It's Christmas break!!!
If you couldn't tell already, I'm pretty excited!I cannot believe how quickly my third semester at Cedarville went. I have loved every moment I've been there...well, basically. Compared to last year, Sophomore year absolutely blows Freshman year out of the water. I've still gone through some challenging things, but not as painful and difficult. I think that this year, my issues are hard in a different way. This year I've prayed for so much wisdom and discernment concerning different situations. I've cried tears out of frustration and confusion, but none from sheer heartache. I am SO thankful for that!
I think part of what has made this year so great is my roommate! Hannah is such a great woman of God. I don't think I could have asked for a better girl to live with. Not only is Han my roommate, but she's a best friend. We've prayed together, laughed our butts off with each other, comforted each other, given each other advice, etc. She has such a sensitive heart towards the things of the Lord and the Holy Spirit. I think we balance each other out pretty well, too (Wow, it sounds like I'm talking about a boyfriend! ha ha ha ha). But really, Han has made my year ten times better!
Another group of people that I'm so thankful for is the volleyball team. I know that volleyball made my life pretty busy and crazy, but I wouldn't have had it any other way! I LOVE those girls. They became some of my best friends. They all love Jesus so much, and it translates into how they love each other. They did so well this season, ending 32-6. Studs, right? Mayra and I also got really close during the season. She is just such a genuine sweetheart. I learned a lot from Coach, too. Despite the fact that he's probably the biggest goober I've ever met, he taught us what being gospel-focused and prayer-focused meant. God blessed all that, too, and we saw Him working in such great way through the girls!
Yet another group of people that I'm thankful for is my lovely group of friends! Last year, I didn't really have a group of friends that I completely settled into. I hung out with this group all the time, but I think I kept myself pretty guarded, due to everything that happened last year. I have so much fun with these people! The girls are all my best friends and so encouraging, and we have some pretty solid boys thrown in, too. My best nights at Cedarville this year have been spent with these crazies!
Of course, I could talk about person upon person and post so many pictures of relationships that have developed this year, but that would take oh so long! God has blessed me BEYOND measure with people in my life that are so wonderful.
But now, it's Christmas break and I'm back home in Elkhart. Man, I love being home! My time has consisted of sleeping, Insanity, hanging out with friends, especially miss Lexi Rhea, going to basketball games, helping Mommy, going to Indy, and making Christmas presents. I can't WAIT for Christmas! It's my favorite holiday for so many reasons. It celebrates the arrival of my Savior into this world, brings my family and friends together, SNOW CAMP is almost here, and I'm a sucker for Christmas lights. Brett, Brinnie, and Nick are getting here tomorrow. EMILY got home last night, AND it's finally supposed to snow a buttload in the next couple days! Can't wait :)
