I am not the only one...#13

Going away to college has always been one of my dreams; in a way, I just wanted to see if I could do it. I wanted to see what I was really made of and prove everyone wrong. Going away to college has been a great experience for me - though its not for everyone. I have mentioned this before, but Mississippi is a "whole new world" (Aladin & Jasmine singing); alot different from Florida. But I believe that leaving my hometown has opened the door for so many other opportunities...to meet new people and to minister to new people. But sometimes I forget - and I think we all do - that there are those left behind whose lives have not drastically changed like ours. Parents are a prime example...I don't know how close you are with your parents but call them more than once a month, they deserve more than that. "But Sarah, you don't know my parents!" - do whatever you want, I'm just sayin'. Its easy to take the ones we love for granted, but I encourage you - as stress comes with exams - to take a moment and think of all the ways you have been blessed this year. Maybe this has been a year of pain, but how has God turned it for the good? Here's a thought...feeling down?...suprise someone, give them something (a flower, a candy bar), but don't tell them its you. Guys, this exercise is not for that georgeous brunette in your class...but do it randomly to a random person...it really is more blessed to give than to receive! Study we must, or fail we will - Yoda ...I'm not a complete nerd - I promise :)