thoughts of the week

Much has happened since the end of Spring Break. It already feels like I have been here for a few weeks - yet it has not even been an entire week here. Most of the girls arrived on Monday, both before and after the Staff Breakfast (which was full of almost too much information). It was a very odd day of getting into the swing of things again. We immediately went into the week as the girls were bombarded with homework. Wednesday night we had a memorial service for Anna Pearl Dredge - all staff at Witt and 17 of the girls went to the service - which was a very emotional time but a chance to show our support and attempted comfort of Sarah and Matt Dredge and the family. A few of my girls were emotionally hit by the tragic situation. Sarah and Matt have been an awesome witness of continuing to believe in God's goodness despite it all.

Thursday it was back to normal shopping and we celebrated one of my freshman's birthdays - twas quite fun. Friday I helped drive the Sophomores of BFA to McDonald's and bowling for their class party - it was an adventure but quite fun - I really enjoyed having some good time with my girls. Yesterday I had some of my Korean girls make me Korean food which was delicious - I even attempted chop sticks (so funny to watch!). We as a dorm have a new Kareoke Machine so we used that last night with the few who weren't at track and soccer - the big sports of the seasons. Tonight we are going to have a cookout on the ridge with hot dogs and s'mores - it is a gorgeous day to do such things. I am excited.

So that is just a glimpse of the busyness of life in May at Witt - it has only just begun. The many events yet to come will speed us along through the last months at BFA. It is incredible to think I will be leaving in about 7 weeks or so. I will finish, move home, ready to move again and plan a wedding, get married, honeymoon, and move to Indiana. I will need lots of prayer as I undertake these coming transitions and changes. I can't think of them all at once or else it is overwhelming. I have to take these things one week at a time. I do know I will for sure miss being here in beautiful Germany - the people here have a special place in my heart. I am so thankful to be here and am thankful to you who are used by God who helped me get here. Thank you for your prayers - your continued prayers are appreciated. Thanks so much!