Farewell September

What a month.  September was full of ups and downs, busyness and school, smiles and tears.  However, I can say that I learned so much this month.  ♥ 

 Looking back, it might seem that we didn't do anything... but school.  School has to count for something though.  That was my September life... school, school, school.  But it's fall!  Horray for that!  =)

Adventures in Life:

• Precious Kalem went to be in Jesus' arms forever. ♥
• Two siblings and I went with some friends to watch a play called Street Robber about the life of George Müller, one of the most devoted prayer-warriors of all time.  =)
• A lot of birthdays... =)
• Autumn began!  Fall weather is here!  Crisp breezes, cool air, dropping temperature, colorful leaves, pumpkins... *happy sigh*
• I survived school for another month!  Woot!  =P
• We got to spend last Sunday swimming in the lake with some great friends!  What a way to end summer! =D
• Decluttering!  Yes, we spent the month downsizing a lot!  It feels so good to have an organized house.  =)
• I had my first discussion post!  Thank you to everyone who participated in it!  Wow...I was just blown away by all of your impacting and convicting answers. =)  I know I won't look at books the same way again. ;)
• Coming up in October...my family is moving!  I would appreciate prayers that everything goes smoothly...and for all of our sad goodbyes. =(

Books I Read:  8

• The Golden Dagger by Ed Dunlop
• Return of the Dagger by Ed Dunlop
• The Isle of Dragons by Ed Dunlop
• Bartleby the Scrivener by Herman Melville
• Set-Apart Femininity by Leslie Ludy
• Taking the High Places by Terry Snow and Jemimah Wright
• Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
• The Lady with the Little Dog by Anton Chekhov

My Favorite(s):

All the books by Ed Dunlop have been a personal favorite for years. =)  As for non-fiction, I found Set Apart Femininity a very convicting and inspirational read.  I could really relate with the topics the author covered.  It is an amazing and challenging read for any (and every!) young woman who wants to grow in their relationship with God.

My Least Favorite(s):

The Lady with the Little Dog was a completely inappropriate read.  The whole story is based off of two married people having an affair and being unfaithful to their spouses.  It was horrible.  (I only read it for a college class...so I had to finish it) =P  Heart of Darkness was another tedious read that didn't make any sense.  The author rambled quite a bit.  After reading the whole book, I still feel like I missed the plot.  Or was there a plot in the first place?  I'm not sure.

My New Creations:

With the craziness of life, I didn't get much writing or editing done. =(  Even finding the time to write here on my blog was hard.  However, I did start the editing process on Emblem of Hope! I hope to be able to spend more editing time this next month, if school permits. =)

Blog Friends:

God in Three Words

From Apples of Gold by Jessica

Marks of Love

From Faith Warrior Films by Josiah

Prayer - an Unused Yet Powerful Weapon

From Becoming Lost by Hannah

Wisdom vs Foolishness:  Which is Better?

From Jordy Leigh

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What was your September like?  How's school going for you?  Comment below!