I did a lot of thinking today.

I know. Big surprise, considering one of my greatest habits is over-thinking everything.

It was a good think, though. Stress-free. More of a musing, I suppose. I was thinking about God's grace and how far I've come since I decided to walk with Him. I thought about how I used to be...pessimistic, lazy, spiteful, judgemental, violent, self-centered...and while all these things haven't been completely wiped from my system yet, I know He's working with me, and I'm so much better off.

Being at Judson has done nothing but push me further into this relationship. I can't believe how much my roommate and I have been tested already, and how thankful I am that I have her to listen to my concerns, and she trusts me with hers. People and disagreements that one day may have brought me to tears with doubt in myself, now only make me want to dance and sing with praise to God for pointing out the true friends he has blessed me with.

I'm really just brimming right now.

Even with the early-morning music theory class. Even with the horror that is yet an other ear-training, sight-singing test. Even with a choir concert, and later rehearsal afterward. Even with an impending confrontation.

I cannot stop smiling.

Jackson Eduardo Gomez Montez

Age: 4

Home: Nicaragua

Family: Mom, dad, two sisters

Household duties: Running errands

And I get to pay for his education.