Today was not the best of days. Me and the roomie Taylor got up for Life and Teachings and were innocently walking to grab breakfast before when the minute I stepped off the girl's dorm porch...BAM! I stepped in between 2 rocks in a weird way, my ankle twisted, and CRACK! That's the sound I heard. I instantly hit the ground and was hit by excruciating pain. Now, I am no expert in "Oh no this is a pretty bad injury!" but I have sprained my other ankle before playing volleyball in high school, and knew instantly that this wasn't a regular twisted ankle. Thank Jesus my roommate was there and sent someone to get Burns. Because it was so cold out, we think that it acted as an instant healer, and the swelling was nowhere near where we thought it would be. However, the pain was. I walked into Life and Teachings late (on crutches) and DJ asked me what had happened. I have no idea what came over me but I just started balling like a little girl...I haven't cried that hard for a long time. I couldn't get any words out and all I could do was nod as he was asking me questions. It was a tad embarrassing since everyone in class was staring at me, but seeing the concerned look on their faces, I felt the instant love...which I continued to feel all day long. Praise the Lord for amazing friends who are slowly but surely turning into family. Now, a sprained ankle isn't the end of the world...so why was I crying you may ask? Because Trek is TWO DAYS away...aka backpacking/hiking/rock climbing for five days. Yes, I am still attending...and yes, it is going to be ten times harder than it already was going to be (let's be real...hiking isn't my strongest forte in the first place.) Anywhoo...I think the frustration just overcame me...but I got through class and headed to lunch. The love everyone gave me was so appreciated. I was served lunch and dinner, walked everywhere with people carrying my stuff, and spent the whole day at Burn's house doing homework, with people in and out bringing me everything I needed. Crutches aren't that big of a deal to use...but when everywhere you walk is slippery with ice or dirt/rocks...making a mini trip becomes quite the task. and ps...I suck at using crutches...so spending an entire day on them was not the most ideal.
I met with Burns for my one on one and we colored and talked about life. We then had staff meeting where we played a game where everyone puts 2 questions in a hat and then you have to draw one and ask it to the person to your right. Some of the questions were quite ridiculous! Also, as we were closing in prayer, Caity, instead of praying for bonding during Trek, it came out "bondage." And the whole student leadership team lost it...we were laughing so hard we couldn't finish the prayer...I'm sure God got a kick out of it ;)
I then spent the entire night working on homework (yay for 2 papers being due tomorrow!) It was just one of those days you have no motivation and just want to sleep...especially after spraining an ankle. But, with my friends alongside me...we pushed through...stopping in between to have great life chats (mostly about relationships) :) Everyone is just so great here...Ian, O'neil, and Jeff graciously moved my bed from the top of my bunk onto the floor and made it up super nice...with a precious little note that said "This is your bed." signed by the three of them. I was told they wanted to make sure they knew what it was to prevent another accident. Ha. But seriously...I have never seen a bed made so neatly! love love love them. So...here I am laying on my floor bed typing this out, knowing the immense challenge Trek is going to be, and trusting in the Lord that he will work through my injury and still bring success from our journey. Prayers are appreciated.
Much love...muah! ps...starting Thursday...I will be MIA in the wilderness until Monday...I will sure to write all about it upon return!
Another ps...I can't thank you enough for the packages and letters! My phone gets limited service here and I rarely ever have my phone on me (especially since it is about to break in half...proof I need the iPhone?!?! hehehe) so here is a thank you! (aka Ms. LuAnne, Samantha, the parentals, Rachel, Kelsey) I appreciate them so much and they bring so much joy to my day!
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