21 just happens to be my favorite number so I figured it was about time I updated my blog! :) It’s almost been a complete month since my senior year of college started!! I am absolutely in shock of how quickly time is flying by. The hours, days, weeks, & months just seem to vanish into thin air. Everyone has always told me that time only passes quicker the older you get and I've never wanted to believe that... now I'm being forced to accept that.
Within the past few weeks, a lot has happened. ‘A lot’ might even be an understatement. I feel as though I’m desperately trying to treasure every moment of my senior year, but it’s just all flying through my fingers too quickly. With class, work, Make A Wish, birthday parties, kkg events, OU football games, raising money for the 3DAY, & countless other things -- my days are exhausting, long, & full of trying to be places on time.
One thing that fills up my time during the week is my job. I quite possibly have the most amazing job for a college student in the ENTIRE world – truly. I home school / tutor two girls in the Norman area and they bring so much joy to my life. Their house is located about 20 minutes away from campus and is set on multiple acres of land full of horses! They have an absolutely gorgeous backyard with the prettiest country western house. Sometimes when I’m over there, I have the opportunity to pretend to be a cowgirl & immediately I’m filled with this unexplainable happiness. I am able to help feed the horses, walk them, watch the horses teeth be filed down, wear boots with spurs on them, watch the vet clean out a nasty cut on the horses leg and stitch it up, && numerous other ‘cowgirl’ things. I am constantly asking questions about the horses and how they manage all their land. I am continually humbled when I ask silly questions that a 12-year-old answers for me :) it is never a dull moment at their house and the entire family would all admit that!
Another thing about this family is that they LOVE the Lord. I have had multiple conversations with the parents about my relationship with Christ & they continually encourage me in my walk. Through their love for the Lord, they’ve shown immense love to me. A few weeks ago, during a crazy wind / rainstorm in Norman, they had me put my car in the garage to protect it from the unpredictable Oklahoma weather. If I’m ever at their house during dinnertime, the momma always offers to make me dinner, even if I want something different than what she is cooking. I am continually shocked at how well the parents have done at raising their girls. The girls are very, very hard working and will do most anything their parents ask of them without complaining. I always find myself praying that my kids behave like them. Since the first time I met the girls last August, they’ve offered me anything and everything I could ever want. The always make a point to offer me medicine when I don’t feel well, a bite of their food, sip of their drink, or piece of dessert (they make the best sweets!!). I could not feel more at home in their house & am blessed to the core every time I’m over there. There’s something so pure and innocent about those girls and their outlook on life. They love me deeply, love life for what it’s worth, and constantly remind me of God’s greatness. They are still at the age where everything is an ‘awe factor’ and have not become immune to the simple joys of life. Most of the time, I find myself never wanting to leave because there is something very beautiful and refreshing about being tucked away at their gorgeous home separated from the busyness of campus.
note: i don't have any pictures with Braxton (the older girl), those will be coming soon!
[this is what i'm greeted with every time i walk up to their front door! :) ]
[Mayson & Barkley (dog) about to go find the horses! ]
[ their baby horse ]
[ Blue Jean & Sugar ]
[ Emmy ]
[mays & the cattle.]
Thank you, Jesus, for allowing this family to empower me, do life with me, take care of me, & ultimately teach me new things about Your Kingdom.
