There is rare a day that goes by that I do not think of something from Vandy: just today I was talking about all of the many trips my dad's suburban has taken and all of the memories I have from behind the wheel of the Burb. I usually end up blabbing to some classmate of mine while they smile and nod and humor me and probably tune me out at times. I am SO quick to tell them stories about each one of you and yet, I have failed miserably at telling y'all what is going on in my life. I value y'alls impact on my life so much more than I or you could fully understand and I hope that you can forgive me for spacing out for the past... oh... 6 months or so!
I am going to piggyback off of Brett and attempt to give you a quick synopsis/little tidbits (in no particular order) of my life during this absence! I would love to hear from any of you on the phone or letter or text!
- Working at camp again this summer as Aquatics Director was one of the most fun and rewarding times I have ever had at once. The combination of camp, kids, water, community and constant-Jesus-lovin' just enriched my soul and prepared me as I took a terrifying step into responsibility/adult life/grad-school/Memphis
- The community that I have found amidst my Physical Therapy class has been more than encouraging. I am developing solid and beneficial relationships which I know will turn into life-long friendships. Plus, the Christian community is so on fire and I am constantly affirmed and challenged in my faith.
- I have come to realize that Vanderbilt has more-than-adequately prepared me for the work to come in grad school. My hardest week here has been completely manageable and I contribute that to my Vandy degree.
- Paying bills sucks. I have never been so conscious of how I use electricity and water until now. Hence why I wake up every morning freezing because we have yet to turn on the heat.
- Two weekends ago I led an adult backpacking trip (two married couples were our campers... oldest: 66, youngest:33) and was able to literally fall asleep under the stars, spend hours by a campfire and experience God's creation so intimately that it rocked my city-lights-and-busy-streets world
- Physical Therapy is definitely what I want to do with my life. Thanks, I needed that affirmation.
- Watching my best friend, Ashley, get married at the end of October was a beautiful glorification of the relationships God gives us. It makes me so excited to see where each and every one of us end up - whether single or married - and how He can be glorified through it all!
- I have found a church here, Fellowship Memphis, that I absolutely LOVE. It challenges me in ways that I never was before on Sunday mornings and I am extremely excited about getting more involved in the church community.
- The Needtobreathe concert last night at Minglewood Hall was PHENOMENAL! I was able to sit up in the VIP box and get the star treatment thanks to my old youth minister who is now in the music biz...
I am sure there is a whole bunch more that I could update you on, but will take this one step at a time. I hope everyone else updates soon too! If I am posting after 6+ months... so can you!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Sarah
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