Prom, Graduation, and a Mission. Oh, and An Excess of John Bender

"God will call you to obey Him and do whatever He asks of you.However, you do not need to be doing something to feel fulfilled . you are fulfilled completely  in a relationship with God. When you are filled with Him, what else do you need?"

-Henrey Blackaby and Claude King 

Hey guys! I know, it has been a very long time. With graduating  comes adulthood approaching. Wow... I have graduated from high school..so weird.

Noisemakers were used and some of my family came. My grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins from both sides of the family came. My parents decided to throw me a graduation party, even though I didn't want one. It was pretty sweet, I didn't realize this many people cared, people from church, out of town, and extended family.

I drove to graduation with Katie, and right as we got in the car, the song "Come on Eileen" came on. That song has been stalking me at Prom, at Youth, and now, on the way to graduate.

Oh yeah, prom happened. It was a bit fairy tale  My car mysteriously broke down, so my dad came and took me to prom, which was pretty sweet. I got to hang out with not only my fantastic prom group, but my brother Drew and his amazing girlfriend, and even Parker, Heather, and Hailey. 

Everyone looked pretty, and I even ran into my old best friend from middle school. It was a pretty fun night, and it only got better. 

My dad fixed the car, so my friend dropped me off and I drove Finn to the movie theater where I saw The Breakfast Club; now, from my tweets and Tumblr and Pinterest, I clearly did not get obsessed...

Anywaysss...we had a Graduation Sunday service last Sunday. I gave my testimony in one of our services, which was really scary, but ah well. It's my church family.:) I also received a memorial scholarship, which is such a blessing!

I got the job at my church's day camp! I will be working with school age kids and toddlers on Friday during my first week, yay!:)

Last day of high school. There were recycling men working across the street, so I powered through the already awkwardness I am and posed, so I could always remember what I wore on my last day of high school.;)

 I leave for the last mission trip with my youth group, EVER this Friday morning. I am excited and have bought a lot of things I will need, but I wish it wouldn't happen because it will be the end of something I love, very, very much.

I apologize, it has been busy writing thank you cards for the party, gearing up for Choir Tour and getting into a new routine. I hope you are all doing well and having a great start to the summer!!:)

Bon voyage, and I cannot wait to tell you about my mission trip and to read about your adventures as well!;)

p.s. This song is my prayer for everyone on our bus, and every soul we encounter. We are singing this powerful song.