Him who gives me strength

I cannot believe I actually survived this past week.

Actually, I can, because I'm right here. Without God, I would have completely and utterly failed.

Quick summary. Last week began on the 7th, a Monday. The next day I began the research paper I was supposed to start three weeks ago, along with a Geometry test I was supposed to do the week before. The rest of the week held the following (event-wise): DAP class workshop; Science Museum+Imax movie; LWW rehearsal; Messiah at the Strathmore theater; Christmas Party at my grandpa's nursing home. Homework wise; Research paper+project+presentation; Debate write-up and preparation for Monday; Geometry test, science test, regular homework.

Plus, my body decided to choose this week to become unmistakably sick.

Pretty much, I was screwed.

Saying this was the "worst week of my life" would be unneccessarily melodramatic. But it actually seems somewhat accurate. I had at least two or three nervous breakdowns. Oh, and I found out that the thing I wanted the most for Christmas is no longer being sold.

But God found me. Actually, He'd been observing me the whole time; He was just waiting for me to notice. That whole week could've actually been a thousand times easier if I had just taken the moment to pray and ask God for strength. Luckily, a friend of mine was able to point me in the right direction by God's wisdom.

Other difficulties include: Government test yesterday, DAP stress, and getting up at 3:00 in the morning to throw up.

But hey, it could have been worse. I can think of five things straight off the top of my head that could've made it even more intolerable.

I posted on MLIG today:

"Today, I realized I don't have any great stories. I have never considered cutting myself or committing suicide; I've had hardly any struggle with my identity; my parents are still in love after twenty years; and I'm a solid Christian (which is the most important part of my life). I also realized that MyLifeIsMoreThanGreat: MyLifeIsIndescribablyWonderful."

All thanks to Him who gives me strength.