"Old Life"

Sometimes I miss my "old life". The one where I didn't go to college and I could stay up all night and do random stuff. I liked being able to hang out with my friends all the time and go see movies so late on the week days that we were the only people in the theater. I liked going to sleep at sunrise and sleeping past 1 or 2. I loved not having to think to hard in my classes and being able to draw without missing something important. I liked taking breaks to play piano or just to sit there while my brain caught up with me. I liked when I could eat my moms food for lunch instead of crackers or some nasty sandwich i made the night before. I miss my mom, how if I was having a hard time with something she was always there to help and encourage me. I miss my dad, who made me laugh when I was sad or goofed around when I was supposed to be doing something. I miss my brother, who would make me laugh all day long and who would "work" (aka goof off) with me on school until late hours of the night. I miss my sister, who would tell me how hot I looked every day and how much she loved me. I miss my dog, yes my dog, who would wag her tail and ask me to pet her or give her food.

I miss a lot of things about my "old life". I am working on this whole growing up thing. It takes some getting used to... its not easy at all. No one said it would be but still. I guess I just didn't know what to expect. I know that after these two years it will get a little bit harder but also a little bit more fun. I just need to keep my eyes on the prize... no. not the record deal that i will be getting... the other prize. You know? the one that holds the whole world in His hands, who forgives me when I make a bad decision, who reminds me everyday that He is faithful and has my back, the one who loves me? yeah Him. He is my prize. I will keep my eyes on Him and Him alone.

-Rebecca Quinn