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