Goodbye, Summer 2015!

As I prepare to move back to school today, there are a million different things crossing my mind. Did I remember to pack _____? Where am I going to put _____? Did I pick _____ up at the store? Although there are a million different thoughts racing through my brain, one thought is forefront in my mind.

I had an amazing summer.

This summer I . . .

·        Grew as a future teacher through my Practicum II experience

·        Attended my home church, May Memorial Baptist Church every Sunday morning      that I possibly could

·        Successfully completed 18 credit hours

·        Celebrated the Fourth of July, on the beach at Topsail Island, with my Aunt Marie

·        Led the preschoolers at Vacation Bible School

·        Had adventurous Tuesday, Wednesday’s, Thursday’s with kids who I eventually          began to call “mine”

·        Lounged by the Village Pool and at the YMCA Pool

·        Spent a lovely week at the beach with my family

·        Sang in church with my mom and sisters

·        Made homemade ice cream

·        Had dinner with a forever friend

·        Spent some days and nights babysitting for some pretty awesome children

·        Went shooting for the first time

·        Spent a few nights with my cousin and her precious family

So today, as I move into my home for the next two semesters, I’ll choose not to be sad over the ending of Summer 2015. It’s been a great summer, fantastic actually, filled with family, friends, and lots of fun. I’ve enjoyed doing many fun activities and trying new things, but most importantly, I’ve loved doing each and every one of these things with the wonderful people in my life. People who love me for who I am, support me, and encourage me. Here’s to the end of Summer 2015 and the new chapter of Fall 2015!