Why do all good things come to an end?

It's done. Graduation happened. Simultaneously reflecting on this I want to sigh deeply and jump up and down and hug someone. Mixed feelings and emotions. I know processing and moving on in life will come in waves but right now in this moment I feel incredibly relieved and content.

I love JBU. I love Siloam Springs, AR. But I am ready for what is next. I love my friends and people more than anything else, so that part is hard. But I feel like going through the graduation of my actual class last May was more of my true college mourning period. I feel like I get to go through the letting go and moving on thing twice. I don't know if that makes one or the other easier or if I am a glutton for punishment.

Either way, I have had two very rich experiences. I am thankful and I am so glad that JBU is just a springboard in life and that those relationships I have are not over. It has been fun to experience a lot of relationships post-JBU and see how strong those relationships are because of the love and interest that is based in Christ not because of our current living situations.

I do love my housemates. My life at 340 Holly Street went from being what I thought was a random but fun living situation to the strongest and loving communities of women I've ever been a part of. Not to mention more fun and eclectic personalities than should be allowed in one house. Thanks for making my last and extra year at JBU such a surprising and wonderful experience Linda, Natalie, Jill, Kristin, and Leslye! (Boone-mate, you too)