ANNA
GEHRING
Being born & raised into a Christian home, Sunday school, worship through music as well as prayer, and small group were all things my life consisted of beginning at a very young age. Throughout my life I've always struggled with friendships. I have gone through lots of hardships and rough times and have had to overcome these troubles. Resulting in counseling, one on one talks with people from my church and lots and lots of prayer. High school was the absolute worst for me, I didn't think I'd make it out hahaha. I hung with the wrong crowd, was around so many negative influences which rubbed off on me in many ways. So many other terrible things have happened both at school and at home. Alcoholism tried to tear my family apart but by the grace of God my family was restored. After that happened my eyes were opened. The world was full of evil but the good of the Lord always peaked through, A year passed and I became so close with the Lord. Thanking Him for all He has done and provided for both me and my family. I began to find a small group of friends with the same beliefs as me. We hung together quite a bit. Then that small group began to break apart. Again, because individuals felt they had to act or behave a certain way. I was left all alone. No friends to go out with on Friday nights, no girlfriends to go to the mall with and I continued to feel all alone. I kept praying and praying for a friendship that was rooted in Christ and that I'd have and cherish forever. May 27th rolled around. High school graduation. I'm luck to say I made it! I did it! And along side me, my best friend an hour and a half away. Victoria Deam. God blessed me with her the last few months of my high school career but luckily I get to spend the next four years with her and I will cherish every moment. God is so good, it's such a small world and everything He does, He does with purpose. I used to be so upset seeing girls on social media, hanging out and not getting invited. Now I see those things and smile. I am no longer living with negative influences in my life. No longer being weighed down by drama. No longer living to please other girls but now living for myself and for the Lord. My life has changed drastically and yes, it was hard. To see all the Snapchat's and being home alone on a Friday night. But I wouldn't change it for the world. I am the happiest I've ever been. And to be able to get a fresh start at a new school in a new town two hours away from home is something I can't help but smile about. I thank the Lord for everyone and everything in my life. Especially my best friend and the girl who was called to create this blog for all you girls! I hope you can relate to something along the way and know you are not alone! I love you all! YOU GOT THIS!!
ANNA
GEHRING
Being born & raised into a Christian home, Sunday school, worship through music as well as prayer, and small group were all things my life consisted of beginning at a very young age. Throughout my life I've always struggled with friendships. I have gone through lots of hardships and rough times and have had to overcome these troubles. Resulting in counseling, one on one talks with people from my church and lots and lots of prayer. High school was the absolute worst for me, I didn't think I'd make it out hahaha. I hung with the wrong crowd, was around so many negative influences which rubbed off on me in many ways. So many other terrible things have happened both at school and at home. Alcoholism tried to tear my family apart but by the grace of God my family was restored. After that happened my eyes were opened. The world was full of evil but the good of the Lord always peaked through, A year passed and I became so close with the Lord. Thanking Him for all He has done and provided for both me and my family. I began to find a small group of friends with the same beliefs as me. We hung together quite a bit. Then that small group began to break apart. Again, because individuals felt they had to act or behave a certain way. I was left all alone. No friends to go out with on Friday nights, no girlfriends to go to the mall with and I continued to feel all alone. I kept praying and praying for a friendship that was rooted in Christ and that I'd have and cherish forever. May 27th rolled around. High school graduation. I'm luck to say I made it! I did it! And along side me, my best friend an hour and a half away. Victoria Deam. God blessed me with her the last few months of my high school career but luckily I get to spend the next four years with her and I will cherish every moment. God is so good, it's such a small world and everything He does, He does with purpose. I used to be so upset seeing girls on social media, hanging out and not getting invited. Now I see those things and smile. I am no longer living with negative influences in my life. No longer being weighed down by drama. No longer living to please other girls but now living for myself and for the Lord. My life has changed drastically and yes, it was hard. To see all the Snapchat's and being home alone on a Friday night. But I wouldn't change it for the world. I am the happiest I've ever been. And to be able to get a fresh start at a new school in a new town two hours away from home is something I can't help but smile about. I thank the Lord for everyone and everything in my life. Especially my best friend and the girl who was called to create this blog for all you girls! I hope you can relate to something along the way and know you are not alone! I love you all! YOU GOT THIS!!