I cannot describe my summer last year. It was by far the most challenging and amazing experiences of my life. I found a love for a country and a people I never realize I could.
The greatest part was being so engulfed in the Word everyday. It was truly amazing to see His will and work done through me and my teammates. I was in pure dependence of Him daily for absolutely everything which is completely opposite of what I feel in the US. Most days, I pray for that dependence to reoccur, but i know that it requires me giving up my independence. It will continually be a struggle. However, God is miraculous even in the small things.
Here are the much awaited pictures. Pictures that I have been afraid to show most people for some reason...
Part 1: (our layover in Casablanca included)
Part 2:
Part3:
Enjoy!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
DALLAS 09
For the past two and half days, I have been in the large metropolis of Dallas, Tx. My friend Brooke and I went there for what like to call our 'Senior Trip.' In all actuality, we went to visit one of our best buddies, Jeremy, who moved there around two months ago. He has been asking for anyone and everyone to come visit him at his new city and new life. So, we decided to take him up on his offer and get out of Ruston for a few days before the rest of our summer is full of stuff.
While there, we did not do the normal shopping trip to Dallas like most Rustonites do for a weekend or a couple of days. We actually visited the city as well as the surrounding areas.
We arrived to the area around 8 p.m. on Tuesday night. We made a quick stop in Longview to eat Whataburger and visit one of Brooke's freshmen in her Journey group this past year at the BCM. When we got there, we unpacked and Jeremy showed us around his area and being so close to downtown, we traveled through seeing the sites. We were all very excited to see each other!
Knowing we are all morning people, we were up by 7:30 Wednesday morning while Jeremy gets ready for work. Brooke and I determine what would be best to do while Jeremy worked two hours. We though about going to Fair Park which had tons of museums and a zoo. But, when we got there, everything was closed! We were kinda shocked. But then again, it was only ten in the morning. Instead, we went to the Dallas World Aquarium. It was amazing. The inside looked like the amazaon as well as having the fish tanks at the bottom. We loved it... just not the high school kids squealing. We met up with Jeremy for lunch at Hunky's: Old Fashioned Burgers. It was a fun little burger joint with dang good burgers and old men working it who probably opened the place years before. It was precious! Jeremy then took us to the Bonner Bridge of Dallas, one of his favorite places in the area. It is just a large bridge over the Trinity River (which is not a large river at all!). We wanted to go up the Reunion Tower downtown but it was closed so we walked around downtown for a bit.
While looking around, we ran into a man by the name of Megal (if that is how you spell it). We were looking for the visitors center but somehow he got onto the topic of JFK's death and how it happened. Turns out, we got schemed! ugh. O well, he told a great story and his theory of what really happened. We gave him some money and parted ways. Finally, we found the center and got the information we needed for our Ft. Worth visit the next day. While looking out the window, I saw Megal roping in another couple! Poor people! But, that is how he makes any money for himself and his supposed family with a wife of twenty years and 3 daughters... haha.
We got back to the car before the meter ran out and headed to the apartment. After just a few minutes of deciding what to do next, we went to Arlington to visit Jeremy's new school: University of Texas at Arlington. Brooke and I bought some awesome shirts and Jeremy dealt with some horrible financial aid stuff :(. It was awesome to be able to see where he was starting the next chapter of his life at. We ended up just going to Wal-mart and grabbing some frozen dinner and EDOMOME! We just stayed at the apt and watched a movie. Nice relaxing night after a day full of fun.
Ft. Worth was on our agenda for Thursday. We had called the places we wanted to go and made sure the time and cost. We left around 9 and got there right as everything was opening at 10. Firs, we went to the Botanical Garden (ONE huge garden: 109 acres) and then traveled to the Kimbell Museum of arts. There was not alot of art work but we were able to see a few pieces from Picasso and Munch. Last, we stopped by the Water Gardens. These were amazing. Two architects created these water creations in the middle of downtown Ft. Worth. When you visit them, it is like you are not in a large city anymore. They were amazing. Ft. Worth is a nice homey city. I felt at ease there and could defintely see why my friends rave about it.
