Back To School/ Back to Blogging

Hey, guys!

I know it has been for literally ever since I last posted.  So, a little catch up on life :)  School has officially started again, here at Concordia, and this year....I AM LIVING ON CAMPUS!!!!! I am one of the RAs for the Holos House LLC(living learning community) in Rho.  Rho is the freshman dorm and guys; I already love this job!!!!

As an RA, I get the chance to encourage and empower those around me to learn, lead, and love one another.  I am still learning my residents' names, but hey it is only day two!  They all have a name(which I'll know someday), a story, and a purpose.  They each are loved by God, and I can't wait to love and look out for them this year!!!

Summer brought adventures, new Lyfe lessons, questions, and significant life changes.  I got to travel to Mammoth with my family and to SLO with my best friend, Sierra Beach!  Beautiful scenery that captivated my eyes and inspired me deeply filled each trip.  I will cherish the memories made on both trips forever!

I also had the chance to be a JHM camp counselor for church camp!  That was incredible watching students and leaders come together to praise God's name!  My cabin of crazy girls each made bold decisions to be more open with others about their faith and to dive into God's word more!!! I will never forget all the story telling, laughing, and dancing that happened in YURT 2.

Oh, yeah, I have a boyfriend, his name is Troy, and he is a keeper.  I would have never guessed last year that I would be in a long term relationship now.  Troy and I have been dating now for eight months.  Troy and I have grown up with each other since diaper days.  Elementary School, Junior High, and High School.  ALL of it! It cracks me up when I realize how he was always there, but I never truly saw him #classic ( I physically, but not in a romantic way).  He is my other half.  My dork! I love how we can be so dorky and nerdy with each other!!!!

Anyways, more on that story later :)

I am so excited for this year, and I believe God is going to do amazing things!!  I plan on trying to blog at least once a week.  I want this to be a place filled with encouragement and stories that will bring a smile to your face.  I hope and pray that after reading each post, you find peace, lessons, and maybe some questions that you need to start asking.  I am still young and have a lot to learn, but I don't want to be selfish and hold onto the stories that make me smile.

Thanks for reading this far! I am so excited to share the little and big things going on in my life with all of you!!! To close, I want to be clear and tell you this: Even if we have never met, you are beautiful.  You have a purpose.  You are special, unique, a masterpiece.  I believe in you!  You are talented and can accomplish the dreams you have been dreaming since you were little!  If you ever need anything, please reach out! I would love to be praying for you!

Blessings,

Carly Wilke