I know I have been writing a lot of blogs lately- and a lot of them are ultimately for future me, but I have this weird feeling I am going to need reminders of home and why I left while I am on the race next year. Hence this blog post! A lot, if not all of these people play a role in my WR story, and my testimony in general! I am confident and encourage future me to find some of these beautiful qualities in my teammates next year! Home is neeevvverrrrr far away
But yes to sum it up, I could not go without honoring those that surround me and remind me of all things sweet! I hope I never get to this place but sometimes I have this fear that I will just kinda miss home and not be able to grasp the feeling of it?? But anyways this is a shoutout and brag post on the Lord’s blessings so let’s go!
The first group of people I want to give some love to is my discipleship group. Heeeyyyy besties. Yall- these girls have been through it all with me! Not only as a collective group have they loved me well, but also in our individual relationships.
Kylee- Thank you for always being consistent and showing me that the Lord is the same way. Thank you for being a big part of my WR story and for demonstrating the importance of passion. I appreciate the way you always have other’s best interests at heart, and how evident that is in your friendships! If you ever find yourself reading back on this, please get in contact with me. I miss you already! Auburn is so lucky.
Emily- Cannot believe I know what the WR is just because of a little freshman named Emily P!! What!! Your desire to be adventurous has been implemented in me and has helped me get to this place. Your passion has set the Lord’s plans into action- be proud of that and do not let that ever be diminished! I genuinely am so proud of the young lady you are and can’t even begin to say how excited I am for your year next year!
Erin- My little dental hygienist. What a career and life you will have. I appreciate you always accepting my dreams even though they differ from your own. You have always loved me so well and I will treasure our friendship FOREVER AND EVER! I encourage you to not fear the change that next year will hold. I know it is different and I know we will all be leaving, but God has big plans for you here- I promise! What you are doing is just as bold and courageous as me, Kylee, Emily, and anyone else. I love you sista. Maid of honor! Counting down the days until I can squeeze your face when I get back from the Race.
Mrs. Donna- THANK YOU. I love you so deeply and I am so blessed to have gotten to be in your life all these years. Thank you for the wisdom you have poured into me. Thanks for the countless texts and support in all that I do! You and Mr. Brian are such blessings and have taught me so much- indirectly and directly. I will value you and your family forever! I can’t believe I won’t get to hug you two for 9 months. Please be waiting for me when I get home!
To my fraaannnnddss…..my best friends.
Jake- Jake Carson, I greatly appreciate you and all you have done to get me here! Thanks for being my best friend since freshman year. Thank you for demonstrating what it means to be a man of God, and respecting me as a woman of God. I will always remember the way you put God above yourself and above us in order for me to fulfill His plan for me next year! Impact360 will love you so well. I cannot wait to see you next May. Praying for you!
Alex- ITS A SWEET LIL ALLEEXXXX!!! Alex I love you so big and your constant encouragement is so needed in this world and by me! I am so thankful we met, and wow I cannot believe you are going to UNG next year. What a witness you will be to every person you come in contact with on that campus. I am so proud of all you have overcome, and the fact that you chose to befriend me! I miss you fr…if you are reading this while I am gone, please contact me I want to hear all about what Jesus is doing in your life!
Landon- It is so cool to think about the fact that you were there to experience Nicaragua with me! What a memory in our friendship. I love that place being that it is such a huge part of my testimony and WR story…..and you were THERE. Congrats on Impact- I am so confident you will use your gifts for such good things next year!
Madi- My heart THRIVES in our friendship. Thank you so much for making me feel so loved and valued. You are so good at showing me how Jesus loves. Your consistency and faithfulness to your friends and commitments is so admirable. I am constantly praying over your year next year. Hope and EC are lucky to have you still at home! Please make sure to love where you are at and ENJOY YOUR SENIOR YEAR! Also I would love to hear about Nica if I haven’t already- please message me! I miss your face I am SURE of it.
Emily&Meagan- What beauties you two are. Thanks for showing me what grace looks like! You two are so quick to love despite me falling short. I appreciate that more than you know. I cannot believe I am missing your senior years! I am beyond proud of you two though- see you at graduation. I am just a text away.
Emma&Mary- I love you two! Thank you for all that you have taught me this past year. I know what acceptance looks like because of you two. Gah, I miss you so big. Athens is so lucky. Sending my hugs. Please message me. I wanna hear from you!
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST. MY FAMILY.
Mom, dad, and Elliott- THANK YOU. Without yall I would NOT be going on this journey. Your open hearts and trusting spirits are so admirable. Thank you for not hesitating to do what it takes to send me on this. Thank you for seeing my heart and seeing that I am serious about this. Thank you for honoring the Lord’s plans. Man, do I miss you guys. I love you all. Needing your hugs forever.
Uncle Kevin, Aunt Tammy, Gram/Poppop- Thank you for your generosity and encouragement. Love on mom and dad while I am gone!
To future Emma and Squad A (who also probably miss home and their best friends as well!)
Look for the good in all things. Miss home? Find the things you miss and search for them in the Lord. Each quality you admire is that of Him, and that is something to be celebrated! Also, I encourage you to not have your heart so fixated on home. It is there waiting for you. This is where the Lord has you now. These are the friendships He has entrusted you with. Honor that, and love your season. Newnan, Auburn, West Georgia, EC, Impact, UNG are all just a phone call away. Where you are now is what you have worked for. LOVE IT!
