Welcome to Truman State University, home of the Bulldogs!
I am all moved into my dorm room and am excited to finally be a college student. Today was my first day of classes and I had a very positive and relaxing day of classes, naps, and working out!
I have decided that my motto for this year is Love God, Serve Others, Live SImply. I was given this plaque at graduation by my second mom, Linda, and am really treasuring what it is teaching me everyday.
1) Love God. It is very easy to get caught up in things here and ignore the one who blesses me every single day. After my grandpa passed away, my grandma, who is bedridden due to a stroke on October 2nd, said that the only thing she wanted me to do the rest of my life is to KEEP THE FAITH. How powerful. My grandmother has taught me many things in my life, but this is the most important thing she has ever said to me. She continued to say that time goes by so quickly, and staying in the faith will help keep my life on track. What a B-E-A-utiful witness to me. She is my absolute role model, a constant and steady role model who has been there for me my ENTIRE LIFE. Also, it is first on the list because it is the most important. I am blessed to be on a campus with a Lutheran Student Fellowship house. It is very different from my usual church and youth group, but it is still a nice break from the college world.
Today, I chatted with a girl that I met in Turkey (on facebook). If you read a previous entry, you understand what turmoil this family is facing due to their faith. YET, they are still praising God and praying for ME and MY family. They continuously ask how I am and how my father is doing. I wish they could have a release from the prosecution they are facing in Turkey. Pray for this family and pray that they may have freedom from their turmoil.
2) Serve Others.
My life is centered around the service of others. Although I don't have a major, I know I want to serve other people for the rest of my life. I pray and hope that a major comes to me!!!
3) Live Simply.
I live in Kirksville, Missouri. 'Nough said? :)
