Firstly, by way of explanation. I'm touched by how many people have said that they want to keep in touch with me! (Yes, I know, very punny, Sarah--but it's true.) However, that means that, realistically speaking, I will not have the time to write everyone individualized update e-mails on a regular basis, even though I would have preferred to have done that.
"But then," you might ask, "why not just write a generic e-mail and create an e-mail list?" I suppose I could, but, to be frank, blogs are cooler. And I can see what I've already talked about, so that I don't repeat myself. I can see what I've already talked about, so that I don't repeat myself.
Thus, Talk to the Hand is born! I will post updates here on occasion concerning how I am, what I'm up to (muahahaha!), prayer requests, wacky stories, etc. Please feel free to leave your own updates in comments, or send me an e-mail. I really want to hear from you all, too!
It is now 1 week to departure. People ask me how I'm feeling, and the truth is, I'm not really sure. I suppose I'm a little excited, but the truth is, I'm more afraid. People reassure me that the fear is normal. I know that it's normal, but just because a fear bears the "normal" label, it doesn't make the fear any less pronounced...
Please keep me in your prayers, and thanks to you all for being the most wonderful family, friends, teachers, and just generally the greatest compilation of support that an almost-freshmuffin could ask for!
("Fresh-muffin?"...long story. But don't let my eccentricities deter you from reading!)
I am eager to hear about this great adventure that God has in store for you!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteThis is YOUR week! I am thinking of you and yours and wanted to speak to your "fear". Tomorrow, we take Zack, who will be a sophomore transfer student, to UNC for orientation. This is his 6th year of dorm living (4 years at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA, and one year in Greensboro at UNC-G). Can you believe it, even after over 12 roommates cumulatively, he is yet again anxious about the newness, making friends, learning the names of the buildings, where they are, how he will do academically, etc? This is perhaps of no comfort.... but rest assured that there is not one freshman at Gordon College who is arriving confident and sure. Sure in Christ, I would pray, but, like you, are praying to find the friends and the rhythm. You are such a love, I am asking God to bring a special friend to you early on. Someone who is authentic and real and transparent and INTERESTING!
And of course has a heart for the Lord! I can't wait to see how his HAND is on you at college. I am just thankful to know that it will be.
Lotsa xo,
Jill