I have had such a great past two days. There's nothing significant about them, they were just so amazing. Small things took place, but they really had a big effect on me. I would just like to share these things.
Last night I had the privilege to see a life-changing documentary on the war in Africa. I was somewhat involved in Invisible Children in high school, but the updates I saw on this tragedy were so much more real. I also had the great opportunity to hear the story of a invisible child himself. Geoffrey had grown up in Uganda and suffered things as a child that are heart retching. It was great to see that the war in Uganda is over, but now Joseph Kony, the leader of these child soldiers, is taking over other villages in the Congo. The war is not over and children are being taken. This is an amazing organization that brings a voice to those children who are invisible to the world.
Then my amazing dorm got together in our lobby and had a relaxing open mic night. It was so great to see how over this past year, we have not only become close as a hall, but as an entire dorm. I consider myself very lucky to have so many people that love and care about me. From the girls upstairs, to the boys downstairs. This will be something I cherish forever and will miss dearly next year.
This morning at chapel, we were given the unbelievable chance to hear Francis Chan speak. Through his recent struggles, he was able to bring up many valid questions that I need to ask myself. He recently was in Asia with his family and found that we are the odd ones out. He pointed out that we do not live a normal Christian life. To people all over the world, Christianity is a great risk to be a part of. There are people that give up everything to be Christians and follow what they believe in, which is so unreal to us. We take the fact that we have churches and Christian schools for granted. We need to realize that our choice should be lived out as radically as those who do not have that choice.
After hearing this great speaker I was able to go change my major to something I am very excited about. Though it has taken a while for me to figure it out, and though it may not be for sure, I am a social work major. I got to sit down with the head of the department and make my four year plan. I never thought I would have chosen this major, but after today it all just makes sense. Though I may not be making the big bucks, I know I will be making a difference. I am hoping this program will find me on my way to get a master's and working in a Children's Hospital.
I ended my night with one of my all time favorite movies. It was so nice to be able to lay around watching it with a close friend. I sometimes forget why I love this movie so much, but every time I watch it again I remember. It is perfectly imperfect in love, friendships, and family. Which helps me remember that that is life.
My weekend is just starting and I have had so many fabulous things happen so far. I cannot wait to see what these next few weeks will bring as my first year of college comes to a close. But if anything, I hope it is blessed with friendship and love and more days like these.
