Best Friends in the World...

God has blessed me more than I could have ever asked him to. Since being back at Vanguard for the semester I have been sick. (It is amazing what God can teach you through sickness). My friends have taken such great care of me! Here is a shout out to Ally, Jessica, Kristin, Chris, and Katie for taking care of me!

This school year has been so amazing and as I think about its coming to a close I get extremely sad. I have been surrounded with a family here at school. The Catalina R.A. staff has taught me what true community looks like. We have such a good time together. In fact we can't seem to get enough of each other. My whole life I have longed for friendships where there is love, period. No expectations, ladders to climb or anything to prove and I finally have that in this group of girls. We love each other. That is it! We will do anything for one another... without expecting something in return.

I have been learning how to appreciate people for their differences. Though we love each other very much we are also very different. The great part about working on a team is you have to work around those differences. Many people see them as hindrances but I think each of us bring something so unique to the team... I wouldn't want it any other way! I simply have the greatest job in the world!

I just applied to be on the drama ministry team- Entourage. If you don't know what that is ask me... we'll talk. If I make it I will be traveling all summer with three other women to youth camps to minister to students and recruit for Vanguard. I have always wanted to be a part of this team and feel called to this this summer. Please pray with me... I find out this week.

Chris and I are doing great! God sure does teach you a lot in relationships. He has loved me into a better version of myself and I know I want to spend the rest of my life with him. Don't get too excited. There is no ring on my finger yet... we just know that is where we are headed! I thank God for him daily and have learned so much from him!