A New Chapter

I turn the page in the book of my life. I can see the chapter heading coming into view...
   I feel like that just now. Strange how I always knew this day would come but it was never really supposed to get here. All those years of being asked what I wanted to be when I grew up and now it's not "when I grow up." It somehow switched to "I've grown up. Now I get to achieve those plans that God had for me all along."
   Hi. I'm Rebecca. I'm going to be a freshman in college this fall. The main point of this blog is for my family and friends so you all can stay updated with my life. Since I can't call each and every one of you everyday I thought I would write a blog. That way I can put my thoughts down. What I'm learning, how I'm growing as a Christian and as a person.
   Second, with this blog I want to help other college students or individuals gearing up for the college life. If someone in the same season of life as I am can benefit from what I am learning about school and how to navigate the jungle of homework, class schedules, and friendships, then please feel free to join me on my journey and learn with me. I hope you can learn from my mistakes and successes. That way you can learn from my mistakes so you don't have to make the same ones yourself. When I post successes I hope you can take something away from them too. :)
   With all that being said, there are some things new readers should know about me.
   First of all, I'm a Christian. Jesus Christ died on the cross for my mistakes and messups. He chose to die for all the wrong things I'd ever do. Jesus took them all upon Himself on the cross so I didn't have to be separated from God forever and then He conquered sin and death by coming back to life three days later. So I decided to ask Jesus to come into my heart and cleanse me from my sin. I decided to make a life change and no longer live for myself and what I wanted. I decided to live for God and what He wanted me to do. Am I perfect? I won't even pretend to be. I still make poor choices and I still mess up. When I ask forgiveness for the wrongs I've done though, God forgives me and covers that sin with Jesus' blood. I hope you will do the same. It's the best decision I have ever made.
   The next thing you should know is that I have been homeschooled my whole life. So college is going to be a major change from the kitchen table to the classroom. But I'm up for the challenge.
  Third I am majoring in Biblical Counseling as a full time, on-campus student. I really wanted to experience college life and I think it will be a good adjustment into adult life. I was going to go online for my first year, but God told me that wasn't the path for me. So I'm excited to be going to campus this year!
   I just registered for orientation today. They told I should wait one day before signing up for classes. I also found out that the parents leave sooner than expected. My dad thought he and my mom would be staying till Sunday. Turns out though, they'll only be staying till Saturday morning. Honestly I think that's best though. It gives me a chance to catch my breath and have my cry before class starts that Monday.
   Also exciting to me is to be able to spread my wings and find my own church. Finding my own niche and what kind of church works for me. But the I am going to miss my home church like crazy! The Good Witch was right. There really is no place like home.
   I'm looking forward to getting my dorm room set up too. I get to personalize it and buy things for it. I get to have a room mate! Some of you may wonder why I'm so excited for that. You must understand that I am only child who is a total social butterfly. I love being with people. :)
   My mom and I both agree though that college is getting way too close for comfort. Right now the hugs are becoming longer  and more frequent and the looks more lingering. I'm going to miss my family and friends.
   Dad's gonna cry at some point when we get to my college.
   My advice to all of you with emotional parents: They are going to cry and so are you. Don't try to stop it. Just hug them or pat them on the back and let it happen.
   That's it for my first blog post. I hope it didn't bore you. Blessings friends :)