Decisions

Although I really enjoyed attending Clearwater Christian College, one semester was enough.

Enough time for me to make some wonderful friends and memories. And enough time to make me realize how much I love my home.

It was a hard decision between returning to Clearwater or staying home and attending community college. I hadn't even thought about staying home this upcoming semester until I came home for Thanksgiving break. Something just didn't feel right about being away. I thought through all the pros and cons countless times before making the final decision. And even after it I had doubts about whether or not I made the right choice.

But I know I have. Because besides the fact that I am a total Michigan girl (didn't care for Florida) and that it felt like I was at camp for four months (camp is fun for two weeks) I missed being involved in my church. I missed being with my family. And I really want the opportunity to attend secular college to make friendships and also challenge my faith.

Decisions can be stressful and this one certainly was. But I was reminded by my father that either choice I make can be the "right" choice because God's will for me is to serve and glorify Him and He can use me wherever I am.

I don't regret going for one minute but, it's good to be back.

Here are some photos from my time at Clearwater

first picture together

moving in

M/W/F lunch 

Shelby's birthday

eating cake out of the freezer

laundry days

fine arts date

joined a random protest

late night Checkers run

white glove

thrift shopping day

first "fall" day

lame art museum

studying on the balcony 

blues festival 

bocce ball at the beach

life groups

sunset beach

downtown disney

Maddie and I

Sarah and I 

Stephi and Amanda

flying home together

janitors closet 

janitors closet

Shelbs and I

Christmas decorating contest

the Barton girls