I'm sorry...I am so lagging on this baby! haha, this morning Renee texted me "woman, it's sad when I'm blogging more than you! Get to work!!" SO, this is for you nene! ;)

I can't believe I've been back for 2 weeks! It feels like 2 months! One thing I have realized and I want to work on, is to just soak up my time in Maui- Risa and I walked the path in Wailea on Monday (through all the beaches by the hotels) and I realized I LIVE IN MAUI! AND IT'S ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! God is just amazes me with how He has poured His blessings on me- I love the beauty of Maui and so I really want to try and be outside more and explore! This morning I ran by Wailea- it really is my favorite place on Maui.

I am back in the swing of things, and am so excited for these next few months. I feel like the first 3 months I was here, I was getting acclaimated and getting to know the girls- but now I have a long stretch to really love on and pour myself out for these girls. And I'm so thankful God has given me specific girls to pursue- one being Michelle, a sophmore, who I ADORE! What a cutie pie. She's in my small group and I just love hanging out with her- she came with us interns on Sunday to Big Beach and we just sunbathed and talked. And last week I had her and Mackenze over for a REAL GIRL'S NIGHT! Risa was there too- we had pizza, junk food, games and a movie- love it!

I've been able to have a couple of coffee dates with some of the seniors, which has been such a blessing. I've realized that they are so busy, so any time I can just encourage and support them, I am so thankful for. And these women amaze me- how they love the Lord and are living lives that are set apart!

Small Group was good last night- I just love teaching the bible and praise the Lord that I get to! What a privilege- we talked about Noah and the flood- it was so cool- I was telling Jeff that I was teaching on the flood yesterday and right then he said it was raining in Oregon and there was a rainbow in the sky! God's promises still remain- how true and faithful He is!

Also, I am starting to think and pray through what to do next year- stay in Hawaii, or move home and maybe do seminary!? Risa and I were talking this morning, and we were just saying we just want to be together! Haha- Risa said this to chris today:
"I just want to be where alyssa is. It's like we're married, but we're not. It's like we're dating, but we're not. You know? We just want to be together- you know when you find that person that you just...connect with? " YES!

Oh and today risa and i went out to lunch and just talked- i love her so much. What a precious blessing she is in my life! God is so good to bless us with the body of Christ!

Upcoming events:
Youth Group tomorrow (I'm teaching next week!!!eeeee!)
Car Wash Saturday
Gettin' ready for Winter Camp in a couple of weeks!!!
Bachelor Monday's with the girlies
Beth Moore bible study on tuesdays
RENEE AND JON FIND OUT IF THEY'RE HAVING A BOY OR GIRL THIS WEEK!!!!!

Off to make car wash signs- love to you all!!!