It's strange to think that at this time last year I was finishing the last semester of my undergraduate career. It's very different going from a busy summer at SWO to a busy semester vs. going from SWO back home. In some ways I don't think it's a transition I know how to do since the past 4 years I have constantly been going from one thing to another and have had very little 'down time'. On the other hand, not having the responsibilities of school or work pressing on me does give me time for reflection. No doubt I'll probably envy this time in a few more months.
This summer at SWO ended well.
Perhaps, it is because I have grown a lot since last summer, or maybe because I was distracted last summer, but I found SWO11 to be even more challenging than SWOX. I was constantly pressed with the weight of the ministry we had undertook...the responsibility of presenting the Gospel to our students and the urgency to do it even in the very short time we had. At the same time going back and re-studying the beginning of Romans (I had been studying Romans personally since last summer) was awesome! I've shared a little bit on this blog what God has taught me through his Word, but it's continually amazing to me how much he continues to teach us even as we are obedient in what he calls us to do. Near the end of the summer (about the time everyone starts to talk about next summer) God began laying something on my heart..something I realize that he had been preparing me for all summer: SWO11 would be my last full summer working at SWO. It sounds sad but with it God gave me an overwhelming since of peace. There is a time for everything (and we know God's timing is perfect). The past two summers have been amazing and I have learned so much! But God has another appointment for me next summer. Obviously, I have no idea what it is yet but I can't help feeling excited about it! Not excited about leaving SWO mind you...I love my SWO family and it will always have a part of my heart, but excited about the new direction God is calling me in, the new challenges I will face, the new ways he has for me to grow spiritually, and the opportunities I will have to minister to others. One thing I have to continually remind myself is that I don't work God's calling into my future...I submit to God's calling and that guides my future. That alone is super cool to me.
As far as "Current Happenings" I took the GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) in September. I don't know who came up with the brilliant idea to create a 4+ hour test but I can guarantee that I will never be friends with them. Overall I think the test went very well, and that my many months of study paid off. I will get my final scores in December after my interview and than will hear if I have been accepted into the program or not.
Daddy got me a little suv and he is amazing (yes I said he). I named him Henry and he will soon be going through a makeover which will include (but will not be limited to) purple seat covers, various pink interior decorating, and some of my favorite stickers on his back. Henry especially wishes to visit Clemson (despite the hideous orange and purple combination) and SWO so hopefully I will be able to take him soon. ;)
I also applied two places for temporary holiday work (work that lasts 6-12 weeks during the holiday rush). I figured it would give me something to do and give me some extra cash for Christmas presents and school necessaries.
I suppose that really is all for now. I've been re-reading my journal from this summer and will probably post a few entries in a day or two.
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