Final Spring.
It is strange to believe that my time as a Residence Director at Geneva is coming to a close. Nearly three years have passed since God opened up the door for me here and I have not regreted walking through that door once. The emotions I have felt the past week as we prepare for students to return for classes on Monday have been surreal. Its strange to mourn what was and anticipate what is to come, all while being fully present with my current staff. I don’t think I’ve figured out how to do this exceptionally well yet, but I’m certainly trying.
Tonight, I experienced a third year of our Winter Training Bowling Competition with my RAs. This year my staff dressed up in 80s gear & laughed like school kids as we cheered one another on with each strike. Within a short five months, we have experienced so much together as we’ve united over our service to the students residing in our building. I delight in their easy smiles and joyful hearts. I truly have been blessed to experience the unique RD life of living with the students I serve. I will likely never experience work like this again outside of this position – and that will bring much sadness. I will miss this.
These are my vows for my final spring - To be faithful to this season of my life. To finish the work God has called me to at Geneva with excitement. To find joy in both the difficult and the beautiful moments. To soak up every experience that comes my way. And to truly live each day as if it is my last.
