Feels Like Home

"Be joyful always, pray continually, and give thanks in ALL circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" -1 Thessalonians 5:16

Love, love, love this verse! I know it's easier said than done, but it's the verse I try to live by. The verse kind of spoke to me as I collected memories of my life. There were times when life was so dark, times when I had nowhere to go, and times when I wasn't thankful. But the love of Christ has set me free. His power is what calmed the last big storm in my life, and His power is what healed me. As I came back to school, I had hoped that I would meet people, and would have so much fun! His plans WAY exceeded my expectations for this semester!


So, here is what I have realized: I feel like a freshman.

Let me explain:


I spent the last two years of college not getting involoved, not meeting as many people as I can, not hanging out when I really want to, and not trying new things. This semester, I've already met more people than I can count, hung out with people I never though I would get to, gone to the lake, went dancing, played at the water park, watched countless movies, saw a soccer game (and Hailey!), played volleyball nearly every night, and have had more fun than I know what to do with!

I'm also getting super involved! I'm one of three executive members of Campus Activities Board, I'm a committee head for part of Miss MHB pageant, I'm going to Bible studies and FOCUS, I'm supporting the sports teams, and I'm loving every second of being super busy!


I finally feel like UMHB is home. I come into my apartment (i'll post pics later) and see my roommates, and I feel like I'm home. I go to my meetings, events, games, etc., and it feels like home. I walk into a building and talk to people I've just become friends with, and I feel at home. We cook and eat meals together, and it feels like home. Life is just so sweet! Sometimes, I have to stop and tell myself that this is reality.


Don't get me wrong, it hasn't been easy. Life has thrown plenty of curveballs lately, but I'm surviving, happily. Even though I miss my family, and Jen and the girls, and Sarah and Amanda, I know they'll be waiting with open arms when I go back to Allen. Life's not the same out here, but I finally feel like I can call UMHB, home. I love this place.


Welp, that's all I got today!

love you :)