The title of this blog comes from song lyrics that I heard many years ago by Switchfoot. And ever since the first time I heard it, these words have never left me. It makes so much sense. Although you might be standing in a shadow, that is direct evidence that the sun is still shining. I think that this is a great metaphor for my life right now. I am walking through some dark times. But I want these times to be evidence of the sun, and the bright glory of the Lord. And so while this blog will be chronicling some sad times in my life, I pray that it is also a testament to God, and a reminder of the good times in the midst of the shadows.

"I have said these things that in Me you may have peace. In this world, you will have troubles. But take heart, I have overcome the world!" John 16:33

Monday, December 27, 2010

21 Things I'm Thankful for on my 21st Birthday!

For my birthday (which was two days ago) I wanted to make a list of the things in my life that I am truly thankful for. I wasn't sure whether to make it things I am grateful for in this exact moment, or big things that I am generally grateful for, so I did some of both. And even though I've been feeling pretty sick these past few days, it helps to try to focus on the positive. So here is my list  in no particular order (although I had MANY more I could have included):

  •  Mom and Dad who have been my rock these past 21 years.
  • Chris and Alex- the best brothers I could ask for
  • All of my aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents who have supported me in love and who I love so much
  • Hope Church, Third Presbyterian, and Newspring Church
  • Snow on the ground outside- I love white Christmases!
  • Growing up in Richmond
  • Furman University which has been the perfect fit for me and has become a second home while I’ve been there
  • Kappa Delta, O-Staff and RUF at Furman and the incredible friends they have given me
  • All of my doctors and nurses working to make me healthy all over the US
  • Heart to hearts
  • My wonderful apartments at school and my roommates
  • The knowledge that God has a plan for my life and that God is good
  • Pictures to remember every moment (I got a camera for Christmas and my aunt just made me a scrapbook for my birthday that I have been pouring over, making me especially grateful for pictures now.)
  • All of the love and support that I’ve had in 2010. It has been a tough year, but I have never felt so loved in my life.
  • All of the kids I have met tutoring at different schools in Greenville
  • All of my incredible friends in Richmond and at Furman who have been there for me through thick and thin
  • The adults who have supported me through my battle with cancer and who have been there to let me vent to them
  • My recent trip to New York with my mom
  • No new cancer spread at my last checkup!
  • Books and music to brighten my days
  • The past 21 years of my life!!

"For I consider that the present sufferings of this time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us." Romans 8:18
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  1. RedDecember 29, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    I hope you are aware on this 21st birthday of yours, how thankful your family, friends and even people you don't know, are for you!

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