Be yourself

In July I wrote a post called "What do you think you are doing?" In this post I wrote about how people were doubting my decisions and how discouraged I was. I would like to say things have changed, but they haven't. Don't you remember in Kindergarten when we were taught, "If you can't saying anything nice, don't say anything at all?"

No matter how discouraging people are, I've kept on this path. I'm living in Maryland, going to school in Delaware, and dating a guy that is in Minnesota. Through this whole thing my Parents and Ben have been supporting me in every decision I make. Even though the distance is hard, they have reminded me that while I am out here I need to enjoy my time and just be myself.  

I found this quote the other day and I couldn't help but smile. "Be who you were created to be, and you will set the world on fire." St. Catherine of Sienna. Even on days when I am told that my relationship isn't going to work, I am reminded of who God created me to be.  God created us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. In the midst of this crazy life God has given me, I need to find time to pray for those who persecute me.