Vulnerability

Here's my goal: post a blog three times a week. Let's be real though-- It's more than possible I won't always have something profound to say. We'll see what happens.

I am laying in my beautiful green and blue bedroom, with clean sheets, and a fan blowing on me from above. It's wonderful to be home for longer than 24 hours. I enjoyed a wonderful car ride home from College Station with Aubrie today. Made me so thankful for good friendship. Looking forward to catching up with the rest of the Coppell crew tomorrow!

Vulnerability-- the state of being exposed. When I was younger-- middle school and early high school years-- I was more fearful of letting myself be vulnerable than just about anything else in my life. The fear of putting myself out there and having it shot down or gossiped about, even pitied was incomprehensible. Not worth the risk. Often times emotion grows and festers if left undealt with. Through my high school days and especially this semester I've really learned the benefits of sharing your struggles with others, of opening up about your life. No, I'm not talking about telling everyone everything. But accountability, friendship, and confiding in others is so crucial to our wellbeing as a whole. You'd be shocked by how receptive people are and how your experiences are often times so similar to others.

Vulnerability sparks vulnerability. I can't even tell you the immense response I received to my first blog. Facebook inboxes, e-mails, texts. Everyone struggles. It's nothing to be shameful of. Your experiences and what you learn from them (or don't) can often times be such an encouragement to others, and is also a healing or step to overcoming what you're going through. Learn from others and let them learn from you. Let the friendships God has placed in your life be a blessing to you both.

I'm so thankful for great friendships! I've got my Nana in town, and Reed, Jenna, and my parents close by. Life is good. Enjoy your turkey and a little time off!! I know I will. Happy Thanksgiving :).

PS: No Christmas music or lights until Friday people. Thanksgiving first. Then Christmas. Let's take it one holiday at a time my friends.