Wake Me Up When September Ends

It has been a crazy few weeks since my last post. My reasoning for a gap in my posting is a two-part problem: 1. My schedule is ridiculous this semester and I'm still adjusting, 2. My computer, Chuck, has gone on to the great beyond. So, the few moments I spend at a computer is never a leisure time, always just to finish up some homework. I was able to steal away my roommates computer for a short time while she is off at another one of her meetings. I applaud that girl for handling all that she does; she is VP of our Senior class AND President of Oasis (formally known as LIFE Club).

My computer dying is just one small thing that has taken place in the past few weeks. Many things have been happening, some good and some not so good. One of the good things is that I am now a Bryan College Chamber Singer. This is both a blessing and a curse, but mostly a blessing. The curse is merely because it adds more to my heavy load, and also will cause some scheduling issues with my church job. The blessing is the that I have another opportunity throughout my last year here to perform, which I love, some amazing songs. Our repertoire this year is amazing. The focus on many of the song is relying on God for strength and comfort, which is very fitting for me. The songs are all very meaningful to me this year and I foresee it being difficult to make it through a concert without tearing up.

Many of you may be wondering, "Charlee', you say you have such a busy schedule. What is that schedule like? If I wanted to call you, when are you available?" So, being the considerate person that I am here is my schedule.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays:
10 am - History of Church Music (Senior Seminar on Fridays)
11 am - Chapel
12 noon - Intro to Fine Arts
1 pm - Weather Studies
2 pm - Analytical Techniques
3 pm - Chorale
4pm until 8pm - Church (Wednesdays only)

Tuesdays:
9 am until 1 pm - work
2 pm until 4 pm - Lab
4:30 pm until 5:30 pm - Chambers

Thursday:
8 am until 10 am - Bowling (Yes, this is a class, and it is awesome!)
10 am until 1 pm - Work
1:45 pm until 2:45 pm - Piano Lesson
2:45 until 3:15 pm - Duet Class
free until Chambers from 4:30-5:30
8 pm until 9 pm - Bible Study

Also, I practice every night from 8:30-11:00 So that's also a bad time to call. :-)
If you are looking at this schedule and thinking I don't have time to speak to you, just remember... WEEKENDS ARE FROM GOD! I'm always available then.

Now time for me to be honest. This semester is not at all how I imagined it would be. I really came in thinking that this year would be the best academic year of my life. God had other plans in mind. I am starting to realize that in order for me to realize me dependence on Him, He knew I'd need to struggle a little bit. My class load and homework load is a bit overwhelming this year. Throw in work and practicing with that and every day is a battle to not break down and give up. With my computer issues and some personal issues that I'm facing, my whole world seems to be falling apart at some moments. Yet God, in the midst of storms, seems to provide His amazing peace. I am reminded of this in one of the songs we are learning for Chambers. It is titled "I am not Afraid". The chorus states this:

I am not afraid
I am not alone
You hold me in Your hands
And will not let me go
Though the waters rise
And though the winds may blow
I will not be afraid
For I am not alone

I so glad that in the midst of all my stress, worry, weariness and yes, even drama, God placed this song in my life to remind me that I am not alone. There have been a lot of times in the past few weeks when I have felt very alone. Thank you, God, for holding my hand and never letting me go.

Now, all I can say to you, my professors, my piano instructor, and even God... "Wake me up when September ends." In other words, let me know when all this madness is over.



Wake Me Up When September Ends
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