Well, the migraines appear to be improving! Sure, today is Day 20 of this battle, but at least the severity has lessened. I no longer want to chop my head off. That's good, right?

In processing this week, I keep coming back to Mark 9:14-29, but in particular, verses 22-24:
"If you can do anything, take pity on us and help us."
"If you can?" Jesus said. "Everything is possible for one who believes."
Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!"

I've never understood that passage until this week. I've realized that in my head, I know God is capable of anything and can heal me of my migraines if he so desires. But I don't think I fully believe it in my heart. I've been spending my time during February Fasting trying to seek out the root of my unbelief.

Help me overcome my unbelief. What a beautiful request! It's humbling to be able to ask that of Jesus, to confess that my faith is not perfect. But it's the first step towards growth.

Growth. My growth is crazy. I know I said this last week. I was reminded that growth does not stop. I think I get it into my head that once I conquer one thing (i.e. the insanity of last semester), I can be done with it and move on to something else. Umm...not quite. So I'm finding myself growing by the day.

On another note, I've been continuing to have adventure after adventure! It's helped that the weather is nicer and I'm trying to remain optimistic. Whatever emotions I was experiencing last week simply needed to be released. And now I'm good!

Saturday was great. In the morning I attended a ladies event called Mug & Muffin. I'll never turn down free food and tea! After, I got to socialize with people I don't regularly see. Be on the lookout for a music video ;) I also finally got to run, now that I bought a running jacket. Wonderful stress relief. I also got chased by a dog. I'm scared of dogs. Let's just say that I discovered I have more endurance than I previously imagined!

Sunday I went to church solo. Putting myself out there, right? Well, a girl from my Neuropsychology class came and sat with me. She asked if she could have a pastor pray for my headaches. We couldn't find a pastor, but she found a representative from Compassion International (Canadian) and he prayed, along with two Lithuanian women. It was one of the most beautiful experiences. I love the universal body of Christ!

I got to dance a bit this week, too. Not at the orphanage, but with some friends. It felt great to let loose. I may have injured my shoulder through it, but that's a small price for genuine fun! I'm taking a few weeks off from the orphanage to rethink my approach. The girls aren't so fond of my "ballet" or the idea that they have to learn something. Also, the instructor is going on vacation, and I don't really want to attempt teaching without a translator.

And finally, tonight I got to see a sunset on the Baltic Sea. Oh. My. Goodness. My photos are not yet ready, but it was pretty incredible once the sun dropped below the clouds. I went with two other girls, and we had fun with a photo shoot! We climbed on rocks and concrete blocks and took all sorts of crazy, cute, and awkward photos. Be on the lookout for those as well!

Today was definitely something my heart needed. It was warm and sunny for a good majority of the day. I was light-spirited. AND...no migraine yet!! Hopefully that's a good sign :) I'm excited for a good weekend!