Still Wandering

Hello lovely friends!

Soon I'll start writing more in-depth posts about what I'm learning and experiencing, but for now I thought I'd update you on life after almost a year of not blogging. 

So, in random order, here's sophomore year summed up:

Best. Summer. Ever.
Photo cred: Kelsey Butler

1. Camp. I spent this past summer working at the camp where I practically grew up. I saw the Lord move in so many ways, and it was definitely one of the greatest experiences of my life. It would take a much longer blog post to describe everything I learned during my time there. I'll be back there again this summer and I absolutely can't wait. 

Who's cuter than us? No one.

2. Still living with my curly-haired other half. Caroline and I reunited last fall and have spent sophomore year back in a tiny, but adorably decorated, dorm room. She's an amazing encouragement to me, and I feel so blessed to call my roommate my best friend. We've loved dorm life this past year, but we're also SO excited to be moving into an even cuter house next Fall!

3. Work work work. This semester I've had two jobs, along with taking 17 credit hours and being a member of two clubs. Safe to say it's been the craziest season of my life, but I like it that way. Who wants life to be boring?

I'm a fan of this guy. 

4. Boyfriend. Yes, to all my friends who thought I kissed dating goodbye, I said boyfriend. Marshall and I have known each other for about a year and a half, and we've been together for a bit over two months. He's an amazing blessing in my life, and that's really all there is to say about it. :)

5. Still wandering. Some days I wake up and think I know exactly what I want to do with my life, and other days I'm still clueless. But the Lord has been so good to me this year and provided me with a lot of clarification. He's also given me opportunities to grow in my current passions and discover new ones. Above all, He's shown me what true peace looks like in the midst of storms. Even though I'm unsure about the future, and even though life is busier than it's ever been, I have peace, and I trust in His promises. 

6. Learning to abide. Wandering comes with a restless heart, but this year the Lord has shown me what it looks like to relax and abide in Him. There were a few months when I was stuck on the verse in John 15 that says: "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." Even though I am restless, I have experienced the peace that comes from abiding in the heart of my Father. What an amazing gift! When I abide in Him, I understand that this wandering season of my life is not aimless. He is setting things in place that will have a direct affect on my future, and I am loving the journey.

That's it for now, sweet friends. In about a week and a half I'll be back in Texas for a few days before heading to New York City with the student media team. Life is exciting, isn't it?

Praying for each one of you.

Until next time.