Goodbye

Goodbye summer of two thousand and eleven. You consisted of many things, too many to expose in the text of this blog post. Please know that I am so grateful for each and every one of you that I was able to share this summer with.
Sunshine and swimming pools.
Children and arts and crafts projects.
Weekend trips away.
Blessed Pop John Paul II Junior High Leadership Camp
20(or so) pounds gone
A zest for life
A better understanding of the woman I want to be.

When people have asked how my summer was my automatic response has been "Eh, alright." It seems as though everyone goes through a mourning process that the summer has come to a close. We enjoy it to much, we hate to see it leave. It does not do my memories justice to simply say "eh, alright." My summer has been full of new people, wonderful adventures, and many lessons learned. Though I am going to miss the extensive amount of free time, cooking for myself, and earning a heavy weekly income, I am beginning to be excited about what this school year brings.

I have accepted the challenge to be an RA for one more year. God is so good and I just cannot believe the beautiful and numerous ways he works in my life. I always end up right where I am supposed to, and what a breath of fresh air that is.

Keeping this in mind, I trust that I am exactly where the Lord has called me to be, third floor Nelson hall! I know its going to be stressful, time consuming, and frustrating at times. But I need not forget that I am where the Lord wants me to. So though my environment may be hectic, I will be able to rest in the peace of the knowledge I am where I am supposed to be.

Goodbye summer 2011. You have enabled me to become a better woman, and I cannot wait to see what the rest of this calendar year has in store.

Love always.