and it's slowly getting warmer...

I think Spring Break went by too quickly. This weekend in Columbus was awesome, and Gatlinburg was more than amazing. I couldn’t have asked for better people to go with. Even with the accident and the detours here and there on the way down, everyone stayed so strong while we worked through it together. I am so thankful for them :). In fact, I’m just thankful for UC and the Navs community in general. When I first came here I was so worried that it wouldn’t be the right fit or that I wouldn’t find people I could become close to. I came with the worry that I’d end up going home every weekend and spend every night of the week doing homework and sitting around with people I have already known in High School. Thankfully I was very wrong :). I have met so many amazing friends and become close to some people that are now very very important to me :). I think smiley faces are my thing this morning.

This quarter should be interesting. I am going into this new environment not knowing what to expect. I had become so used to the same people in my classes and the classes I was taking for my “ex” major these past two quarters. I am now totally out of my comfort zone. In fact, I’m sitting here in the halls of CCM waiting for class and feeling pretty small. Maybe it’s because I am unsure as to where my classes exactly are, or maybe it’s because I just turned in my acceptance decision papers and am officially doing this, or maybe it’s because I feel like everyone that passes me looks at me and says to themselves “why is she here?” And then I realize oh my gosh Cait, these people don’t even know you! Haha, I should really stop getting myself worked up.

I have had such a struggle this year listening to God and just trusting. I have struggled so much with making plans for myself instead of just waiting for His guidance. Lately though, I feel like I am improving, and I am so thankful. I have realized that especially when dealing with the sickness of those closest to me, it’s all a part of God’s plan that’s a lot bigger than me.

I’m not bad at meeting new people, so why am I so nervous?

Love.