Much Needed Good Night
Tonight I went to my first silent dinner. It was great. At first I was really shy. I felt a mixture of intimidation and intrusion. I entered into a different culture whose language I know very little of. However, I warmed up. I have a much easier time understanding what others are signing to me than trying to sign to them. I can ask basic questions and give basic personal information to people...but Im not really capable of telling larger picture stories yet. And yet, I had a lot of fun and got to know some really nice people. I have now fulfilled 2 of my 5 silent hours. However, I had such a great time that I think I will be going to dinners for more than just 5 hours. Melissa and I hope to continue chilling with the deaf community even after graduation by hopefully finding some silent dinner meeting in the Chicago area.
I also got to go to Cru for the first time in a very long time. Actually, for the first time this semester since I've been so utterly busy with the show. It was nice to see familiar faces and it was good to worship with that community again. Plus, Claudia spoke on trials and pain and why God allows suffering...which is always a much needed reminder.
It was especiallly nice to see Carly again. I love her so incredibly much. We talked about how great it is that no matter how long we are apart we just brighten each others day when we see each other and nothing is ever weird and we left off just as good of friends as ever...and we love each other ridiculously much and no matter how much time passes that love never fades! We know we will keep in touch even after graduation...and its just such a blessing, she is such a blessing! Praise the Lord for having me and Katelyn knock on Carly and Michelle's dorm freshman year to see their room...and from that curiousity I gained an amazing friend!
I also got to go to Cru for the first time in a very long time. Actually, for the first time this semester since I've been so utterly busy with the show. It was nice to see familiar faces and it was good to worship with that community again. Plus, Claudia spoke on trials and pain and why God allows suffering...which is always a much needed reminder.
It was especiallly nice to see Carly again. I love her so incredibly much. We talked about how great it is that no matter how long we are apart we just brighten each others day when we see each other and nothing is ever weird and we left off just as good of friends as ever...and we love each other ridiculously much and no matter how much time passes that love never fades! We know we will keep in touch even after graduation...and its just such a blessing, she is such a blessing! Praise the Lord for having me and Katelyn knock on Carly and Michelle's dorm freshman year to see their room...and from that curiousity I gained an amazing friend!