Reflections on the last semester:
My private lessons were amazing this semester. I learned so much, and was able to apply most of it in my ensembles. It is an incredible thing to receive regular, one-on-one instruction from some of the most talented musicians around. It pushed me a lot and made me practice HARD. My challenge this summer will be to continue that intense practice even when I don't have teachers to make sure I'm doing it.
The people here have been a blessing to my life. This semester, I met a lot of new people and built deeper relationships with friends I made last semester. Even though this is a public college, God has brought a lot of really strong Christians to this campus, especially in the commercial music department. Many of our teachers and a lot of the students are openly Christian, making it a joy to get to know them better. As I got plugged in to our church, the Baptist Student Ministries here on campus, and just starting random conversations with people in our school, I connected with some amazing Godly people. It is bittersweet to say good-bye.
Earlier this month, I got to walk in my first Relay for Life since I've been a cancer survivor. I connected almost immediately with the coordinator of the survivor activities, and hopefully will be able to help more with next years Relay. It was really special to walk the Survivor's Lap with other people who have gone through similar battles with cancer. Please remember to keep those still battling in your prayers. There is a lot of hurt in this world, and God is the only one who can truly bring healing.
God has taught me a lot of things and stretched me outside of my comfort zone a lot this semester as well. He continuously asks me to trust Him more, to trust Him with all of my being, with everything in my life. There are a lot of unknowns in my life right now. I'm not even sure what I'm going to be doing this summer, let alone a year or 5 years from now. It is easy to worry and become afraid, but I know in my heart that my God has a plan and He will show me the way day by day. Following Christ is a radical move and our world rarely understands it. I have oft' been reminded this semester that the wisdom of man is foolishness to God and the wisdom of God is foolishness to man. I guess either way I go, someone will think me a fool... I'd rather be a fool to man!
There is a lot more I could say, but packing is calling. I'll try to post semi-regularly this summer to keep you up-to-date with everything in my life. Thanks for checking in.
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