Dear Aunt Nell,
I almost wish you had stopped by Arkansas on your way back to North Carolina a few weeks ago, but it probably would have been too far out of the way. I’d love to introduce you to JBU.
My college experience has been wonderful. Of course, I’m still in that dreamy-eyed freshman phase. The actual school part of this new life is so different than I envisioned. Instead of being pressured to perform well academically, I’ve been encouraged to take a good long look at who I am.
I’m steadily realizing that I’m not who I thought I was. I'm just now figuring out where to start. This whole process makes me think of people who do know who they are, and you come to mind. Mostly, your love for Christ comes to mind.
You were so kind to me when I was little (and maybe I’m still little). I just remember sitting in your hotel room at that one family reunion and feeling so loved. I remember you reading devotionals to us in the car on that long drive to Florida. I remember your tenderness, your hugs, and your encouraging words.
When I look at you, I see someone content. Isn’t that what everyone is trying to be? I suppose that they, like I did for a long time and still do sometimes, thought that you had to get something to be happy. You figured out a long time ago that deep joy is the result of surrender.
Seeing the joy in your life encourages me to pursue Christ.
Love,
Meredith
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