Friday, November 23, 2013
Every time I come home I cannot help but notice the changes my mom has made to her house. This time there was new Thanksgiving decorations, new shower curtain, and even a new coat of paint in the laundry room and half bathroom. I cannot help but notice how things are different from when I actually lived here. The truth is there is not much the same since I lived here. There are a few pieces of furniture and a few pictures, but that is about all. Thursday afternoon my mom and I were in the room that used to be my brother's and then became my sister's and is now the office:) looking on the computer for the different online sales. The air mattress was set up because Chloe had been sleeping on it, so I was laying on the air mattress and I looked up and realized that there was something in my childhood home that has been there as long as I can remember. It is something that you see when you are coming out of the bathroom and see it going or leaving any of the three bedrooms. It actually is the strangest thing and if I was playing a game of guessing you would NEVER (unless you have been to my parent's house) guess what I saw. It is something that my brother put on the outside of his bedroom door (not sure why he did not place it on the back of the door) when he was a kid and when I asked my mom why it was still up there she simply replied, "I can't get it off." As I laid up looking at this item I started to realize what an impact the words on this item have made in my life. Your dying to know what it is right?
As a kid my dad used to drill us with two questions, 1) Who are you going to marry? Answer= A Free Will Baptist. 2) Where are you going to college? Answer= Free Will Baptist Bible College. We were told all of our life that we would be going to FWBBC, no questions asked! I have to admit I was not always happy about this. I was not thrilled to try to explain where I was going when people asked me where I was going to college. Free Will... WHAT?? I am really excited that this past year they voted to change the name of the school to Welch College, but it really is hard to switch the name in my mind. For crying out loud, look at what I looked at every day for 15 years! :) I have to admit that going to FWBBC was a life-changing amazing 4 years and I am thankful for the lasting effects this school has had on my life. It was at FWBBC that I was taught to be a teacher. I had the opportunity to learn deeper into the Scriptures from some of the best professors. I am thankful that through Mr. Karounos' English class I learned to view books and movies and other things in culture from a Christian worldview. I am thankful for Mr. McCullough. He was my Advisor and my missions teachers. I am thankful that his heart and passion for the Kingdom was implanted in both Jeremy and myself. It is through his teaching and care for his students that we have a heart for Chicago. I am thankful for the quality education I received under loving and genuine professors. I am thankful for the lifelong friendships that were made at FWBBC and the friendships that come out from FWB ministries.It was at college that Jeremy and I became better friends and started dating. Actually, MY parents met at FWBBC, so that is pretty important! I am thankful that my parents insisted that we attend this college because it truly did change my life. I am happy to say that even after being 12 years removed from FWBBC, I do love Free Will Baptist Bible College (Welch College:)!
Well, I will post this weekend about our Thanksgiving. I actually forgot my camara at home (GASP) but I took a few pictures with my phone. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!
As a kid my dad used to drill us with two questions, 1) Who are you going to marry? Answer= A Free Will Baptist. 2) Where are you going to college? Answer= Free Will Baptist Bible College. We were told all of our life that we would be going to FWBBC, no questions asked! I have to admit I was not always happy about this. I was not thrilled to try to explain where I was going when people asked me where I was going to college. Free Will... WHAT?? I am really excited that this past year they voted to change the name of the school to Welch College, but it really is hard to switch the name in my mind. For crying out loud, look at what I looked at every day for 15 years! :) I have to admit that going to FWBBC was a life-changing amazing 4 years and I am thankful for the lasting effects this school has had on my life. It was at FWBBC that I was taught to be a teacher. I had the opportunity to learn deeper into the Scriptures from some of the best professors. I am thankful that through Mr. Karounos' English class I learned to view books and movies and other things in culture from a Christian worldview. I am thankful for Mr. McCullough. He was my Advisor and my missions teachers. I am thankful that his heart and passion for the Kingdom was implanted in both Jeremy and myself. It is through his teaching and care for his students that we have a heart for Chicago. I am thankful for the quality education I received under loving and genuine professors. I am thankful for the lifelong friendships that were made at FWBBC and the friendships that come out from FWB ministries.It was at college that Jeremy and I became better friends and started dating. Actually, MY parents met at FWBBC, so that is pretty important! I am thankful that my parents insisted that we attend this college because it truly did change my life. I am happy to say that even after being 12 years removed from FWBBC, I do love Free Will Baptist Bible College (Welch College:)!
Well, I will post this weekend about our Thanksgiving. I actually forgot my camara at home (GASP) but I took a few pictures with my phone. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!
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