God, Grace & The Grit In Between

Lessons I Will Take Into 2014 (And other things that have changed my life)  I am writing this because being home for the holidays has made me realize just how much I have changed since living on my own, and more importantly made me reflect on all my past mistakes over the past few years. This letter is for anyone! I felt inspired to write this because these are a few things that have been on my heart recently. Hopefully something will resonate with you!  1. Everyday is a good day. I heard this for the first time from one of my best friends Father, before he passed away our senior year. He said, "There is no such thing as a bad day." And he was right. There isn't. Sure, you may have an "off" day. But you're still breathing, capable of putting on a smile, and you always have someone that loves you. If that seems too cliche or not enough for you, then remember that only YOU hold the power to make it a good day.  "For I know the plans for you decla