life

so today I was able to learn about grace... and it was hard actually. I took a nap this afternoon and woke up in a very goofy mood. Spent some time getting angry at my art book... and then went to dinner with two lovely ladies. They thought I was funny which tends to make me want to be funnier. Came back to my room, talked to another lovely lady, then went downstairs and met one of my roomies parents. The dad was a hoot and I think we were playing off each other both being goofs. So I hadn't seen one of my roommates for a few days. I was sure she was busy, but I knew she had to work all night. So I went into bug her anyway. She's super busy, needs sleep, and she's sick. :( So being Kellie, I solved the problem with caffenine. haha. not really but you know. I told her I could drink a doubleshot and she could too. So I went and got them. Little forward, she doesn't drink much caffenine. So I decide I'm going to chug it. I get lots of liquid in my mouth. She takes a small drink, and its REALLY strong, so she made a face, which of course made me laugh... I ran for the door, but didn't make it. Like expresso went everywhere, and the sweetheart had to go to work in like 15 minutes. She stayed late to help me clean it up. She didn't get mad or even upset which would have been expected being tired and all. Then before she left she mentioned that she really appreciated my generosity. I'm thinking my generosity.... just like spewed expresso on your favorite photograph. Friends check this out: She said, "It's just stuff, you're much more important than stuff." Wow, God blessed me with that friendship. I mean I thought about continuing to beat myself up tonight, but then I decided it wasn't worth it. I am going to learn to trust this amazing girl! So I am going to continue my night smiling because God is gracious and I just saw Jesus's face through a friend! Bless her heart!
I just got through my test week which is why I haven't been blogging. I have been studying A LOT. 5 tests in a matter of three days, that's like tighter than ISU's final week. YUCK! It's over. I think I passed all of them. Yay! Funny story, so i am starting my social work exam and I hear this phone going off. I start getting annoyed becuase it just keeps going off. Then I realized it's my ipod that is ON. OOPS!!! So i scurried and fixed it, hoping my prof wouldn't think i was cheating digging in my bag.
I am learning to trust more and more out here. Like I have several guys I can talk to... 3 that is. I have my roommates that I am learning to trust more and more. It's great. I texted them tonight to see about dinner, and all three responded and one could eat with me. YAY! All in all I am enjoying life out here.
I thought I would share this since I love my great aunt Elly a lot. I wrote her a poem. If you would like to put a prayer up for her and for my family. She having health problems, and probably won't make it. This is my understanding from talking to people from home. I wrote her a poem of admiration. I hope after reading this you can see the impact Elly Taheny is leaving on Earth.

Beauty
Words cannot say what a heart has felt,
But, what if, that is all you're dealt.
I sit back thinking on your life,
And how you looked at obstacles of strife.
I never heard you utter a harsh thought,
Nor saw you give up on this battle fought.
You continue to see hope,
Amidst this high slope.
I know that children will grow up,
And remember you overflowing their cup.
You may have spent some of your days bald,
But I know that you have been called.
I’ve heard you sing a hymn,
Felt the Spirit deep within.
Remembering your smiling face,
And your continually warm embrace.
Wisdom falling off your lips,
Whether in Ames or on our different trips.
This battle is coming to an end,
But really it’s just a bend.
I know that I will see you again,
Beneath our Sovereign Lord, Amen.

I know that my sister and I have felt Elly's love for a long time. She has been a close relative even though she is from Illinois. It's going to be hard to see her go, but it is a blessing to know that I will see her again one day. Once again please pray for my family as we walk through this time. We are spending the weekend in Chicago for what I understand to be closure. Peace and love sent to everyone reading this. God is good all the time, and all the time God is good! I know Elly believes this.