On the 13th anniversary of the tragedy that was 9/11/2001, the threat of terror was more real than it has been since that faithful day. I remember sitting in Ms. Roof's 2nd grade class when the news came over the intercom for the teachers to check their e-mails regarding a "situation." The next thing I remember is sitting in Extended Day Care and my dad coming to pick me up, and me asking if my uncle Kevin was ok. That was the day the world changed. Today I'm thankful for freedom.
To this day, even after being to Ground Zero, the videos, the sights, and anything related to that day make me shiver.
I remember sitting in the movie theater on May 1st, 2011 when we heard that Osama Bin Ladin had been killed. The thrill that had come through the theater had and will forever change my outlook on American Pride.
So today I'm thankful for the friends and family that proudly serve me and this country bravely every day. To my grandparents, my cousins, my uncle, my friends, my parents friends. I thank you. We would not be here today if it were not for your sacrifice.
Whatever the next few days, months, years contain. I will always be Proud to be an American.
Take each day for what it's worth. Look at the bright side. Be thankful that you are here today, because I PROMISE you there are people who would love to be in your place right now.
Think about it,
LG
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Community 9/9-10
Today i'm thankful for Community.
So this summer I struggled with major stomach pains off and on throughout camp. At first we thought it would have been just getting used to camp food again, or being out in the heat or even another ovarian cyst, but it wasn't. After many calls to my mom, tests and doctors visits, it was concluded that there was nothing wrong.
For about a month the pains subsided, and I felt better. Earlier this week those pains had come back. I was in so much pain on Monday that I made it through 3 out of 4 of my classes and just could not do it anymore. As I came back to the dorm I kept thinking, what is wrong with me? Why am I feeling this way again? I just want to feel better. After my battle with mono almost two years ago, I have never been 'up to par' again. I have still been just as tired, if not more, and sleeping more than ever recently. It just isn't making sense to me.
Well today I was walking to wait outside of my last class (the class I missed on Monday) and I passed Mrs. Amy, my human development teacher from last semester. The smile on Mrs. Amy's face can literally make anyones day, but today it just happened to make mine. After stopping and talking about camp, and other things, we went on our way. As I walk into my class, my professor stops me and asks if everything is ok. I proceed to explain to him about what had been going on and how I just couldn't handle the pain anymore so I had to go lay down. Mr. Turner has been blessed (lol) to have me for the third time this semester. He not only told me not to worry about the material I missed on Monday, but that he was praying for me, and would keep me in his prayers until something was figured out.
To go to a school where professors remember your name, and genuinely care about you never goes out of style. I love constantly knowing that at least one person on this campus is constantly praying for me and making a daily difference in my life, and the other students on this campus.
The focus in chapel this year is on 'Community.' One of my all time favorite pastors came and spoke to our campus today. Algernon Tennyson not only connects with the students on our campus, but feeds our desire to want to know more about God's word in a way we can enjoy. The community found on this campus is one that I would not trade for any other place on this Earth.
As many of you know, I have wanted to go to AU since I was in 7th grade. Realizing today that my dream is not only coming true, but has put me in this amazing campus literally brought me to tears. Whatever I did to deserve the blessing to not only be accepted to this university, but attend this university is immeasurable. Not only is our school ranked NUMBER 1 in teaching across the SouthEast, but is NUMBER 1 in Southern schools our size. How amazing is that?
Sometimes I just don't understand why people are put in my life, when all they do is cause harm and deceit. But the words of my grandma will never leave me, "God puts people in your lives either for a blessing or a lesson." The more I come to know some people I realize they're more of a lesson than a blessing, and that's ok with me.
Some things I will never understand, but I'm not supposed to. I'm just thankful for what I have right now.
Think about it,
LG
So this summer I struggled with major stomach pains off and on throughout camp. At first we thought it would have been just getting used to camp food again, or being out in the heat or even another ovarian cyst, but it wasn't. After many calls to my mom, tests and doctors visits, it was concluded that there was nothing wrong.
For about a month the pains subsided, and I felt better. Earlier this week those pains had come back. I was in so much pain on Monday that I made it through 3 out of 4 of my classes and just could not do it anymore. As I came back to the dorm I kept thinking, what is wrong with me? Why am I feeling this way again? I just want to feel better. After my battle with mono almost two years ago, I have never been 'up to par' again. I have still been just as tired, if not more, and sleeping more than ever recently. It just isn't making sense to me.
