A hard week with more hope 9/29/2020

Last week was very hard but it has gotten better this week. One of the reasons is that all those I love gave me reminders of how much I am loved and supported. I also got a blessing from my father which helped leaps and bounds. 

I took a math test on Tuesday and I think I did pretty well. Pray for me and my grades ya'll. I also have been doing a lot of reading and studying and have been keeping up with all my assignments.
I have also been going to the gym almost every day and worked out. I think that has helped me considerably. My goal is to keep doing that and keep trying to get healthy.

I would quickly like to testify of the power of choosing to be hopeful and faithful. Even when times are hard it is best to try your darnedest to look for light and hope.


My walk to smiths getting all the groceries and carrying home the big bag



Helping my roommate Anna do her project by being the "artist"


Me running on the treadmill and looking FABULOUS


My roommate Khara after a long day of classes and studying 

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