If you asked me a year ago if I would ever be in a ministry like Glowing Heart, I would have never imagined anything like it. Now that I have a semester under my belt, I can't imagine it any other way. Looking back I can see now all the things God has done in me and through me. Last semester was a roller coaster, and I was so glad to come along for the ride. That being said, when I found out that I would not be able to return, my heart broke. Glowing Heart started out as one of the scariest things I could ever imagine doing. I had known Christ for such a small amount of time, and the idea of traveling to share about Him was a lot. I was so nervous before every D Now last semester, thinking I would mess up. Once I learned to rely on God, I would never want to leave the my group! I got to meet the most amazing girls, and loved them each so much! To see how hungry they were for the word, and how much they knew at all ages was so humbling. Even the people I got to serve along-side became my family. They are and will always be some of the closest friends I ever made. Glowing Heart became my safe-haven, and through it I stayed strong.

The doors to remain in Texas began to close over this past break. I tried everything, but I just couldn't find a way to remain in Dallas. I was unable to return to school, so my parents decided moving home to Ohio was best. I was so upset thinking God was mad at me, and punishing me by taking away GH. Henry explained that sometimes we don't know why, but God calls us to do things we don't feel ready for. I wasn't ready at all to leave, and couldn't see how God would prepare me.

While in Texas, I had the chance to go on my final D Now in Killeen, TX. I met some amazing people, and really felt God move. The youth group was so on fire, and alot of fun! My girls really helped me reconnect, and showed me a lot of things I hadn't seen before. Above all else I realized that God would keep me strong, and had prepared me for whatever He has me in Ohio to do. I will miss my friends, my church, and my lifestyle in Texas. It is awesome to know that my friends will always be there, and that even here I can be involved in church. Maybe being comfortable in Texas wasn't helping me grow. I know big things will happen and will continue to pray and seek God knowing only through Him will I be ready for it. If it is God's will then I hope to return to Texas, but if not then I enjoyed the time I had and will never forget the things I learned, the friends I made, or the God I serve.