Tuesday, December 6, 2011

The End of Something Good

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

I have five days left at Calvary Chapel Bible College. Right now I am sitting in the coffee shop, music is playing in the background, and there are small conversations happening all around me. I want to go home more than anything. I miss my family so much and I can't wait to see them.

But I feel like weeping.














Almost one year ago this was me. Since that first week I have done so many things...


I've spent many hours with books and my computer. 
(Also, I went through a phase of taking many pictures of myself.)
























I met a lot of amazing people and was blessed by many great friendships. 




Some of the best friends were small friends. 








I had some amazing adventures. 



Experienced new things. 

Had a birthday. 





Lived in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, 
with some of the most amazing people. 







Drank way too much coffee. 










 I went on some amazing outreaches.





Was a little sacrilegious at times...







Got to watch my brother experience Europe and grow in the Lord. 





Found new ways the wear the same things over and over...and over.

Even got a little rebellious.


But now, it's the end and I am going home. 
2011, you've been a good year. God has revealed Himself to me 
and blessed me more than words or pictures could ever express. 
I am sad to leave, but I am also excited to see what else God has for me. 

Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, 
but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid 
hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having 
laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind 
and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal 
for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 
Philippians 3:12-14

"Behold, I will do something new, Now it will spring forth;
Will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway
in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert." Isaiah 43:19