I knew when I came to school this year that there would be a lot happening. Brand new Dean of Women and Dean of Students (which means adjustments :D), new job- HBBC bookstore, new dorm, new roommates, new class of Freshmen (which was close to 200 people!), and a new outlook as an assistant RA since I have a year of experience under my belt. But I didn't expect it to be so busy or challenging! I absolutely LOVE being an assistant RA, and through this position God is pushing me out of my comfort zone and molding me into what I'm going to need to be as a future Missionary's wife. Although I'm taking about 20 class hours, my work load is fairly easy which means I have more free time to do homework and extra curricular stuffs. I'm on yearbook again and am enjoying taking lots of pictures, which I will try and get posted up here in the next week.
"Dorm Day" week was this past week which means that the entire campus turns their dorms upside down to clean out every last dust bunny, hair ball, papers crammed under dresser drawers, and crickets and scorpions (Yes SCORPIONS!) It is a very stressful week of making sure the dorm is spotless for the once-a-semester white glove inspection; its great for the RA's who get to judge how each dorm did (they make it a competition to try and keep it fun) and bring in all the bribes (goodies that get dorms extra points). This week and next week are also midterms, so a lot of studying was being done between cleaning. AND...sigh....the Family Fall Festival was also today! For about three-four hours, approximately 300-400 bus kids and church kids enjoy a carnival style activity that involves bounce-houses, various games, cotton candy, popcorn, face painting, and tractor/train ride. It is so much fun, but very tiring because your with the kids trying to control and guide them for that entire time. Judging for dorm day and then going straight to the Fall Festival was work!
Amanda and I were able to kick back and relax for a while yesterday at a friends house across the street from the school (the Buffingtons, who remind me of Bro. and Mrs. Beem). They were gone for a few days, but let us come over to bake, do laundry (for FREE!), and watch part of Finding Nemo before I had to go to work in the evening. It was so funny :D....we were very excited just to get a chance to get off campus and do something fun.
God has been so good to me :D! I'm sure you all remember when I spoke infront of the church about how I struggle with assurance of my salvation...well, I got that taken care of a couple weeks ago after talking to my dad and Amanda. I sat down and talked to the Lord for probably about 30 minutes just telling Him everything on my heart, and then he told me about Himself through Romans 1:1-5 for about 15-20 minutes. I had such a wonderful time fellowshipping with Him. I confessed my sin of doubting my salvation and I have had such peace since then!!! I know FOR SURE now and boy do I feel free :D!
Thank you for all of your prayers and I look forward to seeing you at Thanksgiving.
Love,
Amber
