Time has gone by faster than ever, and I know that nothing else in life will compare to college and the many experiences that have shaped me to be who I am today.I don't know how I could ever summarize the many memories that I will never forget. So many things will never happen again, but I am so glad that they happened. I wouldn't change much about all of those incredible moments that I got the opportunity to be a part of. Change means cherishing the many moments that have made college what it's been, reliving the moments with friends, and desiring to always keep them close to my heart.
It's hard to think about it mostly because so many of my college memories have revolved around the amazing community of people I have been blessed to know. So many of my friends have helped me to grow in ways that I never thought possible when I was walking into the doors of Brumby Hall 4 years ago.If I were to articulate my love and appreciation for all of the incredible people I have had the opportunity to know in Athens, I don't think the words I could write would suffice. I do know that there are amazing, passionate people that I have been so blessed to get to know. I also know that I regret not getting to know some people better. There are some people that have never ceased to make me smile, and some people who always challenge me to be more adventurous. Some dear friends have challenged me spiritually and have shown me what it looks like to walk in the Lord's freedom.Others have helped me to see that there is no room for me to judge others because we are all in need of grace. Many friends have opened my eyes to what life is about, and what it means to be sporadic, but also what it means to rest and cherish moments. Some people have been placed in my life for me to love unconditionally and vice versa, even when my heart isn't in the right place. There are people that have only been in my life for a season, a moment, but aren't any less important than the ones I've known since the start. Change means saying goodbye for now to many people who I have known, but forever thanking the Lord for placing them in my path. Change is also keeping perspective that many people will not be leaving my life even if they are going far away. Sometimes when you are far away, keeping in touch becomes more of a priority as opposed to the chaos that can sometimes consume us in college.
This season of change is hard, but it's helping me to see the many amazing people I have been blessed to know. I have been thinking back to so many times I will always cherish. I sit here feeling undeserving of the many opportunities I have been given. I find it hard to say goodbye, but I am overwhelmed with thanksgiving for the time I've had here.
The Fall will be different- but I know it will be great. With this change, Athens won't be quite the same but it will be quite amazing as it always is. With change comes tears, but with new seasons ahead adventure, growth, and more memories are sure to come.
Throughout this week I'm going to try to recap highlights of the past 4 years....get ready for flashbacks, crazy pictures and reliving fall 2007-spring 2011 :)
