My alma mater

So, it is T-minus 24 hours until my 5 year reunion at LCU. 5 years? Where has the time gone? I am SO excited about this weekend-probably more excited than I have ever been to go back!!

I have so many wonderful memories from LCU. It was by far one of the best experiences and definitely helped shape me into who I am today. I was pulled, stretched, encouraged, and I grew in so many ways. I was exposed and introduced to ideas, people & friends who greatly influenced who I am, the way I think, and ultimately the path I am traveling on. I loved being able to participate in the chorus traveling all around the US, to Mexico & Australia; and then having the incredible opportunity to return to Mexico for a summer and have the desire in my heart for mission work grow even more. I was blessed to be a part of LOA, where I met and developed relationships with lifelong sisters, friends, and the brothers I had in Kyodai (not to mention the hours and hours that was put into Master Follies-that was so much fun, although I would probably never put my body through that again!) :) There were other sisters, brothers, and friends who I dearly love and am so thankful that God placed them in my life along the way. I was blessed by wonderful staff, professors & deans who not only taught me, but encouraged me and became my friends. Many of those people I still have great relationships with and they are still an integral part of my life. They took the time to invest in my life, and I appreciate that. I was blessed to have the opportunity to serve as a Resident Assistant for 2 years, which formed and created even more relationships and opportunities for ministry, and ultimately laid the groundwork for being in the position of a Residence Director that I am today. I was encouraged over and over again to follow my calling into ministry and had several opportunities to carry out that ministry through camps, internships, and by people who saw something in me, believed in me and empowered me to step out in faith.

It still astounds me how I ended up at LCU. It was never my intention to go there. I had only visited once when I was a sophomore, and honestly was not that impressed. ;) I had not even applied there, I had only sent my SAT & ACT scores there. But once I decided that ACU was not for me (at the time) and the door to Harding closed, I think for the first time I REALLY placed a decision in God's hands, and he led me straight to LCU, and I am so thankful. I did not know a soul (only people who had gone there before) but I loved that!! I remember walking around the first week saying, "How did I end up here?" But after awhile, it came to be my home. As I look back on my time at LCU, I am so appreciative of everything that God provided for me there and as the years go by more and more things are brought to my attention and I recognize the ways in which God moved, used me and shaped me more into His child. It was not always an easy journey, but I came out a stronger warrior for Christ and a passion for ministry on my heart that continues to live today and grow stronger all the time.

Thank you, LCU for the memories! I pray that you continue to mold and shape the future generations for God's kingdom and send them out to shine their lights into the world...