The semester is almost over, and it feels like the fastest semester of my life. I am sure that has to do with me getting older, and I assume it will only get faster. At least that is what I hear from my elders (24 and above). I just wanted to give a quick look back at the semester today, and later on I would like to go back and give more detail for the month of November and December (I am a little behind).
Well, I guess the best place to begin is the beginning, and I would like to start with the car ride from Texas to Annapolis, Maryland. Some of you may know that I ventured on my journey alone. If you did not, then now you know. That is not really important except that IT WAS SO LONG!!!! I took three days to get here, and I had no one to talk to. I would surprise myself every time I spoke (You know when I would stop to get something to eat...I was not talking to myself.). Honestly, it would not have been so bad if there were not so many trees on the way. Yeah I said it, trees. Now, I know what you are thinking. You are thinking that trees are wonderful and so beautiful, and how could I not appreciate the trees. If you are from a place where there are not many trees (some places in Texas), I know that is what you are thinking. Well let me educate you on the matter. First, I want to say that, yes, trees are nice, but I would add to that statement to say trees are nice when they are by a field or a lake. They add mystery and excitement. It is almost like dynamics in music, but when there are only trees from Georgia to Richmond, I assure you that, the car ride gets really boring. I was hoping for anything! A field, a cow, or a hay bail would have been great, but there were only trees, and trees, and more trees. Or so I thought...apparently there were towns behind those trees. Yes, towns and cities with wonderful people, but I will never see them. Nope, I will never meet them. I am not going to say that they should cut those trees down, but a big flashing sign that says "Town right here!!! Behind these really tall and dense trees!", or something like it would be great. I swear I thought there was nothing from Atlanta to Richmond. I mean I hoped there was civilization out there, and I was very confused by the lack of towns (In Texas, it is easy to spot a town by the interstate. Maybe they clear the trees or decide not to grow them by the road.), and I wondered if towns were there, but I did not fully realize that I passed every little town until I got to Richmond. As you can see, the entire tree business made me very...I don't know, but not happy. Moving on, here are some pictures I was able to take before the trees.
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| I don't know what this is supposed to be, but it looked like St. Michael, and it looked awesome! |
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| Leaving Texas. Goodbye. I will miss you!!! |
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| Well, this is awkward. Should someone tell that box it is blue? |
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| Excuse the fact that I was driving...look it's a giant peach!!! |
I finally get to Annapolis and my first day at the United States Naval Academy. I suppose you could say I was welcomed with open arms.
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| My first time stepping on the yard. |
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| I received my first stars with FOCUS company. |
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| The midshipmen were hungry for truth and...food. |
Then I started mentorship. I had never really mentored anyone before, but it is one of my favorite things about being a FOCUS missionary. I received five student leaders to mentor.
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| Patrick |
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| Scott |
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| John |
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| Joe |
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| Giiehti |
Then I asked four more guys into mentorship.
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| Tim |
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| Kevin |
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| Will |
I think I might have maxed out on pictures, which is a little "punny", because the last guy I was going to post is named Max.
They have all grown so much in their faith, and in the spring semester many of them will begin to lead their own bible studies and mentor other students. It is great to see their new zeal for souls. Most of them were beginning to ask me "When can I start leading a bible study?" Great things are happening. Thank you for all of your prayers. We could not do this without you. Please, let us know if you have any prayer intentions.
P.S. This might be my best post so far, and I will post Max's picture next time.
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