Dreams.....

Paris in the Spring

I am dreaming of Paris in the Spring....well really Paris anytime. Recently there has been a lot of talk about study abroad on campus. Students who have visited other countries and spent a semester as students overseas spoke in my French class the other morning. I caught the fire that they were trying to spread. So much!!! I would jump on a plane right now and dive into living with a French family. 

Expect for a few minor issues:

#1: MONEY! Who has it? Seriously, if you want to pay for me to have a cultural once in a life time experience to study abroad for a semester let me know :) 

#2 I don't know a whole lot of French at this point in time....but that would be the point of the trip

#3- And this is a big one! THEY DON'T MAKE IS POSSIBLE FOR EDUCATION MAJORS TO STUDY ABROAD FOR A SEMESTER!!!!!!

Ok I know, in some ways how could we really learn anything about rules and procedures for American classrooms but come on now, it is just as important of an experience for us as for others. Think about it, we will be teaching in diverse classrooms as is daily emphasized in classes here, so shouldn't we be able to experience diverse cultures while getting credits that count for our major instead of just electives.

Which leads to problem #4: While I can get credits they will be electives, and since Ed majors only get a few elective credits and I have an insane amount of them this is a big deal. 

I feel looked over and disadvantaged by this....maybe a bit dramatic but I really really REALLY want to study abroad! 

So anyway, I am supposed to be working but I have finished my tasks so there is no guilt in writing this. I am clocking out soon!!!  Anyway, that being said I have pretty much said everything I needed to at the moment on the topic. I am sure this topic will be revisited though, have no fear!!

A song from my Valentine

Perhaps a little cheesey to say but right now this is the love I need more than anything else....

How deep the Father's love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
And make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory 

Behold the man upon the cross
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished 

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom

Why should I gain from His reward
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom

This song is one of my favorites, I always feel a little better. I am trying to make this my prayer for the week.

We had a great prayer and praise with Ithica ( or a fraction of it anyway) tonight and I am grateful because I am stressed out of my mind. I am lost in school work and feeling like tomorrow is going to be an exteremly difficult day for me. It doesn't matter that I know I do not need a boyfriend to be worth while but rather my heart is lonely. I am doing well as far as keeping my mind focused on what I need to accomplish and trying to wait for God's perfect timing but I am fallen and broken.  And so I sing...