dance unashamed! Psalm 149:3

I have so many things I want to say, but don't exactly know where to begin.. I'm not the best writer and things tend to make better sense in my head than they do when I write them down or in this case type. It is now summer of 2010 and I have completed two years of college at Angelo State. Thus far, I am doing well and I am pretty sure I am where the Lord wants me to be. There are many things going on both in Angelo, at home in College Station, and other places.

Let's see, one of the first weeks of summer I got to experience something totally amazing and witness God's glory in the beautiful mountains of Buena Vista, Colorado. I myself along with Lindsay, Matthew, and Latham joined Trail West Young Life Camp in preparing for the upcoming summers families to visit and learn about Christ at what they call Work Week. Now before going one of my brothers told me how it literally is a WORK WEEK. Lots of hard work and entirely exhausting. I honestly did not know what all was going to happen while I was there, but I did know that I was so excited and couldn't wait to see what was in store. Now God exceeded my expectations. I got to work alongside my friends, meet some wonderful new friends, and of course experience God in a whole new setting. I could not have asked for anything more. While I could go on and talk about this experience for hours, I will leave it at the Lord truly shines above all things and I pray I can continue relationships/friendships with the people I met. All were so God loving and each special in their own way. It was definitely a week FULL OF CHRIST and I wouldn't have had it any other way!

After "camp" I stayed in San Angelo for another week or so and continued working at Outback cause I didn't see it fair to ask off for say 3 months at a time, plus I truly do enjoy working there. After that I got to come home and it was wonderful because I miss my family tremendously. Though I am going on my third year of college, I still can't seem to get past those feelings of being homesick. I know the Lord has great things in store for me and if I continue to live my life the way I am, I feel like I will accomplish what the Lord has planned.

Really quick, I got to go to Florida for a destination wedding for my cousin and it was beautiful. A ton of my family was there including MY entire family; sister, both brothers, parents, sister-in-law, and nieces. Just wanted to share that.

I have been in College Station and blessed with being able to work for Dr Knight up at A&M for a number of years now during the summers. I can't explain how much that man means to me. He is like another grandpa to me and I enjoy all the moments I get to spend with him.

I am fixing to leave back for Angelo so I can go back to work and get ready for everything there. I will be living in a new place yet again, things didn't end as well as I would have liked in the previous living arrangement. This will be the lucky number 4 residence since I have lived in Angelo. Praying the best!

Bittersweet, I am overwhelmed! I have wonderful times with my family, such as Father's day yesterday and then a movie date night tonight with my dad. I am so blessed with such a wonderful family. The times I get frustrated at anyone in my family lately have made me feel bad.. I take for granted so much by letting little things make my mood. I have so much more than many kids and do not have to go through half of what they do. I want to show more appreciation and love as God has called us to do.

I am reading a book called "The Divine Dance". It relates to me because it puts things into perspective for someone who dances. So far it is talking about how we try to please all audiences placed before us (ie. boys, friends). All in all, the DIVINE DANCE we are set to give is for our Lord alone! We don't need to try and impress others, because that's not who the dance was intended for. Just a little of what is on my mind about the book so far, but I don't think I can explain how I feel about this book that well in words.

"YOU ARE UNFULFILLED BECAUSE GOD DID NOT CREATE YOU TO DANCE FOR THIS WORLD. HE INTENDED FOR YOU TO DANCE FOR HIM. DANCING IS A FORM OF WORSHIP, AND HE WANTS YOU TO WORSHIP HIM!"

"YOU CANNOT DANCE FOR GOD WITH THE WORLD IN YOUR POCKET"

-Caitlin

20 years old and living with 3 great girls in San Angelo going to school full time and working.. Life is stressful and I miss home and my family dearly.

With a new friend lately I have realized that when we need to lean on the Lord the most is when we turn away. In times of hardship and struggle, that is when we should be leaning on God with all our strength but we don't. That is my prayer that I will recognize that and lean on the Lord.

Erin has been a great light on my life and appreciate her so much.

My sister asked me one time if I had any girl friends that could bring God into the situation if I was having a bad day etc. I used to not be able to say yes confidently, but now that's changed. I see the Lord working in more people than I can say and it's great.

I need not worry about boys that I like because honestly the Lord will take care of that for me in time. I need to trust in Him and take things a day at a time. Work on the relationships I have with family and friends. I am so blessed but always take things for granted. Friendships are work but all in all should be fun. I am praying that with a few friendships I have the Lord will shine his light and also that I won't worry about things as much. Just be the carefree fun loving person I know I can be. Just stinks when some people are so immature about some things. I can't really get all my thoughts out but that is the gist of things.