Faith J.

Hey Ya'll!
          
          October is here, meaning pumpkin spice lattes, sugary candles, and chillier nights in full effect!
          
          Personally, I think October is the best month of the year. Something about it just makes me feel all warm and energized! I hope everyone is doing well as the year is beginning to end. I still can't believe that this year has flown by so much faster than any other year. It feels just like yesterday we were being locked down in our homes.
          
          How have you felt throughout the year? Have you lost all hope for the year? Or are you optimistic about the future? Personally, I still believe that something good will come this year. Remember, God intends everything for good, no matter the circumstance. 
          
          I hope every one of you are safe and healthy, trusting God in everything you do! Pray for others and yourselves, because prayer truly does work! It's incredible! I'm praying for all of you, for this year, for my family, for my friends, and for God to help us in these times.
          
          Have an amazing month!
          Elf

Chapter 4 of Children of Xitika is up!
          
          Just a quick explanation for the last part of the chapter,
          I skipped over from Kay's story to Jayla's. I needed to begin introducing the new characters, and how they end up in their situations. The next chapter is most likely going to talk about the next two characters: Pag and Sylver. 
          
          Also, if you didn't catch it: Yes, Jayla is a fairy. (Not a tiny one, like Tinkerbell. More like human sized)

Hey Everyone! 
          
          Sorry I've been gone for a while. I've just started school again, and have been a bit stressed this past few weeks. A story update WILL come soon! I'm finally getting back on track and writing is starting to become a bigger priority to me again! 
          
          I hope you're all doing well, especially as school starts back up. Some of you may be doing online school, others may be heading back out into the world. Or maybe some of you are just continuing to homeschool, like me. Whatever you're doing, just know that I'm praying for you and that you are growing smarter everyday!
          
          I'm just starting to get back to writing and I'm so happy I am because (let's be honest) we're all pretty bored. I can't wait to hear the insanely loud clicks of my keyboard again as my imagination plays out like a movie in my head. 
          
          With that all being said, I wish you all a great August, and hopefully, a great rest of the year!
          
          Love Ya'll,
          Elf

Happy July!
          
          As we start a new month, I just want to say how proud I am of all of you. We've all been sticking together, doing the best we can to protect the ones we love. The world needs people like you who are willing to do all the things that some say are impossible.
          
          You are all doing an incredible job. Someday, in 2040, people will have textbooks full of just this year. But I know, that by that time, we'll all look back on this and say, "Hey, I survived that virus!" And good for us! Because I don't know about you, but I'm going to be more than happy that I won't have to use those textbooks!
          
          As we begin this new month and as I close this announcement, just know that everything you do, matters. God is watching over you and protecting you. I hope that you've read my previous announcement, and have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
          
          Thank you all so much for everything you do, say, and everything you are. You can do this!
          
          With Love,
          Elf

Hiya!
          
          We're already halfway through this month. Man, time just seems to fly by, doesn't it? As we all still seem to be trapped, I just wanna say thank you to all the kids reading this. Whether you're 6 years old or 19 year old, just remember that you make a difference to at least one person. That comic artist on Instagram that you supported on Patreon? You helped them to continue to make the funny comics they make for other people! Or what about that Chick-Fil-A cashier that you gave a tip to? You might've just helped them be able to pay rent, or a college loan, or even their next meal.
          
          My point here is, you matter, whether you think so or not. There are so many people today living without Jesus in their life. Jesus loves you no matter who you are, or what you've done. My whole purpose in writing was to bring more people to God. And that's what I hope I can do for you. If you want to become a Christian today, I'll write out a simple prayer for you to pray to God. 
          
          "Lord Jesus, I repent of my sins. I know that you died on the cross for me, so that I could have eternal life with you in Heaven. Please, come into my heart, and become my Lord and Saviour."
          
          If you just prayed that prayer, I believe and declare that you are now a child of The Most High God. If you want to learn more about Jesus, you can buy a bible online, or just go to this website: https://www.bible.com/
          Of course, it is an option as to whether or not you want to go to church or read the bible, but they are good for new Christians.
          
          I hope someday I can see all of you in heaven, where there is no pain, or suffering, or tears.
          
          Love Ya'll
          Elf

A new month has begun! Already, I can tell it isn't going to be an easy one. I can only pray that this world we live in will be healed by the mighty hand of God. Even if God doesn't seem to be close right now, I can bet my life that he is here, watching, possibly even weeping over us all. 
          
          Let's make this month a fresh start for us all. I challenge everyone that is angry at someone to call, text, or email them. Tell them how you feel and why you're upset with them. Whether they care or not, apologize/forgive them. It will be hard for me as well, but for us to have peace on our minds, we need to give up our grudges, and be kind. 
          
          I also challenge those of you that are happy, and excited. Share your excitement and gratitude with someone. Who knows? You might just make their day!
          
          As I end this announcement, please know that I love you all, no matter who you are, what you look like, or what you believe in. You are special. You are beautiful. You are enough.
          
          With love,
          Elf

As May is coming to an end, so many things are changing. For some (including me) school is ending, giving us the rest of the summer to watch this virus begin to die. 
          While the virus is still out there, people are beginning to open their shops, trying to make money to support their families. If you are able to, please consider donating to them. Any kind of donation would help them buy food and pay the bills. 
          
          I'm more than grateful my family has so far not gotten Coronavirus, especially the fact that most of us have lower immune systems. I know this virus will pass soon, we just gotta keep praying and staying as safe as we can.
          
          I hope you all are doing well, God bless you all, and Lord help those being affected by this virus.
          
          Love you all,
          Elf

May is here! This month is going to come with something new (let's hope it's for the better). I've been finishing up with homeschool, so my stories have been pretty set back ( I'm such a procrastinator :p). But Children of Xitika will get an update soon. Lost in Chicago is pretty difficult 'cause there's so many historical opportunities I could put into it :p. ( The 1920's is such a life changing time with things like the Great Depression coming up as well as WWII.) For now, Children of Xitika will remain my top writing priority.  
          
          Thank you all for being patient and sticking together during these rough times; it means so much to me that we have an incredible community :) 
          
          On a more lighthearted note, I just bought like 200,000 bells worth of turnips on Animal Crossing and now I'm scared Imma lose it all ;(
          
          May the 4th be with you!
          Elf

Hey everyone!
          
          Easter is almost here! I know I haven't been updating my stories much, but a lot is going on for me right now, so I don't have much time to. I understand that many of you want to be with your family right now, especially for Easter. But please, stay home. We WILL get through this. 
          For now, video chat with friends and family, call, and text them all the time. Also, please pray for the nurses and doctors that are fighting through this as well. I myself have multiple family members working super hard to help all these people.
          
          Thank you all so much for everything you're doing. 
          
          Love Ya'll
          Elf

Hey guys!
          
          I know the Coronavirus situation isn't getting any better, and countries are beginning to go on lockdown, but we can all stick together! 
          
          This virus won't last forever, I promise! But for now, be with the ones you love. And if you're like me and you can't be with everyone in your family, stay in touch via phone, emailing, and try sending a letter to them!
          
          I know the world is a scary place right now, and isolation sucks. But if we all stick together, stay home, and wash our hands, this virus will go away faster!
          
          Also, please pray for the nurses and doctors, supermarkets owners, restaurant owners, delivery people, and for the people who are already sick. They are all working hard so we can stay alive. 
          
          Love Ya'll
          Elf