About an hour before the event, I received an email telling me my duties for the evening. I was designated a food server- which essentially meant I was a cocktail waitress (minus the cocktails of course!) I had to walk around the party, carrying a tray, offering food or drink to all the new students as well as faculty and staff! Easy huh?
Well, not so much! For those of you who don't know me well... Let's just say I am not the most coordinated of folks. Walking around a party in heels, carrying food and drinks on a tray seemed like a recipe for disaster! I began to have a tad bit of anxiety and could just picture myself pouring a tray full of punch right down Dr. Chappell (our President's suit!) I guess at least then I would be a memorable student huh?!?!
Well, thankfully...the party went off without a glitch. I opted for flip-flops instead of the heels. Again being every so thankful that seminary "cocktail attire" and North Dallas "cocktail attire" do not necessarily mean the same thing!
I seriously had the greatest time walking around with my tray full of petifores talking to all the new students and some of the faculty and staff. It filled me with joy and offered me such a precious opportunity to reflect on God's goodness and faithfulness to me over this past year!
Last year at this time, I was lonely and scared and so thankful that my only friend from St. Louis, Tony, was at the reception so I had someone to hang out with. This year, I was surrounded by people I loved and just filled will so much joy.
Last year, I thought Dallas and PCPC were some of the only places I could really be myself and be happy. This year, I just love St. Louis and all the many things I am involved in here!
Last year at this time, I was dreading the first day of school and already making plans to transfer. This year, I absolutely can't wait for class to start tomorrow and know there is no where else I would rather be!
Talking to all the new students made me realize how comfortable I am here, how much joy school and the people here have brought me, how much I have been shaped by what the Lord is doing here, and how much I am looking forward to all that he has in store over the next year! If it is anything like this past one, I just can't wait...
To God be the Glory, Great Things He has Done!
You know, you have a topic to blog about now. No excuse... Well, after finals are over you have no excuse.
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