It has been almost exactly a year ago that I joined this mostly crazy, but dependable, and most important absolutely in love with God group of great friends. The community I've found in Cru over the last year is uncomparable to any other group of friends I've ever called mine. These are the kind of people who overflow with the love of Christ. Whether we are hosting some crazy dance party, studying the word of God, spending time together on retreats such as Fall Getaway or DCC, or just merely hanging out as the best friends that we've all become, these people are always representing Christ. They make me laugh, they make me cry, they've been there for me, and done some incredible things on my behalf. They support each other and stretch each other. We get real and we hold one another accountable. We work hard together and play even harder. College here at K-State wouldn't be the same without Sunday night Family nights, our weekly meetings, planning events to reach out to our fellow students, driving ridiculous hours for donuts, driving ridiculous hours for Red Robin, studying together in Hale, playing volleyball and ultimate frisbee, showing up at each others places unannounced and uninvited, watching Glee, and way too many movies, game nights and puzzle nights, afternights at Bluestem, spending holidays together, my growth group girls, weekend retreats, dance parties.. some planned.. some spontaneous, and just being friends.. best friends.I don't know where I would be without this community. I'm glad this group of people was God's plan for me. I'm excited to spend the rest of the semester with all of you! Let's laugh, cry, laugh some more, and glorify God. I love all of you, thanks for being my college family. :)
Poem I wrote to you all last semester :)
Merely a freshmen
No one to depend on, no one to turn to
Broken from my own mistakes
New city, new state, new lie, new game
You don’t deserve this and it just doesn’t seem fair
My face washed white with fear
But a simple smile hides it all
You saw through me, I almost felt guilty
Through obligation to Him or rather to myself I showed up
A step of faith
The love overwhelmed me and in just weeks my attitude changed
No longer afraid, no longer a lie, no longer fake
I now have You to depend on, I have You to turn to
I am broken for You
New city, new state, new love, new life
I don’t deserve this and it just doesn’t seem fair
My face flushed with joy
A simple smile says it all
You saw through me, and for that I was saved.
Love, Jamie
You, my dear, are wonderful and brave. :)
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