It has been a day since I got home. Home is beautiful. The future is hopeful. And life is peaceful.

I came home on Saturday night. I drove into the Hollow and to my surprise as I got closer to my house the snow got higher and less scarce. I came home to a winter wonderland. I stopped at my Grandparent's house and picked up the guitar to play the song that Matt taught me. "Drown" by Chasen. My Mamaw & Papaw gave me hugs I had been waiting on all week. The ones that say "we miss you & don't want you to leave again." Those are always welcomed. I played as much as I could with out my pick and then packed up my guitar to take up to my house.

I walked inside my house and noticed that "It's A Wonderful Life" was playing and the Christmas tree was up in front of the window. My parents greeted me with a "SHE'S HOME!" and I sat down in front of the television. Soon after that it was time to decorate the tree! Mom & I fussed at each other - it wouldn't be tradition if we didn't.

Then I played some more guitar and failed at Chasen's new song once again. My fingers started throbbing and I decided it was time for Crocheting my Mamaw's Christmas present.

There are some grand things about Winter Break - like all the things I mentioned above - but the bad thing is that I get extremely scatter brained & can't remember anything that I am supposed to do. I have about 10 billion things on my to-do list and probably will only get one or two things done .... and that might be because I am forced to by my parents.. It's a sad - beautiful life I live.

Tomorrow I am meeting up with Bren & his little bro - whom I haven't met yet. He said Terry and Charles might be coming too. This could be interesting. But before I see Bren I am going to the DOCJT to help my mom and dad take food to my dad's co-workers. I get to see everyone I worked with this summer- which will be great! I have to figure out how to apply for a passport - I don't understand why it is so hard for me to figure everything out & get it done! Then it's time for support letters to send out for Acts 1:8. (EXCITEMENT). But I think one of the best parts of Break will be this weekend! ROAD TRIP WITH THE GARMIN! I am going to Nashville to visit with Aly and my parents are letting me take their Garmin - awesome! Matt, Andrew, Aly, and I will be going to the Andrew Peterson concert at the Ryman on Thursday - dream come true!! Then Matt & I are taking another road trip to Lake Barkley to hang out with my fam. - Matt is going to keep me sane - or at least try!

Saturday night will be full of Christmas movies, Euchre, 31, and great company & I can not wait!

Well, due to finals week being stressful - I have screwed up my sleep pattern once again & can't seem to want to go to bed. It's getting to be a problem, especially since I have to be up super early in the morning!

Also - A's & B's this semester. Life is good & college is a successful experience so far.

Praise Him - for His grace is sufficient