Simply Summer

Oh hello summer. It's been far too long. I cannot believe summer is already here. My freshman year of college is over! How did this happen?!? I remember driving onto campus in August ready to begin the next stage in my life. As I sat there in the car with my mom every feeling and emotion imaginable was happening inside of me. I was so ready to meet new people and escape from the shell I had been living in for 18 years. Now, as I sit and ponder over these last nine months, I am completely in awe of what God has done.

The first semester was such a rush. I continuously lived on this high, this constant thrill of meeting people and experiencing life as I never had before. I was still getting used to being on my own and the stress of college. It was emotional but worth it. I could already tell God was changing me. He was forming me into the person I am today.

Second semester, on the other hand, was a completely different story. It was so much better than the first semester and I didn't think that was possible! I continued to meet new people and become more involved in UMHB. God has blessed me with so many opportunities over the past four months. First, he blessed me with the opportunity to become involved with SGA. Next, He allowed me to be a part of Student Foundation. Finally, God blessed me to be a part of Miss MHB. I see His wondrous hands at work daily.

I am so excited to see what will happen next year. This year has been a roller coaster, but one that I will forever remember. God has placed the most incredible people in my life, people that I really look up to and admire. I know God has a plan for each individual person and am looking forward to seeing each one unfold.

I pray you each have an incredible summer filled with memories and laughter. Allow God to use you wherever you may be, whether it is at a camp, on the mission field, in another country, or simply in your hometown.

I love you all dearly and cannot wait until next year when we will all be reunited.