It is time

It is time to step up to the plate. It is time to let go and take a leap of faith. It is just time...

Last night was our senior night for 180. Lots of memories flooded my mind. The influences they have made and how they have helped shape me into the person I am today. Chase spoke and all of a sudden as I find myself suffering with thoughts of my grandparents I flash back to when it all started my freshman year. I can see myself eyes filled with tears and he hugs me. It was the first feeling I got that these people are really here to love on me. As I look around I see Matt aka papa bear, jacob, ashley. All thse people will be playing different roles in my life next semester. I can't stop to think what my life would be without them. The awesome thing is that I don't have to. God placed these people in my life for a solid reason.

I walked over to matt who was there from the beginning. He hugged me and spoke to me before I had the chance to say anything. His words of encouragment and sincere thankfulness broke me down. I walk over to Jacob, the late night drives and the spontaneous moments make our friendship. And ashley, there isn't much to say but how much I love her. Shes taught me more about myself than I ever thought I could know or comprehend. Then there is emily, she already graduated and we got lucky enough to have her around for another year. She has been right there with me through it all, knowing when to provide a shoulder and when to pick up a glove.

There are just some of the guys who have made my college experience what it has been. There are so many people that are still going to be around next year but to my seniors, I say thank you. I wouldn't be the person I am today without you. You have shown me that it is okay to trust again, you've shown me that it's okay to show my emotions. you've shown me what its like to live and love like christ. My excitement for each of you exceeds my sadness of not seeing you day in and day out.

To those who are still going to be around it is time. time to step up and invest. It is time to be the leaders we are meant to be. It is time to pay it forward and give the underclassmen what our seniors gave us, love. I was lucky enough to be in a cluster this year that helped me realize that when we come together its not all about business, its about investment, love, encouragment, and sometimes just pure fun and laughter. I continue to learn, grow, and be surprised but most importantly enjoy the season that God has allowed me to have at the current time.