The summer of 2013 was filled with many memories. It started when I came home in May from my first year in college. College is an entirely different life than anything before that. You still have classes, but most likely, you are living somewhat on your own, in a dorm, apartment, or house on or near campus.
In my first year, I realized I was wrong about some things. I received the first B of my life in my physics lab. I came to understand that I don't have to be perfect though. I tried as hard as I could, and the professor decided that is what I deserved. Now I know that as long as I try as hard as I can, I should be happy. God calls us to work at everything we do wholeheartedly as if we are doing it for God and not earthly masters. So, if we work wholeheartedly towards everything for God's glory, He will be happy with us, and if God is happy with me, I will be happy. We are not called as Christians to be perfect, for no one is perfect but God. We are called to be holy, set apart. Being content with working wholeheartedly for God is a step in the right direction.
Throughout this summer I worked at Windtree Golf Course for the third summer in a row. I had a new job there though, and met a lot of new people. This year, I split time between working in the pro shop and washing carts, running water, and picking the range. I learned this summer that even on the hardest days, having a fun and loving group of people to work with, makes all the difference. A few days this summer, I was having a bad day, and my fellow workers helped the rest of my day be great. God always knows what we need.
I also got the wonderful chance to be a chaperone for my church's youth group when they went to camp. We went to Union University for Centrifuge, and I absolutely loved being a chaperone. Getting to see God work in the lives of middle and high schoolers was incredible. I had three seventh grade guys in my room, and at night a few of the high schoolers would come in our room and talk with us for a while. I could see how much they longed to grow closer to God. Them opening up to me is probably the most amazing thing I've ever seen.
Over the summer, I learned more about how relationships can be complicated as well. Some complications you will run in to over and over again, and some you will run into a few times or maybe only once. I've seen and experienced a good bit, whether it is a friend and you both like the same person, age difference between you and that person, or that person may even already be dating someone else. What you have to know is that only God knows if it will actually happen or work. You have to trust God.
Now I am moved back into college. I moved back in yesterday. The day before, my brother drove into town to help take me back as a surprise. I was really happy to see him, and it was nice to have him here when I moved in. My parents and him helped me move in, and then we all went out to eat lunch together which was really nice. My brother also gave me one of the coolest gifts ever, a Gandalf the White action figure. Pretty awesome. It now sits on my desk at school and reminds me of my brother everyday.
Thanking God for every memory and experience He gives me. Til next time, stay classy.
