Emotions
This week I’ve been feeling a mix of emotions. Several of my friends, including Cameron, graduated last weekend. I’m very proud of them, but Freed is going to be so different now that they are gone. I have driven through a lot of destruction from the tornadoes this week…that’s something you never get used to seeing. I’ve realized how that I’ve been out of high school for four years, and I am on my way to being an adult…scary. Christina left this weekend to go to Honduras. I won’t see her at all this summer; that has never happened before. Then she is leaving for Europe this fall.
Next semester is going to be very different for me. I’m excited about student teaching, but very skeptical about how I will survive without Cameron and Christina around to help me get through each day. It’s going to be weird without them around, but I will have Andrea (who I’m very excited about living with!) and Hailey. They are two of the most amazing friends anyone could ask for. I have been very blessed with so many wonderful people in my life.
But enough with the sappy stuff…
In nine days I will start my internship with the West Seventh church of Christ in Columbia, TN. I am extremely excited about this, but I have SO much to get done before I leave. This week I have to get all packed and organized. I got to meet several of the girls during Lads to Leaders, and I know I’m going to love working with them. This summer is going to be fantastic! I’m excited about working with Jerry Elder; I’ve only heard awesome things about the work he does. I know this will be one of the best summers I’ve had, and I can’t wait to get started. I found a book I think I want to use in the Bible class I will be teaching. Here is something I read in it today:
“I have set a goal to read my Bible every day, and this in itself has opened up a whole new world for me. I never before made the time or effort, and I am sad about that. Reading God’s word reminds me of who God is and what His will is for me. I am reminded that even though I might be alone physically, God is still with me. Together, these aspects keep me on track and focused.”
This is my new personal goal for this summer: to spend time with God every day in His word and in prayer so that I can grow closer to Him. I know this internship will definitely help me grow spiritually as well.
By the way, I told my Nanny I would keep my blog updated this summer so she will know what’s going on with me, so I thought I would start getting in the habit of blogging again. Hopefully you won’t get too bored with my life updates. :)