Well today I was walking to wait outside of my last class (the class I missed on Monday) and I passed Mrs. Amy, my human development teacher from last semester. The smile on Mrs. Amy's face can literally make anyones day, but today it just happened to make mine. After stopping and talking about camp, and other things, we went on our way. As I walk into my class, my professor stops me and asks if everything is ok. I proceed to explain to him about what had been going on and how I just couldn't handle the pain anymore so I had to go lay down. Mr. Turner has been blessed (lol) to have me for the third time this semester. He not only told me not to worry about the material I missed on Monday, but that he was praying for me, and would keep me in his prayers until something was figured out.
To go to a school where professors remember your name, and genuinely care about you never goes out of style. I love constantly knowing that at least one person on this campus is constantly praying for me and making a daily difference in my life, and the other students on this campus.
The focus in chapel this year is on 'Community.' One of my all time favorite pastors came and spoke to our campus today. Algernon Tennyson not only connects with the students on our campus, but feeds our desire to want to know more about God's word in a way we can enjoy. The community found on this campus is one that I would not trade for any other place on this Earth.
As many of you know, I have wanted to go to AU since I was in 7th grade. Realizing today that my dream is not only coming true, but has put me in this amazing campus literally brought me to tears. Whatever I did to deserve the blessing to not only be accepted to this university, but attend this university is immeasurable. Not only is our school ranked NUMBER 1 in teaching across the SouthEast, but is NUMBER 1 in Southern schools our size. How amazing is that?
Sometimes I just don't understand why people are put in my life, when all they do is cause harm and deceit. But the words of my grandma will never leave me, "God puts people in your lives either for a blessing or a lesson." The more I come to know some people I realize they're more of a lesson than a blessing, and that's ok with me.
Some things I will never understand, but I'm not supposed to. I'm just thankful for what I have right now.
Think about it,
LG
Monday, September 8, 2014
A month of whirlwinds... 8/9-9/8
Going back to school is always hard for anyone, but going back to school is especially hard for me. After always going to school with my mom for my four years in high school, and now being 3 hours away in Anderson the re-adjustment every fall kills me. I never was a "home body" when I was younger. I loved to travel, and see the world with my grandparents, even though I never left the US. After being gone all year from August to the beginning of May I get maybe two full months home a year. Don't get me wrong, I love working at camp, and the days I get off make it so much more enjoyable to be home, but sometimes I just miss my parents...and my dog...definitely my dog.
The past two years I have spent here at AU have been amazing. Filled with lessons and laughter. After a lot of prayer I decided to change my major and take a different direction with my education. I am now a History major focusing into going into Pre-Law. My ultimate goal is to be a Special Needs defense lawyer in the future. Big dreams, I know.
I made many friends this summer, and I'm thankful for the relationships I have with them. This passion for friendships has extended into the school year.
I'm loving doing life with my amazing roomie Katy and am blessed to have her in my life. I'm also spending a lot of time with my childhood best friend Kayla and catching up from years past as well as trying not to die in our Intermediate Spanish class.
Through all of the struggles and questions, God has revealed himself in more ways than one to me. I might be only 20 years old, but I have experienced a lot in these 20 years on Earth.
Welcome to the world, Rhett Thomas! So happy for Rebekkah and Matt. 😁
To God Be The Glory,
Lauren
The past two years I have spent here at AU have been amazing. Filled with lessons and laughter. After a lot of prayer I decided to change my major and take a different direction with my education. I am now a History major focusing into going into Pre-Law. My ultimate goal is to be a Special Needs defense lawyer in the future. Big dreams, I know.
I made many friends this summer, and I'm thankful for the relationships I have with them. This passion for friendships has extended into the school year.
I'm loving doing life with my amazing roomie Katy and am blessed to have her in my life. I'm also spending a lot of time with my childhood best friend Kayla and catching up from years past as well as trying not to die in our Intermediate Spanish class.
Through all of the struggles and questions, God has revealed himself in more ways than one to me. I might be only 20 years old, but I have experienced a lot in these 20 years on Earth.
Welcome to the world, Rhett Thomas! So happy for Rebekkah and Matt. 😁
To God Be The Glory,
Lauren
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