Transitions Everywhere.

There is so much to catch up on. The past 4 months has been crazy, yet beautiful all at the same time. We are about to finish the 8^th year of the ESBS, and I can’t believe that I have been here for 4 years. These years here have been life changing and so foundational for me. I know that there has been so much growth that I can’t communicate all that God has done in my life. I don’t think I am able to comprehend how important these years will be for me down the road. 

The end of this school year is one that is exciting for me personally. It is exciting because come August I will be moving to Brandon, Mississippi to be a part of the student ministry at Pinelake Church. I will have the ability to intern for 11 months to learn about student ministry from some amazing people and continue to grow in my ministry experience. I am excited to see what God has in store for my time there.

 This move is one that is also sad for me because I really love this place and the ministry that is done at the ESBS. It is going to be hard to leave the strong friendships here. There is something so beautiful about living within community and going through life with that support system around you. I want to thank all of you for your support and encouragement of my ministry here over the years. 

I also have some more exciting news. On May 17^th, I got engaged to my girlfriend Anna Lauren up in Lake Lure! We went to one of my favorite places here to watch the sunrise, and that is where I popped the question. She said yes, and I was extremely grateful that she did! Her family, roommates and my family came up for the engagement, and so we got to spend some great time together that weekend. 

Also as an update on the health and insurance front. I am starting to feel back to normal. There are times when my stomach gets mad at me; but that is usually when I abuse it with junk food and a whole lot of sugar. I feel like I am around 85% back to normal. I also feel totally blessed by The Lord because with the donations I received and my insurance all of my bills are totally covered! Thank you for your prayers and encouragement once again! 

This time right now for me is all over the emotion spectrum. I am excited for what is to come with marriage on the horizon and a change in location and ministry. I am sad due to leaving a place where I have grown so much. I am scared to go out and leave a place behind that is so comfortable for me. But I know that The Lord is leading in this. I know that He will be with me and will be guiding me along the way. Transitions are difficult but when it is made with a personal infinite God who walks with you in them, then there is nothing to fear. 

Here are some pictures from the engagement.

We had a beautiful sunrise

This is the rock that we were on

Didn't even see it coming

The Livingstons and Schumperts