Bows of Faith

The Summer of Storms. The title says it all. This season of life started about two months ago with a phone call from my mom saying your aunt has breast cancer. I asked a lot of questions, mainly about medications (because what else would I be asking about), but I made a conscious effort to stay strong in the moment. But the minute I hung up the phone and said the words out loud I lost it. I questioned so many things and constantly wondered why. As I began to accept what was happening, the rain came again. About a week later one of my best friends called to tell me about a lump she had found in her neck. Not long after that she texted me to say she has cancer. Once again I asked many questions but continued to wonder why. I asked God why this was happening to everyone around me and what did they do to deserve this. Fast forward a few days and my parents are talking to me about an antibiotic my dad started taking so of course I asked questions. He had found a lump in his neck, which...

When I hear the word confidence a million thoughts begin to race through my mind. It isn't hard to look at someone and know whether or not they are confident but what actually goes into that? What is it that we see in that person? I started the Confident Woman Devotional to try and learn more about what God views as a confident woman and how his daughters should live their lives in confidence. A lot of the issues that I read about are rooted in fear. Fear of rejection, fear of failure, fear of acceptance or approval. But we are reminded in  Joshua 1:9  that God is with us wherever we go, so why are we constantly afraid? We each have gifts and talents but we must be willing to take a risk sometimes in order to use them. You rob yourself of what you can do in your life and the lives of others by simply being afraid. It won't always be perfect or go the way you planned but that is okay.  We aren't guaranteed that there won't be struggles along the way but we are guaranteed...

Today marks the end of one my greatest chapters here at Auburn. I think back to this time a year ago and I am so thankful that God gave me this opportunity. I am thankful for the people that encouraged me and supported me every step of the way. I have developed a love and a passion for this organization and the issue of food insecurity. I have made so many friendships and memories along the way and I will forever cherish each of them. I have been challenged in ways I never thought possible and I have grown so much because of it. I am so appreciative of my parents, advisors, fellow exec members, and staff members for all of their hard work during this entire process. Thank you for never giving up and always putting a smile on my face. I am so proud of each of you and I know you will all do great things here at Auburn and later in life. Numbers are not what this is all about. This organization is about fighting hunger and feeding those in need in our community and we accomplished that. T...

Tomorrow marks the first day of my last semester at Auburn University (well kinda). It seems like just yesterday that I packed up all my things and moved to Auburn to start an incredible journey. A decision that would cause constant turmoil at Thanksgiving continues to prove to be one of the best ones I have made. I am so thankful for all the friendships and memories I have made along the way, and I wouldn't trade them for anything. In October, I was given an opportunity to continue my education at the Harrison School of Pharmacy. I am so excited about getting to spend three more years in a place I have grown to love so much. Through my time here I have been able to give back to a school and community that has given so much to me. I encourage each of you to find something you are passionate about and to give it everything.  xoxo If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely. -Roald Dahl If you don't go after what...

A short and sweet New Years post :) Today is the first day of a new year. A new chapter in the journey we call life. Every page is blank and it's a chance to write a new story, your own story (with the help of friends and family of course). I think back on my many memories of 2012, and although it had its ups and downs, I will always cherish those good times and want to learn from the bad times. With this coming year I have decided to challenge myself in many different aspects of my life: physically, emotionally, and also spiritually. This year isn't going to be about "New Years' Resolutions" but life-long resolutions. 2012 was a year of new relationships and I am thankful for each one that God has blessed me with. I can't wait to see what His plans are for some of those in this new year. I'm learning what true friendship is all about and am thankful for the people who are always there for me. My relationship with Christ has been a rocky one to say the l...

The title I think says it all. WHOA. I feel like so much has happened that I don't even know where to begin. This semester was a wild ride but I couldn't be happier through all of its ups and downs.  I had the opportunity of serving on the Beat Bama Food Drive that ended on November 19th. I remember the exact place I was when my phone was BLOWING up the next day. I was at Taco Casa (any Tuscaloosa girl's favorite) eating lunch with my mom and brother. The only thing in the message was a picture of a sticky note with two numbers on it; our total and Bama's total. When I finally realized what I was seeing I was so overcome with emotion. Not only had we won, we also raised the most amount of food that any food drive committee in Auburn's history had. I am so blessed to have been a part of this amazing experience and words can't even describe how thankful I am for it and the people that I have met through it. The number 273,650 will be with me ...