Free to Be Me

At twenty years of age
I'm still looking for a dream
A war is already waged for my destiny
But You've already won the battle
And You've got great plans for me
Though I can't always see, 'cause...

I got a couple dents in my fender
Got a couple rips in my jeans
Try to fit the pieces together
But perfection is my enemy
And on my own I'm so clumsy
But on Your shoulders I can see
I'm free to be me

When I was just a girl
I thought I had it figured out
See my life will turn out right
And I'll make it here somehow
But things don't always come that easy
And sometimes I would doubt, 'cause...

And you're free to be you

Sometimes I believe
That I can do anything
Yet other times I think
I've got nothing good to bring

But You look at my heart and you tell me
That I've got all You seek
And it's easy to believe, even though...

And you're free to be you


That song is my theme song right now. It's called Free To Be Me by Francesca Battistelli. It's one of those roll down your windows and sing at the top of your lungs songs. I just absolutely love it!

I'm going back to College Station on Tuesday. And I can't wait! I'm looking forward to what is ahead this next semester for me. I am looking up at God for guidance and looking forward and around at my encouragement and those who pray for me and bless me daily.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. -Hebrews 12:1-3

And that's where my strength is coming from--my cloud of witnesses and the joy of my Lord.


When you get a chance, check out Nehemiah 8:10. It's a great verse!

Crayon Box

Today we were at Target buying crayons to re-stock the classrooms at church. I love crayons! They make me happy and remind me of childhood and times of peace.

I was wondering what your thoughts are on crayons. If you could be any color in a box of crayons, what color would you be and why?

And are you sharpened? Are you being used everyday? Are you allowing yourself to be sharpened by others or the environment and blessing around you?

I would like to be something bright and sharpened, but still be used every day.

Life is like a box of crayons. Most people are the 8-color boxes, but what you're really looking for are the 64-color boxes with the sharpeners on the back. I fancy myself to be a 64-color box, though I've got a few missing. It's okay though, because I've got some more vibrant colors like periwinkle at my disposal. I have a bit of a problem though in that I can only meet the 8-color boxes. Does anyone else have that problem? I mean there are so many different colors of life, of feeling, of articulation. So when I meet someone who's an 8-color box type, I'm like, "hey girl, magenta!" and she's like, "oh, you mean purple!" and she goes off on her purple thing... and I'm like, "no! I want magenta!!" ((John Mayer))

Who I Am and Where I'm Headed

Howdy! My name is Samantha, and welcome to my blog. I've wanted to do this for a while, but just didn't feel I had the time to do it. But now I do. For those of you who don't know me, I am a senior at Texas A&M University studying Special Education. I love my school and my area of study. I have such a great passion for children, especially the ones that the rest of the world seems to overlook. I have a great family and awesome friends. I wouldn't be where I am today without those people behind me.

Most importantly, I have a relationship with God which has gotten me through thick and thin. And I have so much passion to work with children in the church as well as in a school setting. I have been working with them the past two summers and absolutely love it!

As I enter my senior year of college, there are many exciting times in my future (which is one reason I wanted to start the blog). I have several dreams that I am aiming for, but those may come out later.

I'm just excited to be able to finally start. Here are some quotes/verses that I live by...


Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. -Proverbs 3:5-6

No guilt in life, no fear in death,
this is the power of Christ in me.
From life's first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power in hell, no scheme of man,
can ever pluck me from His hand.
Till He returns or calls me home,
here in the power of Christ I'll stand. -In Christ Alone

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. -John 16:33

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. -1 Cor. 15:58


Have a great day! Be blessed and smile! Thanks and gig'em!! :D