first year down

Whoever warned me about how fast college goes by needed to have equated it to dog years.  Because holy cow!  That last year just zipped right on by!  

I remember for months leading up to college I felt as if it weren't actually going to happen.   The night before I left for school I cried in my mom's arm, not feeling as if I were ready for college and being "on my own."  I did not want to go away and leave my home and family.  I felt as if I were being pushed out of the nest.

But you know what?  I'm so thankful for that push.  Because this past year I have learned more than I ever have about myself.  And my relationship with God has been stronger than it ever has.  I have met some incredible people who I know will be in my life for quite some time, and I have learned some very valuable lessons.  I had really high highs and some pretty low lows.  But for each experience and lesson I was taught, I am thankful.  I absolutely loved college this past year and all the memories I will have from it.  Thank you so very much for all the people who made my first year of college so darn great!

Now that I know how quickly freshman year went by, I will make sure not to take any moments for granted these next three (and I'll know just how hard I need to study for finals).

My confession: It was with dragging feet that I had to leave campus on Friday, and it will be with a huge grin on my face that I welcome myself back to campus in August...cause boy, do I love college. 

Myself and 11 other people

from my church are leaving tomorrow 

for a trip to the Dominican Republic.

We would be so grateful if you would keep

us all in your prayers. Thanks so much!

Also, you have no idea how hard it was not 

to post a million and two photos from this past 

year.  You're welcome for sparing you 

from what would have been a huge montage.