Let Me Sum Up

Wow, I can’t believe that I haven’t written anything since August. Epic fail on my part. So much has happened since then. Let’s see…

Sarah is engaged. Amanda is engaged. Sara is engaged. Rachel is practically engaged. Enter the mixed emotions. I am totally happy for every one of them; I know that they are happy and I wish them all the best. At the same time, I am mildly envious; they are getting married and I can’t even get a date. I am also worried about them all. I know, I know; I’m not usually the mother hen. I just don’t want anything to end badly for them. Life is complicated enough as it is, and they are taking a big step that won’t make anything easier.

School is an ever present fixture in my life. Changing majors was definitely a good decision for me. My classes are easier, and they permit me to tackle my prerequisites for pharmacy school with less conflict as well as maintain a stable and supportive social life. I am proud to say that I got 3 A’s and a B this semester, I am officially a SENIOR and I was able to submit my ring audit. As of January 8, I am approved to order my Fightin’ Texas Aggie Ring! WHOOP!

Over the summer and this past semester I have made some really good friends in Aggies for Christ that I have not mentioned before. I think that I will need another entry entirely to describe them in all of their awesomeness; so, for now, suffice it to say that I am much happier than I have been in a while. I went on an awesome weekend trip in September led by my friend Thomas. We went to Bertram, Texas to work with the church there and had a blast. I have been co-leading a Bible study with my friend Robert this semester. It is a really small group but the people in it are great, and Minor Prophets are fun. I have continued to go to Thursday night devo and Sunday morning church, but I have also been going to church on Wednesday night as well. Over the summer, we also started a movie night. Every Friday night, we get together and watch movies—best night of the week!

Currently, the most recent issue on my mind has been the weeklong trip to the High Plains Children’s Home in Amarillo, Texas. Yet again, this will need a post of its own, but it was amazing. I got really close to existing friends and made some great new friends this past week. I also learned a great deal about myself and not taking blessings for granted. This trip did have its bittersweet moments though. We had the privilege of seeing two of our friends who now live in the Amarillo area. Melissa began pharmacy school at Texas Tech in August, and one of our newer friends, Reece, also moved back to Canyon in December. They are a great fun and we miss them lots.

P.S.--Points if you can identify what the title of this post alludes to.

I will post soon elaborating on some of the aforementioned things. Later Days for now!

"Few can foresee whither their road will lead them, till they come to its end." ~ J.R.R. Tolkien

But the Lord said to me, "Do not say, 'I am only a child.' You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you," declares the Lord. ~ Jeremiah 1:7-8