we made it!

WOW! What a crazy week!! I kept saying "I need to stop and update my blog" but just never found the time! it has been so hectic...but so great at the same time! Here is a picture of where I currently reside :)


                              


and the VIEW....unbelievable...

We just got back from a three day trip to Horn Lake.  It was unlike any retreat I've ever been on for sure.  Right when we walked up I started singing "Camp Anawana...we hold you in our hearts..." haha, the atmosphere reminded me so much of the old Nickelodeon show Salute Your Shorts.  We lived in cabins and went down to eat when they rang the big black bell.

One of the coolest aspects of the retreat was that our professors for the semester were there with us the whole time.  They ate meals with us, played games, and did worship with us.  It is unlike any other teacher/student dynamic I've ever had.  We did leadership exercises where we had to work together then debrief and discuss what just took place.  Oh, and we did a survival test thing..just FYI - if you're in a plane crash in -25 degree weather, don't worry about getting a compass, make sure to grab the steel wool and shortening though, haha.
It really was a great time of learning and getting to know each other - I'm so glad we had those days outside of our apartments, but my bed feels mighty cozy right now!!

It's amazing how much God has his hand on this place.  There is spiritual warfare all around for sure, so I'm working extra hard to stay in his word and really focused (no pun intended).  I know things are going to happen this semester that are going to blow my mind...I can't wait!  I feel like I have SO much more to say....but I also have SO many pages to read for class!! so I'm going to go get started.

One last picture though just to be sure that you'll keep me in your prayers during this life changing semester...