

Photo credit: Abby Millward

I believe this is an auditorium or lecture hall.
Photo credit: Abby Millward

Photo credit: Abby Millward 

Photo credit: Abby Millward

Photo credit: Abby Millward

Photo credit: Abby Millward

              The architecture around the town is just beautiful and well worth the trip! Doing this post reminds me that I need to go back one of these days... 

             Tomorrow's Throwback Thursday will be taking every back quite a few years so pack a bag because we're going time-traveling (no, not in a TARDIS! *wink*)!!

Blessings!

~Abby

         Disclaimer! I do not own any of the pictures! Any images with copyright stamps I did not crop out. All photos, unless stated, are not my own and can be found online.

I'm a terrible blogger!

Wow. I haven’t done a proper blog post in such a long time! I apologize - life has been busy! I am planning a bridal shower for a dear friend who is getting married in October, we had our Vacation Bible School at the end of June, and I was at camp for two weeks in July.

I will get back to posting regularly (hopefully) tomorrow with a Wanderlust Wednesday!

Blessings,

~Abby

A fairly recent picture... I look pretty much the same :)