Believe it or not, this school year was the best yet!

I couldnt possibly have had a better grade nine year ! :) i felt so close the everyone as the year came to an end, and i miss not having around the ppl who leave gateway (you know who u r). I think of of my classmates will be known for something special to me...i bet i could write a heartfelt tbh for all of them. I felt especially special after r trip to pioneer ranch camp (after Mr.Capton read the story that nearly made me cry...lol)! 

     The Grade nine celebration was a complete hit!!!! i had so much fun seeing everyone dressed in their best, and dressing up myself; i also enjoyed swimming after even though i completely destroyed my beautiful hair ;). i will miss grade nine soo much! : .(

     i will admit though that not all of my year was perfect...i hit some bumps in the road a couple times, but God managed to be there for me the entire way. The hardest faith test though, was not miserable. Im sure youve heard the expression, it's through the difficult times that God's love shows. Although i believe that can be true (as long as you listen for him), it was the exact opposite for me. I believe that hard things happen to us when God is trying to get our attention. And i found myself again and again thinking, "how can my life possibly be this good?" i forget to pray alot of the time, and i always seem to find an excuse of why not to read my bible in my spare time. For me, when everything is going good, i tend to forget God even there, behind the scenes making everything workout okay for me. 

      Thats why i felt so paranoid about it all year, waiting for a tradegy to happen and snap me back into reality...but it never did. And it wasnt until later in the year that i realized it. Your already in reality Shae! You're thinking about how God is controlling your life for you, and you're trusting that he will keep it together for you.


I must admit that i am nervous for next year, but i am really excited as well! :D I will miss all of you that are leaving, and will miss my teachers too. However, i am prepared for a dramatic change, and cant wait to meet lots of new ppl at thurber. thanx to all of the incredible friends in my life this year, because i couldn't have done it without you! <3 

Joshua 1:9 ESV / 12 helpful votes

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”