Monday was the last game of our soccer season. Even if it wasn't the last game of our season it was the last to mine. In the first ten minutes I managed to get hurt and end my season early. Mind you it wasn't ended games early, but it was ended 70 minutes early, and for me that was the worst 70 minutes of my life. Not only was I in intense pain, but I had to sit on the sidelines and watch as we got beat.
After being on crutches and in an immobilizer for a few days we found out that my MCL wasn't torn it was just strained (thank goodness). I may have been on crutches for only a few days but it was the worst. It pretty much monsooned the whole time and I slipped quite a few times. I am now able to walk on my own, well I guess you could call it a walk...let's just say I have a sweet swagger right now.
I never thought I'd say this, but I cannot wait to be able to run again. It is killing me to have to walk, and walk slowly for that matter. I'm a hyper active person and laying around is not my thing.
Besides soccer being over I absolutely love Union. I've made some of the most wonderful friends. We stay up entirely too late going to McDonald's and then talking for hours about our lives. I've loved getting to know my roommates and some of the other girls on the soccer team. Its reassuring knowing that you have friends with the same goals and aspirations. I love the fact that the friends I've made here are on the same page as I am. Our hearts are in the same place. We are here not just to play soccer, but to further our relationship with God and to share is love throughout the world.
Now that soccer is over for a while we have time to work together. I'm excited to spend time with my close girl friends in the Word of God and plan how we can reach people. We have already started here in Jackson by being a part of Mission Jackson and Operation Christmas Child. As the year goes on I can't wait to see what mission opportunities God gives us. From reading to kids at Pope Elementary to going overseas I love spending time with people and sharing how Awesome our God is.
Elizabeth
3:14
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
bittersweet reunion
Today was one of those days I wish I could have fallen asleep, woken up and realized everything that happened was a dream. Sadly though it wasn't a dream, but the harsh reality of growing up.
I woke up to quite a few text messages this morning. Nothing out of the ordinary considering I sleep late and always have people texting me. However when I saw one from my dad I knew it couldn't be good. I just saw him yesterday and I was pretty sure we had talked about everything that needed to be talked about. When I read his message my heart stopped. I continued through my messages only to find more with the same news. I turned on my computer only to find the same messages on my skype.
This morning Kathleen Beach, a friend since pre-school was killed in a horrible car accident on her way to crew practice. At first it didn't hit, I didn't know what to feel. I went to class and came back to my room. Once in my room a wave of emotions came over me. A lifetime of memories came flooding into my thoughts. Pre-school graduation swaying to I believe I can fly, birthday parties at the winery, Mr. Brown, junior year in general, good ole Tabb's class, senior camp out, ditching me in Mang's and Black's class senior year, Ben Folds and John Mayer, and of course the infamous COW TOWN USA. It all hit at once. It seems like just yesterday Kathleen, Lauren, Jennifer and I were sitting together holding hands crying at Caleb's funeral. It just seems so....so unreal.
This weekend my friends and I will all be together once again, the first time in months, but it won't be the same. I'm excited to see everyone this weekend. However, the reason for this reunion is bittersweet. I'm sure this weekend will be full of tears and laughter about all the good times. We all loved Kathleen, her outgoing personality captivated so many people. Rest in peace Kathleen, we love you.
Elizabeth
3:14
I woke up to quite a few text messages this morning. Nothing out of the ordinary considering I sleep late and always have people texting me. However when I saw one from my dad I knew it couldn't be good. I just saw him yesterday and I was pretty sure we had talked about everything that needed to be talked about. When I read his message my heart stopped. I continued through my messages only to find more with the same news. I turned on my computer only to find the same messages on my skype.
This morning Kathleen Beach, a friend since pre-school was killed in a horrible car accident on her way to crew practice. At first it didn't hit, I didn't know what to feel. I went to class and came back to my room. Once in my room a wave of emotions came over me. A lifetime of memories came flooding into my thoughts. Pre-school graduation swaying to I believe I can fly, birthday parties at the winery, Mr. Brown, junior year in general, good ole Tabb's class, senior camp out, ditching me in Mang's and Black's class senior year, Ben Folds and John Mayer, and of course the infamous COW TOWN USA. It all hit at once. It seems like just yesterday Kathleen, Lauren, Jennifer and I were sitting together holding hands crying at Caleb's funeral. It just seems so....so unreal.
This weekend my friends and I will all be together once again, the first time in months, but it won't be the same. I'm excited to see everyone this weekend. However, the reason for this reunion is bittersweet. I'm sure this weekend will be full of tears and laughter about all the good times. We all loved Kathleen, her outgoing personality captivated so many people. Rest in peace Kathleen, we love you.
Elizabeth
3:14
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