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| [Pretend this was written on January 1st, ok? ]
Yesterday, my family and I were sitting around the lunch table trying to remember what 2006 looked like. I was shocked as my parents reminded me of things that seemed to have happened so long ago - I don't think I am hardly the same person that I was 365 days ago.
365 days ago, I learned that my best friend of 7 years and I no longer fit together. 
We've grown really different since she and I left Scotland for England and France, respectively. We visited her family at new year's and it became kind of obvious.
299 days ago, I REALLY LIKED speaking English. 
That was you guys, Kristin!! High-schoolers from christian schools in the states came to visit us (the year before, they came to BFA, remember?). It was so cool getting to know them. take me back
290 days ago, confirmation and blessssssing. (yay)
A french prophet came to our church for a week-long seminar, and I was homeschooling, so I could go! Everybody there got prayed over at length, and I people gave me a lot of prophetic words that I treasure.
233 days ago, I found out that even at our age, God's unity and inspiration enables us to put together amazing things. AND, discovered that I could get up in front of 80 people, and share, in French, what was on my heart. 
This was a coming together of high-school bible study groups in our area for an evening of connecting, worship, and challenge. A group of friends and I headed it up, and it was a huge success! I personally got over stage fright, even if I did memorize every word of what I was going to say before-hand! more here
255 days ago, I realized how far I still had to go to be free before God.
My youth worship team was invited to Switzerland, toa a workshop w/ a Swiss worship team - I was initially put to shame by the extravagant worship by the youth in that church. take me back
254 days ago, I learned that I would need to start asking and trusting God for a new violin and bow.
This was passing the national music exams in France - the judges told me my instrument was holding me back. I'm still waiting on the violin, but I got the bow! Thank You God!!
174 days ago, it became clear to me how precious my family was.
This was my 17th birthday. I celebrated w/only my family, and it was amazing The photo below is from New years, however. take me back
148 days ago, the kingdom of God came alive! (for me) 
Oh gosh, this was a summer-long prayerwalk/run/dance around the borders of Alsace. It was incredible to look around and think and pray about what God what was doing in every little town, in the strategic cities, even in just the beauty of the creation. A great work-out, too  I miss it.
 
161 days ago, I discovered summer vacation, and reconciled temporarily to the idea of being a tourist.
Understand, we never take "vacation trips," but this year, visiting grand-parents treated us to 4 days in Normandy. Mont-Saint Michel and Caen Peace Museum were the highlights for me! take me back
140 days ago, I learned that playing violin makes no sense. None whatsoever. But it's crazy fun.
Haha, violin workshop. I labored WEEKS on Vivaldi's spring, first mvt. (string thingers, you know what I'm talking about!!!)
The day before the recital I still could only pull off the fastest passage every 5th time I played it... but I played it perfectly at the recital. take me back
129 days ago, God handed me another piece of my calling
I was journaling and thinking about art and careers and stuff, and I realized how much I wanted to make God's words come alive through image and film. I can see stuff in my mind - I just need the training and the Holy Spirit's inspiration to make them real. Exciting!!
126 days ago, I left. (or did I arrive?)
Yes, I left for BFA!
103 days ago, I discovered that maybe the French language hadn't been my problem
I thought that since I was in an english-speaking environment, making friends would come way more naturally - it didn't at first, I was really lonely...
93 days ago, I was on the catwalk
lol, Fall Party!! My chance to be wild and crazy and bond with my roomate...
47 days ago, I started smiling... and haven't stopped.
Yeah... that was the day Merritt invited into Nautilus, and other people did really nice things for me... I feel like friendships finally took off, and I was reeeeeeeaaally thankful for that.
37 days ago... oh boy oh boy (gosh, you guys can start figuring these out  )
heehee, Nautilus concert...
13 days ago, boredom. ouch.
vacation, missing bfa, being glad I'm not living at home (and shocked about it)
1 day ago... wait, is it tommorow? Oh my gosh, it's 4 in the morning already...
So for new years, we went to a party at our our church, and the youth stayed late, until 5. Basically we danced and had whipped cream fights!!!
Love to all,
Rachel
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I hope you guys have all seen this movie. It's AMAZING.
Merry Christmas, everyone!
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming
Here come the wise men from Orient land
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger
In all our trials born to be our friend.
Truly He taught us to love one another
His law is love and His gospel is peace
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
And in His name all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy name.
Fall on your knees...
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"Holy Spirit" - Hey, does this offend anyone? I think it's really cool. Mom used it recently in a presentation for junior-high chapel... on est bien en France! 
It's really strange being back here - am I the only one for whom BFA feels more like home than "home" does? I guess Alsace still feels like my spiritual home (my church is here), but other than that... I feel like I'm losing my French, and that's awkward; I don't really know what to talk about with people...
But I'm sure I totally need this break from the BFA rhythm to stay healthy, right??
So, yeah, no big plans... I'm practicing violin, doing my German II scrapbook (or Romans paper), getting some excercise... oooh, shopping, yes, doing that too!
Bis später et @+
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| That was called a hiatus, dear juniors.
So -
Midterms are over
Christmas is coming
Nautilus rocks
Guitar, bass, and drumming
I started my scrapbook
Torri must write me
Life here is slow...
Can someone unite me????
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| Mesdames, messieurs,
Nous sommes en quête d'une réponse à une question:
Qu'arrive-t-il à une gentille petite alsatienne
quand elle débarque de la maison?????
Avant ---> Après--->
Nous l'avons considéré nécessaire de faire des
recherches chez la jeune dame en question pour essayer de comprendre
quelles étaient les circonstances pour effectuer un tel changement.
Voici plusiers indices trouvé à l'intérieur de ses mails:
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