well, friends, i'm in california right now. hello, reality! wednesday was the surreallest (<--word? don't care) day of my life. i packed my belongings, put them in the truck, and said goodbye to my dear dog. it's weird, let me tell you! no amount of preparation and forethought can ready you for the sight of a bare bedroom and plans for a new life coming true. i mean, think of it. that was my last night at home. how strange.
i am so thrilled to explore my future! i've got sooo much adventure waiting for me at this new school with new friends to meet, new knowledge to discover, and independence to try out. i praise God because He's given me and people i trust the certainty i've waited for. all systems go. this is the surest i've ever been, and though it's hard, i wouldn't pass it up for anything. well, maybe an all-expense-paid trip to europe :) .
my dear friends, i am sorry if i have failed you. i'm learning a lot about friendship and endurance and how i suck at both. i wish in the past that i'd been a better friend, and i feel like i've all but abandoned some people i truly cared about. but i can promise that no matter how frequently or deeply i or other people hurt you, Jesus will never fail you.
i am going to miss seeing all of your lovely faces often. (i do have skype, but nothing replaces face-to-face, genuine and deep conversations.)
don't be a stranger! seriously! may the Lord bless you and keep you.
see you at christmastime.
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