Sacrifice.

I sacrificed so much.........
bunco
relationships
family
card club
social life
work
health

i went to the doctor several times because of
an enlarged duct,
horrible stomach problems,
body pains,
insomnia, or extreme daytime sleepiness,
depression,
anxiety

and i also have
extremely stiff neck, and back, and legs, and shoulders, and lots of tears

i lost 10 pounds (i won't complain here)

and i might have lost a friend or two....
but

i gained.........
knowledge
courage
confidence
strength
friendships
love
support
faith
hope
and so much more......

i did it. i'm done with the hell of the winter term of 2010, and i'll never have to do what i did again. the struggles and the pitfalls are truly what makes you strong in everything, relationships, life, yourself, and in the Lord. it was hard, it hurt, and it was so stressful. but i did it with given strength, and with so many blessings. it was worth it. keep struggling, keep pushing, keep growing. it's worth it to have dreams. and to take risks, and have faith. :)