Testimony....

Hey folks!

Seems like I've been away too long once again! I was experiencing some Internet issues, but not to worry; everything has been resolved now!
This has been a wonderful time for me...It seems like I went through so many ups and downs, especially emotionally, and now I've come out on top. Like Beluah prayed for me, this year seems to be coming to an end in grand style!
When I was younger, and anything special or intense happened to me, I would talk to God in my special way. I did this by writing a letter to God. I used to walk around with a book filled with letters to God. It's been a while, so I thought I'd do that today.

Dear God,

This is your daughter simplegirl here; I know you know my identity so no problem there. It's been a while since I actually wrote you, and I just had to do this because there is so much I have to thank you for.

First off, I want to say thank you for still keeping me here till this day, and thank you for keeping and protecting all my friends and family. Thank you for not abandoning me at any point in time, and thank you for being there, not being fickle like I've found some other people and things to be.

Thank you for providing for me and helping me deal with the trouble over my accident, and thanks for helping me control my temper when I saw that young lady's friend again on the last day of school. She still had that scratch on her car just like I suspected she would.
Thank you for saving me from another accident. I'm happy you helped me stop my car in time when the tire rod slipped in the middle of the road and my tire was practically off the car, with bolts and nuts intact. I would've barreled into someones fence and hurt my friend A in the passenger seat, but you stopped me on time! And you sent over a nice elderly man to help us get a towing truck too! You are so wonderful God!
Speaking of A, thank you for delivering her from an accident too! The front of the car was crushed and the car was completely totaled, but she came out with just bruises and a really bad headache. Thank you for being with her.

Thank you for putting a big smile on my mum's face! My brother graduated on Friday, with honors, despite what all the naysayers had to say. Now my mum can proudly answer to her "Nne engineer" title. (And please don't hold it against her when it seems like she's being too proud; it's just been a long time coming for her). She really needed this...all the time people delighted in called her 'uneducated' and 'illiterate' just coz she doesn't have a college degree, even though she went to TTC and was a teacher. This helps hold her head even HIGHER!

Thank you for keeping my mum and dad alive and strong. Even though some of his family members took my dad's pic to the graveyard igwo ogwu, it didn't work. They said he wouldn't see the end of this year, but he has, and he's healthy too! And even though my dad's family have insulted my mum in every way possible, and claimed their marriage wouldn't last, they're still going strong! (sure my dad still has some things to work on, but one prayer at a time right?)

Thank you for journey mercies for various family members and myself. Thanks for strengthening my mum, uncle, and aunts. It's been 6 years since Grandma came to join you, and I know it's been really hard for them at this time of year. I'm happy that you let my aunt G really grieve; she had been holding so much pain inside after losing mama, but I guess when she finally saw home, after 12 yrs away, she was able to let go.

Thank you for academic success! Thanks for giving me As in ALL my classes this semester...even those three that were particularly trying for me. And even though I was crushed when I didn't do so great on my MCAT, thanks for letting me experience that. I should've known that you had a greater plan for me! Speaking of the MCAT, father thank you for giving my friends Ed, Whitney, and Sting admission into medical school! You are great Lord!

There is just sooooo much to thank you for, and I'm overwhelmed by the good you have done for me this year. I know that you know what's in my heart, and you know that I'm thankful, even for the things I haven't written out here. You really have been awesome in my life this year.
Thanks coz I know you're going to do even greater things! I love you so much.

Your loving daughter,
Simplegal.