The Beginning of the End

I hate goodbyes. I always have. Usually I avoid goodbyes at all costs "see you later" makes me feel way better than "goodbye forever." Knowing this about myself, I knew I was going to have to rely deeply on God for my last week at CCC, and for all of the goodbyes that I would have to say to the people and places that I have grown to love. What I didn't expect, though, was God's nagging love, and his ability to give me just what I need. 


Some of my best friends at High Point University are on staff at different camps for CCC, and while we all talked about hanging out throughout the summer, life got in the way and we haven't managed to see each other. So yesterday, when I was invited to spend the night with both of them, I got so excited. Running around and laughing with them reminded me how much I love each of them, and how much I can't wait to be back at school. So this morning, as I say "see you later" to each of them, I smile knowing that God has given me something to look forward to after CCC. And when I say goodbye to my staff and my summer world as Carolina Cross Connection comes to an end, I know that somehow God will find a way to give me what I need and always let me carry this summer with me.