How I am going to be a college freshman in less than two weeks is something that I simply cannot explain. Nor can I explain how time can pass so quickly without our recognition. All I know is that suddenly, we pause for a moment, we look back, and we stand in awe of all that has passed. We embrace warm memories with those we love, we remember the pain and the darkness of some days, but we also recall how God was there through it all. He never left our sides and He never will. I had two amazing opportunities this summer: 1) I was able to spend twelve days in the Adirondacks with five other incoming college freshman. It was an experience I hope to never forget. And in my nostalgia for the past and looking forward to the future, I got to rest in the wilderness for almost two weeks and process it all. 2) I also got the chance to serve in South Carolina with ten other students from my youth group and ...
Choosing joy along the way