Iowa

Finally a break from the chaos of college. Fall break is here and for me this means going to my new house for the first time. My dad picked me up from school and on very little sleep we made the drive. I hadn’t seen him in months and you could tell because he replayed everything I’d missed while I was away at college. Needless to say I was awake for the 4 hour drive. I got sad when I saw the Nebraska state sign and anxious when I saw the Iowa state sign. Not that I’ve never seen it before, but this time it was different. We pulled into my new driveway and my curiosity hit hard. I left the car before my dad managed to turn it off. I walked inside to hug my mom and then quickly explored each inch of the house. I approved. It’s smaller than anywhere I’ve ever lived before, but it’s nice. Now I sit on my bed, the same bed that has made it from all my other homes. It comforts me to know everything hasn’t changed.

I’ve been unpacking for 2 days now. And by unpacking I mean I’ve made piles. I have a pile of trash, including stuffed animals, shoes I don’t wear, trophies I have no use for, and papers of everything from college recruits to old bank statements. I have a pile of clothes for donation. And a pile of stuff I really don’t know what to do with. I have all my college stuff in one corner away from the mess. And stacks of all my clean and newly folded laundry. Nothing on the walls. No pictures up. It’s definitely not my room yet.

I feel bad for everything I’m throwing away; Lots of memories and keepsakes, but I really have no use for it. I won’t miss it, so why keep it?

Not much else is going on here in Iowa. It’s good to be with the family and it’s refreshing to spend some time alone; Gives me time to think. I’m trying to see if I can picture myself here for a longer period of time. So far the answer is no, but who knows, maybe I could make something of my time here. Hey it’s been 2 days and I’m not miserable yet. :)

Looking Ahead

November 1st! Another month of the semester has come and gone. The Maze is almost behind us (see www.whatisthemaze.com) which means promotion for DCC will begin. My best friend and I have decided to take on the responsibility of DCC Underground for our campus. We’re the duo promotion team basically. Prayers for our campus!

I have six weeks left as a K-State student, it’s a little bitter sweet. Wildcat Forever, but I really don’t see me spending another dollar on my education here. I get excited thinking ahead, but a little sad thinking back. Whatever happens though, I know I have the Lord guiding me. It’s comforting to know what lay ahead until June though. I’m glad I won’t have to initially move to Iowa with the parents. I think project will be good for me. I can find more stability in my faith and grow more in love with Christ. I want to stand firm and be living out the gospel with no regret when I take the plunge of moving back home. Oh the Lord has perfect plans.

Lately I’ve been talking with a lot of friends from project, which has just been a huge encouragement. They are just so excited for my team to be returning, and I know we can count on their prayers! (love you wdwsp10) it’s also just been fun hearing what the staff team is already doing at Disney. We have prayer messages to hear about the movement and be praying for students there and we have already seen God work so much since September. There have been new discussion groups and they’ve even seen students come to Christ. I am so thrilled to go be a part of it and help share the gospel and be a student with them. I know the Lord is preparing hearts and making huge plans for my team.

Lot’s of big plans in the next two

months!

Prayers for THE MAZE (Nov.3rd)

FALL BREAK (Nov 20th - 29th )

WINTER BREAK (Dec 17th- Jan 17th)

DENVER CHRISTMAS CONFERENCE (Dec 28th - Jan 2nd)

So excited :)