Summer is coming so fast I can't believe. I would just like to say to whoever decides to take the time and read this, you mean the world to me and I love you very much. I'm so thankful for all the people in my life. God has truely blessed me with so many amazing friends. This summer I hope I can still stay in contact with them because I'd miss them too much if I never got to see them anymore. Even though a lot of my friends won't be going to school with me anymore, they will still be just as important to me and I hope that God always keeps us together.
Summer is coming. 3 1/2 more school days until I'm officially a freshman!!!

XOXO ~Natalie

Have a wonderful last week before summer!

Life is Good (:

So this year is almost over and I can't believe that. I'm honestly gonna miss it. I'm gonna miss the good times and the bad. I have so many amazing people in my life it sometimes just seems like a dream. Most of them are in these pictures, but about 10 probably aren't. I don't know what I'd do without my friends and I'm so thankful for all the times I get to spend with them. God puts friends in our lifes to lift us up when we're down and to support us when we're up. I'm so thankful God gave me amazing friends! I love you guys!

Strength in the Beauty

So I haven't blogged in a while...sorry. I've been so busy with life just like usual. But anyway, right now I think it's time to talk about this weather of Spring. Spring is finally here, even if the sun sometimes is not. And I find that even when it's raining, hailing, windy, or just a nice sunny day, God still puts beauty in it. This beauty gives me some strength some what. When I'm down, sometimes just going outside and enjoying any type of weather is a perfect "pick me up". Last night there was a beautiful sunset and I just went outside on the porch in my pajamas and watched it. The air was peaceful and it was quiet. And with that silence, I had a chance to enjoy God speaking to me through the beauty and silence of that sunset. What a blessing that was to me. Now I feel some what revived like I can finish up these next few weeks of school the best I can. Ignoring the drama. Enjoying the smiles, laughter, and just being with the people I love. Gotta remember the good memories and times rather than just the bad ones.

Anyway to end this thought. I love God. I love this weather. I love my friends. Can't wait for summer, but for now, I'm happy with the spring.
Love, Natalie

(Photo taken by Kara Larsen)

Greater Love

God's love is so great and so powerful he can make it sun one minute then the next just let hail the size of marbles come down. isn't that amazing?? Wow I love God and I love how he solves every puzzle no matter how many pieces it has. Just like how he fixes us no matter how many pieces our hearts are broken. I feel very taken care of now. God makes everything okay. He puts us through hard times just to show us how strong we are. And I know how strong I am now, and I'm getting stronger every day. Anyway I know now that I've always got God to lean on, and I always should lean on him. Trust him. And see his greater love for us(:

Metaphor for life

I find it hard at times to not question why God does what he does. I wonder every day why everything happens, what those reasons are, and so on. I keep thinking if I'm doing the right thing, or what I did wrong in the past. Because I really really don't want to repeat the same mistakes. And so far, I think I'm doing alright with that. Sometimes I forget to just stop and pray and remember God's in control. Cause sometimes I tend to think I'm in control and I'm not. I just have to remember that sometimes we can't do anything but let the current take us away. We just gotta be careful not to get stuck under it and drown. I think I'm still trying to find the inbetween of that. Trying to go with the current without drowning under it. But God controls the current so I guess I'm in good hands. Well for now, as you can see. I'm still thinking lots.

~Natalie

Something to Say

I have something to say. Still don't know what that is really but I do. Sometimes God puts us through struggles and hurts just to show us how strong we are and make us even stronger. I've gotten so much stronger I would have to say. This past year, past month, this week, today. Even if more unthinkable keeps on coming my way, God still is giving me hope, the best friends ever, and his light to shine like a lighthouse that I can see no matter where I am. I thank him every day for giving me direction that I desparatly need. Well I guess that's all I can say for now. Still gotta stay strong and keep living fearless, I have to be fearless or else I wouldn't survive through all that has happend. God is great. Friends are a blessing. And everything happens for a reason...
Love Always,
Natalie Joy <3

So I go back and forth thinking what I should say. Maybe few words are better. I want to say something, just not sure what that is. Praying today can be a great day.