Sunday, August 25, 2019

on summer 2019

After writing this intro what feels like 100 times in my head over the past 3 months, I figured I should actually sit down to start this. 
Summer 2019 was interesting and all over the place- probably how this
blog post is going to go.

This summer I worked at a local outdoor event venue. 

I have learned about all the preparation it takes to put events on. 
It is a very detailed process. I had my own desk and
decorated a spot in my office. I spent most of my days
scheduling and posting on Facebook,
creating posters on Canva, decorating for upcoming events,
and answering phones. I had the chance to work
national concerts like Billy Currington,
Chase Rice, Scotty McCreery and more. 
I decorated for the Disco Party, the 80’s Party
and the 90’s Party.  I have met some really
great people through it all as well. 
It felt like home- everyone laughed together,
checked in on me and helped out whenever needed. 
I really am going to miss that place. 
I am not sure where I will go next for a job but I am giving it all to God.

I was very happy at my job for the past 3 months and all,
but I missed my campers at Storer. 
I followed along with some pictures each week
and I just know they had the chance to experience the camp
magic more and more.

I also missed my friends more than I ever have
this summer. We are all so busy lately
and I just miss how life used to be.

Going into this semester I am hopeful that I will gain knowledge 

I need to receive my degree (not sure when yet, stay tuned!), 
that I will keep up a good work ethic and in everything I do-  act more like Jesus.

Saturday, August 10, 2019

on 7 years…

road trip to the lighthouse,
happy as can be,
smiling in the picture,
always looking back at me.

2 weeks later-
a phone call,
a call that changed us forever.
“ICU” they said,
that can’t be good.

a few days go by,
you don’t look any better.
"It's getting worse" they said,
frustrating not to see you,
always looking back at me.

did you hear me talking to you now?
you will say “Every word.” when I meet
you at The Gates.
because I know from up there,
you’re always looking back at me.

sometimes I just need a smile,
to know it's all okay, from you,
always looking back at me.