Transition sucks

            I know I've mentioned before how awful I am at transition. It really can be pretty difficult for me. This summer was especially difficult. Coming back from Camp where I was blessed with such a great, caring community to a very different year than the three before.
            I was talking with a friend about transition and how it can be so difficult and she said that Sometimes we don't want to leave a place because our hearts are so full of love and contentment in that place and it feels like its the pinnacle of our time there. And sometimes that is when God calls us to leave that place so that then we know exactly what kind of community and fellowship to look for when we leave that place. I am so thankful for the places I have come to love. But even more than that, the people that were there that God used to stretch me and grow me, the people who walked with me and cared for me and loved me. Its those people that mean more than the locations I was in. 
            I cannot tell you how much the Lord has been working on me the last few months. But the last month I have spent reflecting and processing and I can see a little bit of the threads the Lord is weaving together, to make me exactly who he wants me to be. 

 These were my Cross Trainer (CTs) girls from camp. This was my favorite part of the summer. Getting to know each one of them and their sweet hearts and their desire to know the Lord more. I am so thankful they each let me in and allowed me to walk a little bit of this summer with them. 

 I got to celebrate the birthday of a good friend from high school and have a mini reunion with some of the girls I spent those 4 years with. We don't get to see each other often, but when we do, let me tell you... it is a party!!

                   Spending just a week in this city was so good. Charlotte will forever be my home.  

 My mom and I got to spend lots of good time together between camp and me moving. I love her and am so thankful for her wisdom.  She listens to all of my ridiculous stories and we just have so much fun together!

                                                          My new little house :)

 My family got to spend some time together in Boone before I started school. It is rare that all five of us get to be together but when we do it is so fun! 

                                                              Love these two!

                                            One of my favorite spots. I have missed it here.

                  Reunited with hall mates from the last few years. I just love them!