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Name: Rachel
Country: United States
State: Illinois
Metro: elgin
Interests: Christianity, words, solitude, books, sleep, writing, feminism
Expertise: being an emotional dreamer who needs lots of love
Occupation: Student
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AIM:  Idget4603
Member Since:
10/18/2004
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| A New Beginning3 ½ months ago, Rafal and I broke up. We had been fighting
more and more and losing all motivation to love each other. Though this was a
painful time for both of us, it was necessary. There were elements of our
relationship that were unhealthy and we needed time alone to put God 1st
and grow as people. We both did not consider getting back together at the time
because we thought it wouldn’t work.
Back at NIU, we began seeing each other as friends and still
cared very deeply for each other. About a month and a half ago, we began to
talk of getting back together. Rafal felt he wanted to be with me and that it
was God’s will. I took a lot of time to think about this possibility, about
what went wrong and if things could change. My desire also was to put God first
in my heart before getting into any kind of relationship.
Over the last few weeks, Rafal and I have been growing
closer. I have seen an amazing change in him over the last few months. It is as
though all the things I was wanting from a man before and pressuring him to be,
without that pressure, he became. I see in him an amazing man of God, wanting
to focus our relationship on Him and not each other. I also see a love and
devotion to me, wanting to treat me right. As for me, I have become more
confident, developed more friends and a better sense of my self so that I will
not rely on Rafal for my worth.
So after taking time to think, I decided that we had talked
about it all we could and we began a relationship- starting over yet not forgetting
the past. I know none of this could be possible without God and truly believe
it is all from him. Nothing is perfect, but it can be wonderful. We are not
committing to forever, only discovering God’s purpose for our lives together. It
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| It has been forever since I updated!
The last of my summer was good. The toddler room was fun in the end, I went to 6 flags with my dad and got to see my family and friends before leaving for NIU.
I did NI Guides, which was an awesome experience even though it was a lot of work.
I moved into my apartment, and I love it here! My room is awesome, and I love hanging out with my roomates and their friends.
Classes are good so far:
Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education/Observation and Assessment of Young Children
I have the same teacher from both these classes, he is from Kenya and he is really funny. He's like "I don't know what to do, I cannot teach the same class twice"
Preschool and Kindergarten Curriculum
This class will be really interesting/fun. We get to play and stuff, but we'll learn a lot too 
Emerging Literacy and Beginning Reading Instruction
This class will be interesting too, very useful.
Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education
I love the teacher for this class! We're gonna be talking about poverty, multiculturalism, testing, and boys.
I love college. I like being treated like an adult, given responsiblilty, taking classes that matter. I like being around people who are all my own age, and hanging out. I love cheap movies, cheap food and gas wars.
CRU has started up again, and we have a lot of new people and fun activities. I see Rafal there, and we talk, which is awkward but good I guess. Life goes on. My relationship with God has been good.  I am also taking fencing classes and joining the Student Education Association, trying to get more involved.
Elijah has gotten so big!
Well I think that's about it, this has been a long and rambling post but oh well.
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I have been doing really well, hanging out with my friends
and family, growing closer to God. Rafal and I haven't talked,
but I think what happened was for the best. We changed too
much and wanted different things. I hope we can still
be friends though.
 
On Saturday, Britt and I ventured to Chicago to see
Dave Tamkin. We took the El to the Sheffield Garden Walk.
He played with his new band consisting of the hot crazy guitarist,
punk drummer, the one surviving member of his old band on bass,
and the Julie replacement on piano. They are all very talented
musicians. It was awesome to see him and to spend time with
Britt being silly, eating ice cream and snow cones like little kids.
Today my dad and I took Joey and Ruthie to the Museum of
Science and Industry. It was awesome! The first exhibit we went
to was of frogs, which was my favorite. We also saw the submarine,
small and big trains, the fairy castle, and a fake farm. We saw a
baby chick hatch out of an egg, and the kids loved this one area
called the Idea Factory where they could play with cool sciencey stuff.
Ephesians 5:24-25
Those who belong to Christ
Jesus have nailed the passions and
desires of their sinful nature to
his cross and crucified them there.
If we are living now by the Holy Spirit, let us follow the
Holy Spirit's leading in every part of our lives.
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I have been working at The Learning Tree, a daycare in Elgin. I had been with preschoolers but then they moved me to the toddler room which at first I was angry about, but now I enjoy. Although toddlers can't share and put everything in their mouths, they are adorable and we get to kiss and cuddle them, and it is fun working with the teachers in there, dancing and singing! 
Rafal and I broke up. We have been fighting for awhile, losing our motivation to love each other. I think we have been growing apart. Yes, we used to be in love and happy but now we can't be what the other person wants/needs. It's sad to lose what we had, but I think it is for the best and we are going to stay friends.
Speaking of friends, I have awesome friends. There are friends who I used to be very close with and though we are not as close anymore, we are still there for each other. And there are friends who I don't know well yet but who are also there for me. So thanks! 
Romans 8:28
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
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| Elijah Iverson HuntBorn June 6, 2006 at 4:09 pm8 lbs, 10 oz 21 1/2 inches The labor was long and tiring, but both he and Sarah did great! He is healthy and adorable!!!
 I got to hold him when he was only 4 hours old!
You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body
and knit me together in my mother's womb
You saw me before I was born.
Every day of my life was recorded in your book.
Every moment was laid out
before a single day had passed.
How precious are your thoughts about me, O God!
They are innumerable!
Psalm 139:13,16-17
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