We were done with the tour of Ft. Worth (or what we wanted to see of the city) by noon and headed back to the apt to pack and head home.
The next chapter in my life... Jeremy definitely found his place out there in the real world, on his own, and loving life still. I wonder if I will be able to adjust so easily. But what I really wonder is WHAT WILL THE NEXT CHAPTER ENTAIL??
that is where prayer comes in.... :)
P.s. Here is a slideshow of the Pictures...
While there, we did not do the normal shopping trip to Dallas like most Rustonites do for a weekend or a couple of days. We actually visited the city as well as the surrounding areas.
We arrived to the area around 8 p.m. on Tuesday night. We made a quick stop in Longview to eat Whataburger and visit one of Brooke's freshmen in her Journey group this past year at the BCM. When we got there, we unpacked and Jeremy showed us around his area and being so close to downtown, we traveled through seeing the sites. We were all very excited to see each other!
Knowing we are all morning people, we were up by 7:30 Wednesday morning while Jeremy gets ready for work. Brooke and I determine what would be best to do while Jeremy worked two hours. We though about going to Fair Park which had tons of museums and a zoo. But, when we got there, everything was closed! We were kinda shocked. But then again, it was only ten in the morning. Instead, we went to the Dallas World Aquarium. It was amazing. The inside looked like the amazaon as well as having the fish tanks at the bottom. We loved it... just not the high school kids squealing. We met up with Jeremy for lunch at Hunky's: Old Fashioned Burgers. It was a fun little burger joint with dang good burgers and old men working it who probably opened the place years before. It was precious! Jeremy then took us to the Bonner Bridge of Dallas, one of his favorite places in the area. It is just a large bridge over the Trinity River (which is not a large river at all!). We wanted to go up the Reunion Tower downtown but it was closed so we walked around downtown for a bit.
While looking around, we ran into a man by the name of Megal (if that is how you spell it). We were looking for the visitors center but somehow he got onto the topic of JFK's death and how it happened. Turns out, we got schemed! ugh. O well, he told a great story and his theory of what really happened. We gave him some money and parted ways. Finally, we found the center and got the information we needed for our Ft. Worth visit the next day. While looking out the window, I saw Megal roping in another couple! Poor people! But, that is how he makes any money for himself and his supposed family with a wife of twenty years and 3 daughters... haha.
We got back to the car before the meter ran out and headed to the apartment. After just a few minutes of deciding what to do next, we went to Arlington to visit Jeremy's new school: University of Texas at Arlington. Brooke and I bought some awesome shirts and Jeremy dealt with some horrible financial aid stuff :(. It was awesome to be able to see where he was starting the next chapter of his life at. We ended up just going to Wal-mart and grabbing some frozen dinner and EDOMOME! We just stayed at the apt and watched a movie. Nice relaxing night after a day full of fun.
Ft. Worth was on our agenda for Thursday. We had called the places we wanted to go and made sure the time and cost. We left around 9 and got there right as everything was opening at 10. Firs, we went to the Botanical Garden (ONE huge garden: 109 acres) and then traveled to the Kimbell Museum of arts. There was not alot of art work but we were able to see a few pieces from Picasso and Munch. Last, we stopped by the Water Gardens. These were amazing. Two architects created these water creations in the middle of downtown Ft. Worth. When you visit them, it is like you are not in a large city anymore. They were amazing. Ft. Worth is a nice homey city. I felt at ease there and could defintely see why my friends rave about it.
We were done with the tour of Ft. Worth (or what we wanted to see of the city) by noon and headed back to the apt to pack and head home.
The next chapter in my life... Jeremy definitely found his place out there in the real world, on his own, and loving life still. I wonder if I will be able to adjust so easily. But what I really wonder is WHAT WILL THE NEXT CHAPTER ENTAIL??
that is where prayer comes in.... :)
P.s. Here is a slideshow of the Pictures...
