London Alexander George.

So. This will make classmate #4! Onward and forward in an upward direction!!

I am super, duper thankful for this awesome brother in Christ! I'm thankful that we're friends. I am thankful that he's got a stinkin' awesome name. That just sounds super cool. I'm thankful that he's got a bunch of really cool opinions, and that he's not afraid to share them. I'm thankful that he's got a crazy amount of energy that never seems to stop. I'm thankful that he throws himself completely into the things he does, and won't give up until he's finished with them. I'm thankful that God's given him some crazy awesome talents that he's gonna use for the rest of his life :)

I'm thankful that he asks hard questions in every day conversation. I'm thankful for hugs, although they are few and far between :D I'm thankful he's being called to Hillsong in AUSTRALIA....although if I'm being honest I wish it wasn't so far away :D I'm thankful for his awesome sense of humor, and for his really cool laugh. I'm thankful that he's a part of my bible study group and I got that chance to know him better!

I'm thankful that he's another Texan! And that Dallas reallly isn't THAT far from Houston :) And I'm thankful I get to watch the Lord grow him in his relationship with God over the next 6 months....and  the rest of his life! Oh. And I'm thankful that he understands my prison break obsession :D

The small things

This week has given me a new appreciation for the concept of "constant-ness." I'm not entirely sure that's a word, but it fits my point really well so we're going to go with it.

So. This concept of constant-ness. It's not something I've ever really appreciated until I stopped to think about it, because I think it's one of those character traits that I've always taken for granted. Which is not the best thing in the world, because I think this concept ties into a whole lot of other ones that are also really REALLY important.

You can't depend on someone unless you know they're constant. That they're steady. That they'll be there for you. You can't trust someone unless you know that they are of constant character. That way you know that they're not going to turn around and be your friend one minute and give you the cold shoulder the next!

I'm not sure this blog post made the most sense of anything that I've ever posted. But it was just something that's been on my mind a lot recently. Because recently, the thought of what characteristics we look for in a husband has come up a lot. And I've realized that that's definitely something I'll be looking for :) Someone that's going to be a rock. Someone to depend on.

I think we're going in circles. So I'm just gonna stop for right now :P

Katie Masters!

Two days left home. Goodness how did Christmas break get here so crazy fast?!? Not okay. Not okay at all :) <-- and yet i put a smily face after it. I have smiley face addiction issues...
Moving on!

#3: Kathryn Michelle Masters!!! Yup.

Well. I am super thankful for my awesome sister in Christ. I'm thankful for her servant's heart. I'm thankful that she made the majority (like 99.9999999%) of those delicious peppermint Christmas cookies on our last preview day. I'm thankful that she's an absolutely incredible hostess and a great tour guide. I'm thankful that she loves to worship the Lord, and that God has given her the voice to do it!

I'm thankful for her incredible heart for people. I'm thankful that she survived the Adventure Module. I'm thankful that we're eventually GOING to have a lunch/dinner date and talk (because somehow that hasn't happened yet...). 

Oh yeah. And I'm SUPER thankful that she's gonna be on my Brazil team. Cuz that's just gonna be awesome :) 

Josiah Brown!!

So after this one, I think I'm gonna save the rest of my amazing class for over Christmas break....considering I'm gonna be missing ya'll pretty super bad :) So. Without further ado!

Student #2: Josiah (Duff) Brown.

I am thankful for this guy's AWESOME middle name! I'm thankful for his awesome photography skills. I'm thankful for his willingness to drive to Bible study ALMOST every week :) I'm thankful for the fact that he's able to go with the flow...and is up for almost anything all the time.

I'm thankful for his witty sense of humor. And his ability to say almost anything with a straight face, no matter how funny it is. Definitely a character trait I'm jealous of :P I'm thankful for his leadership abilities. I'm thankful for the fact that he works hard to do his best at any task that he's given. I'm thankful for the fact that he gives pretty awesome hugs :) 

See. There's that straight face I'm talking about :)

Miriam Christine :)

In the spirit of the holiday season fast approaching, and the spirit of our being apart for 3 weeks (also fast approaching) I've decided to start a "thanksgiving list" so to speak. "Why didn't she do this in November?" You might be asking....well that would have been QUITE cliche. So! Here we go.
Classmate #1: Miriam Christine Beard.

I am thankful for her because she is my sister in Christ. I'm thankful because we understand each other, and because we have the same insane, frustrating problems. I'm thankful that God has given me someone else that's quirky to have fun with :D

I'm thankful that she's absolutely beautiful. I'm thankful that she wants to grow in her relationship with the Lord. I'm thankful for her sarcasm, and for the way she shows affection through her witty little comebacks. I'm thankful for the way she brightens the rooms when she walks in! I'm thankful for the encouragement she is to everyone around her. I'm thankful for her leadership in all areas of showcasing David the Dolphin!

I'm thankful that she's my big sister. I'm thankful that God put her in my life. I'm thankful for our late night talks with Mary Michael and Pam about things like Josiah's desert menu ;) I'm thankful for future weddings and children's play dates. And I'm  thankful for best sister friends that you just sense a connection with before even meeting them :)