20 min blog #2

This weekend has been very influential in just a few short days.  I came down to Minneapolis with my Christian Ministry, Chi Alpha, for the annual SALT conference.  The hotel were sitting in is very nice, and right now were playing a game that I've never played before.  It's fun making a bunch of new friends and seeing a bunch of college kids coming together for once purpose- to praise God. I've met a lot of cool people, been prayed for, prayed for people, and made stronger connections with friends I already have.  Granted, there have been ups and downs but I really am grateful for everything that's been happening this weekend.  I am so passionate for this campus ministry because of the wonderful things its doing in students lives.  I will also finally get to see my brothers tomorrow since my family lives in the cities, so they will have the opportunity to take me out to lunch.  I'm growing as a person this weekend, and I'm also seeing big changes in the people around me.  Coming to college felt risky and was initially pretty scary.  Chi Alpha was a great outlet for me to find friends that accepted me.  College has been a whirlwind, and I've been through a lot already this first semester.  Fortunately, I wouldn't trade any of my trials.  They've made me a better person.  I am loving being independent.  College is definitely what I was waiting for.   High school was fun and all, but it was tough because I never felt like I was truly fulfilled with my calling in life.  Coming to college and finding this group of friends that will always have my back has opened my eyes to what good friends are, and also what it means to be a good friend.  Sitting here now, just listening to the conversations, makes me so happy.  I've found a home, in Christ, my great community.  My family would be so proud of me and the choices I am making because I am truly striving to love and live for Jesus.  And right now, I couldn't be happier.  I will keep walking in the path God has set for me, just like my brothers did in college.  I want to follow their examples because they have been so successful and I know that they will always be a great influence on me.  I've found who to follow and what to strive for.  This group of friends I've met is the first step to becoming that person I've always wanted to be.