Despite the fact that I had been dead set determined against it before that summer, every person I worked with at New Life Ranch who really evoked respect from me had it in common.
Soon, I couldn't help but have it on the mind.
Jansie and I drove from Tulsa to Colcord for a dander up to the West 40 (big field at NLR) for a picnic. When we came down, we drove into the nearby town, driving around its educational point of interest.
Did I want to walk around?
No.
However, after we had pulled out and started to drive away, I panicked with regret and made us turn around.
I remember the exact spot where we parked and where I took my first steps on campus.
Everything in my mind stopped.
All senses turned off, except an overwhelming feeling that this is it.
It was.
My years at John Brown University were not all rosy golden.
There were times I was lonely, angry, ill, and confused.
But JBU is where I started to get a deep grasp into who it is I am and why I believe what I believe.
I gained friendships there that are solid gold.
My professors and mentors there poured more practical knowledge and love into me than I could handle, and it spilled into my own mentoring life with a couple younger girls.
I believe in JBU.
I believe in its vision for its students and the ethics of its administration.
I love that it promotes creative fun without the distraction of alcohol.
I love that it celebrates people who are odd.
I love that our president knows our names and regularly hangs out with us in the caf and student center.
This is it for me.
Not a defeated, "Everything else failed...guess I'm stuck here."
A victorious, "This fits. This is where I belong."
Today I got one of the best Skype calls of my life.
And I said yes to something bold.
It is my great honor and opportunity to announce that, starting in June, I am joining the Admissions staff at John Brown University.
Soon, so soon, I'll be back with you, Siloam.
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