To say the last 3 days have been a whirlwind is a massive understatement; so much so that I hadn't even stopped to think about everything that has happened until I was on the road home tonight. So here's my somewhat random thoughts strewn together about my last few days in the Wack...
When I was younger I remember hearing my godmother always say "I see God!" when the sky was colored with a beautiful sunset. Since then, I often hear her saying that in my head whenever I see a sunset. So tonight on my way home from Waco I snapped this picture and thought, "I see God."
I started thinking about all the ways I have seen God this week. It's true, hindsight is 20/20, and I have been blown away by the incredible people He's placed in my life to show me His love when I most need it.
On Thursday morning I got a call telling me that my beautiful grandbig was getting ENGAGED, so we spent that evening celebrating her. This lady has taught me so much this year, and I am so grateful for the friendship God so wisely put in place here. I can't wait to watch you start this new adventure, Whit!
7 hours of cleaning out the closet in the chapter room was an unexpected event, but it was great bonding time with the lovely Arden McCormack. 23859238489 boxes, 40+ nasty-smelling costumes ("Women don't sweat, they glisten" = LIE.), 75 pairs of character shoes, and one large clothing-rack-inflicted lump on my head later, the closet is clean and the storage units are full. We have a busy summer and semester to come, and I'm so excited to work with such a fun-loving and hilarious sister. Sic 'em references. Even when sometimes our job looks like this:
I have friends who talk about how they have the "best roommate ever" but I'm here to tell you it's a lie. Mine takes the cake, hands down. Wednesday night when Finance and an overwhelming amount of packing looming over me sent me into hysterics she literally sat with me for an hour until I fell asleep. During our all night packing spree she kept me from freaking out, and put up with my stressed out self, which I can assure you is not pretty. Suffice to say I would have literally gone insane this week without her. You're the best, T. Thank the Lord there are no pictures of either of us from this week, but this accurately sums up how the last 5 days felt:
In the midst of all of this were encouraging texts from my godmother, a call from my uncle, lunch with my grandparents who drove all the way from Georgetown, a long conversation with my sweet, long-distance big, an entire day of moving way too many boxes (and a piano) with help from my tireless parents, and so many other little blessings.
So as I watched Pat Neff and the Alico Building in the mirror tonight, I was overwhelmed with gratitude for the beautiful community with which the Lord has surrounded me at Baylor. I have an exciting three months ahead, but come August I will be equally excited to get back to the Wack.
When I read this again in 8 hours none if it will be coherent, I'm sure, but to summarize, I love Baylor and all of the ridiculously wonderful people I've gotten to share life with because of it.
Sic 'em and goodnight.
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