Monday, May 25, 2009
College Graduation
Exactly two days ago, I became a college graduate. I was among the largest class ever to graduate from Louisiana Tech University: 836!
So the ceremony began with a few congratulatory honors and the GOVERNOR BOBBY JINDAL was the keynote speaker. He had a great speach. It was both infomative and entertaining at the same time. I rather enjoyed it. I told my friend Steph that 'Bobby spoke to my soul.' In all actuality, I agreed with everything he said and felt it applied directly to my life.
About an hour and a half later, all the graduates were able to make it across the stage. Now remember how I told you there were 836 people graduating? Well, I was among the first 40 people to walk. Therefore, I sat through the other 800 graduates. Three hours later, we were finally able to leave.
Whoa.
Now you ask... Do you feel different? Do I feel free?
um... nope. Its just a regular time for me. I think I would feel different maybe if I had an internship, job, or direct plan. However, I am okay right now. I will be babysitting this summer for an awesome family and three great children. I will get to swim daily and just hang out and read. I am hoping and praying that I get a teacher's aid position at Cedar Creek for the year and hopefully be able to get into the alternative certification program to get my Teaching Certificate for PK-3.
My prayer over the summer will be for God's direction in my life. I ask that you to put me in your prayers. I may have graduated and have a degree, but I am still unsure of what God has in store!
P.s. Here are the Pictures...
So the ceremony began with a few congratulatory honors and the GOVERNOR BOBBY JINDAL was the keynote speaker. He had a great speach. It was both infomative and entertaining at the same time. I rather enjoyed it. I told my friend Steph that 'Bobby spoke to my soul.' In all actuality, I agreed with everything he said and felt it applied directly to my life.
About an hour and a half later, all the graduates were able to make it across the stage. Now remember how I told you there were 836 people graduating? Well, I was among the first 40 people to walk. Therefore, I sat through the other 800 graduates. Three hours later, we were finally able to leave.
Whoa.
Now you ask... Do you feel different? Do I feel free?
um... nope. Its just a regular time for me. I think I would feel different maybe if I had an internship, job, or direct plan. However, I am okay right now. I will be babysitting this summer for an awesome family and three great children. I will get to swim daily and just hang out and read. I am hoping and praying that I get a teacher's aid position at Cedar Creek for the year and hopefully be able to get into the alternative certification program to get my Teaching Certificate for PK-3.
My prayer over the summer will be for God's direction in my life. I ask that you to put me in your prayers. I may have graduated and have a degree, but I am still unsure of what God has in store!
P.s. Here are the Pictures...
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Today is the Day...
Today is the day...
1. Substituting at my high school for the first time. creepy.
2. Moving home after four years at college.
3. Praising the Lord that He has revealed His plan for my life for the next year.
It has been a week of relaxation as I prepare to graduate from College. I am very excited to be done with my undergrad and never thought I would continue on, but God definitely has different plans that what I think about.
Turns out... I am an addict to Twitter. I find out some great information on there and i feel connected with people constantly all day. I love it. My best friend Mallory says that I am way over addicted and need to go to Twitter anonaymous. But I am only getting started.
On Twitter, I follow one of my favorite organizations (that you can find the link to on my page) Charity Water announced that they were featured on CNN!
check it out... http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2008/09/29/small.and.global.harrison.cnn
well, that is it for now.
peace my friends.
1. Substituting at my high school for the first time. creepy.
2. Moving home after four years at college.
3. Praising the Lord that He has revealed His plan for my life for the next year.
It has been a week of relaxation as I prepare to graduate from College. I am very excited to be done with my undergrad and never thought I would continue on, but God definitely has different plans that what I think about.
Turns out... I am an addict to Twitter. I find out some great information on there and i feel connected with people constantly all day. I love it. My best friend Mallory says that I am way over addicted and need to go to Twitter anonaymous. But I am only getting started.
On Twitter, I follow one of my favorite organizations (that you can find the link to on my page) Charity Water announced that they were featured on CNN!
check it out... http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2008/09/29/small.and.global.harrison.cnn
well, that is it for now.
peace my friends.
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