Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hears.

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Colossians 3:12-17

It’s my last night here in SLO and I just got back from a quick trip to LA to see the Sing Off, which by the way was an amazing show (you all have to watch us on TV when it airs!) And as me and my girls were driving back with loads of caffeine in our bodies, it sort of started to hit me that tonight is my last night.

I think this past summer I’ve been looking at it as a transition period of me being a college student to leaving SLO to start the real world. I’ve been telling myself that I would leave after I was ready, that after this summer I’d be so ready to leave SLO. And after driving back and forth from SLO to the Bay so many times this summer, at times I really did feel ready to leave, but there are so many times that I don’t feel ready at all. But ready or not, tomorrow I will be leaving this place I have called home for the past four years. It is a weird thought to think that this will be my last drive from SLO to home in a very long time, that it’s not just a vacation and I”ll be back for school. It has gone by SO fast and it’s safe to say that even through all the trials, these four years have been the best yet. I have learned so much about who I am, created such strong bonds with people, and drawn closer to the Lord through a beautiful fellowship.

I am seriously going to miss this place that I was so unsure of in the beginning. I never thought that I would eventually call this place my home, that it would have such a special place in my heart, and that the people I met would impact me so greatly. Although this is not goodbye forever, I know it will never be the same as I transition into my new phase of life. I’ll miss all the coffee shops, the hiking spots, the beach being 10 minutes away, the best tri-tip and french fries, the friendly people everywhere I go, no traffic, amazing parking, the hang outs, and so much more. I don’t know how I am going to handle tomorrow emotionally but it happens and I know that God has something great in store for me in the bay. So, it’s not goodbye but see you later San Luis Obispo. You have been so great to me and I will miss you dearly.

I conquered two “lasts” on Tuesday.

Last discipleship with Katie. & Last Bible Study with my Sophomore girls.

& I feel the cryfest beginning to appear. We did call this one. We knew that we would be messes two weeks before graduation. It’s all coming down to an end. This week have my Last discipleship with Ashley & my last Epic meeting.

[My D-ship girls <3]

I am honestly so grateful for the girls in my Bible study. They truly have given me a glimpse of the Lord’s heart, and have helped me to see the priceless life-defining moments in their lives. There is no greater gift than to show someone a glimpse of how much the Lord loves them. This Bible study has done that. 

We have grown so much in numbers but also in the depth of our studies, and relationships with each other. I pray that God would continue to use this Bible study as a safe place for women but also as light to those around them.

[the now and then of the sophomore bstudy]

Thank you ladies for such a memorable, beautiful last two years :)

You see the depths of my heart and you love me the same.

You are amazing God

I love random, encouraging conversations with people. Talking to Emily today, reminded me of how much the Lord is doing in the Soph. girls Bstudy that I help to lead. All I can say is that God is doing something huge, and I can’t take the credit for any of it because I’m way too broken for it to be done on my own. He sees the depths of my heart, loves me the same, AND still chooses to use me. He is amazing, and all I can say is All glory to Him.