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Okay, I need to make a quick post. I don't write much on here anymore because I like to keep private somewhat, but I just need to write. One of my best friends and sisters just left, just graduated from college and is now making the drive back to Colorado. Sarah left in May, and Meg's due to leave this coming May. In high school, I think the months up until I left for college were a little bit rocky because all I could think about was the change about to happen. Now I'm getting pretty good at enjoying the moment and not being sad, but as soon as they leave, I can feel it. You seriously feel like a part of you is missing. I know the only difference though is a few miles. Nothing else will change, and that makes it easier. Same with Sarah, she's still my best friend even 2 hours away. I just find it funny that two girls that I wasn't even sure I liked when I first came here (cuz I was a jerk!) are very close to my heart and I can't believe how fast time flies. Living with Sarah taught me to reevaluate the things I do and ask myself if they were really pleasing to God. Just by her actions. This caused me to be less hypocritical and to start doing the things that I was actually saying. Jessica taught me to be open minded. That's one of the first impressions I got of her my freshman year. She would ask us, why do we do things this way? Before we preach what we believe, we have to evaluate and decide for ourselves. I feel like because of her influence, I became less judgemental and more willing to listen. As I've heard here many times, college is the time to make faith your own and not your parents. People can see right through you when its not your own. Meg is so good about doing things for others and that's something I constantly struggle with. Meg puts others ahead of herself and I really admire that. It's exciting though as I can watch these girls move on with their lives, we'll all be graduated soon, we will hopefully get married, get jobs, have families...I hope my sister has the same college experience at IU that I've had. There are good people everywhere. I know a lot of people are scared of church, but I've really been lucky with the church here at Lafayette. I've never felt judged, we can tell each other about our problems and all you get back is love in return. I'm thankful to have such a strong bond with my church family as we strive to know God better. On that note, I need to go next door to my old apartment where we are having a makeshift service :) Praise the Lord.