One Year

One year ago...

I was desperately fighting advanced stages of senioritis (meaning I didn't want to do my homework).

I had just come back from my last spring break trip, a service week in New York City.

Most of my friends lived in the same building as me.

My niece couldn't roll over.

I worked during Bible study.

I took a bus everywhere.

I could call my family and friends on a whim.

I was learning a new language.

I had never been outside North America.

I received an invitation to serve in the United Kingdom through Young Adults in Global mission.

My grandma, Dorothy, passed away.

I had no idea what I wanted to do after college.

Profile photo one year ago: A reunion with my good high school friend, Joey, during an alternative Spring Break trip to NYC.

Today...

It has almost been a year since I graduated from college.

All youth events are back in full swing after a two week Easter break.

Most of my friends live in another country.

My niece can now walk and talk, including animal noises, "no", "football", and "bubble".

I lead Bible studies.

I walk everywhere.

I have to schedule Skype sessions and hope they don't forget.

I am learning new terms, such as carriageway, aubergine, and tenner, and old terms in a new light, such as pants, tea, and quite.

I have lived in England for eight months.

I pray for those who will be receiving their YAGM invitations this week.

My family remembers a woman who nursed us when we were sunburned from the Florida sun and helped us discover that the world was bigger than our own experience.

I have no idea what I want to do after YAGM.  (I'm glad somethings haven't changed.)

Profile photo today: A hike around the Peak District during a week long course at Cliff College in Derbyshire.