Just wanted to say "HI" to all of my old WOL friends and others , I love you all and I hope things are going great!!! 

I can't tell you how bored I am without all of you guys---no random rain nights, coffee houses, CMT to take up all of my weekends lol, apple picking or should I say buying, fun-spreaders etc . . . I miss you all like crazy!!  Hopefully I'll be able to see you all again sometime in the future       Love always ~Rach

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Hello Facebook!!!  :)

A Friend and I are doing a Bible study together.  We are reading the Bible in a year.  It's kind of hard when we get together, with what to dicuss---just things we've learned/thought were interesting etc. . .  Which is good, but I wish their was something with a more (direct) application.  Someway to use what we've read and really make it mean something or even just really grasp it.   I know there are studies/books you could read along with it, but they just don't seem to do what I would like.  I don't know if I make any sense, it's kind of hard to explain.  But if you follow at all I would love to hear some suggestions!                                                    Thanks , Rach

  Another Twist in the Road

Its final, I'm staying home.  After A LOT of thinking, praying and talking to repected individuals I've decided to stay home.  Honestly, I'm really excited . . . I think being home will take a lot of self-discipline and motivation, but I am more prepared now than I ever will be.  As for all of my wonderful friends at WOL I will miss you tons I hope that God does some really amazing things in your lives.  I will be praying for all of you.

As for goodbyes/thank-yous I could say a million things about each one of you . . . I have been blessed in so many ways by everyone I met at WOL.  Thank-you all so much.  I would like to specifically thank 4 individuals who really influenced my life this year.

First and foremost is of course my best friend, Lindsey--who would've guessed.  Lindsey and I have grown so much together this past year and I am going to miss her sooo much this year.  I've told her this before, but she is my "definer" of what a best friend is, because every minute we spend together brings us closer together and redefines what a best friend is to me.  I love her so much and I can't believe we have come so far.  Linds, you are the best friend I could ever ask for.  I love you hun!!!

Next we have Amber.  Where do I begin, Amber has been a Barnabus to me this summer and during the school year.  She is one of the sweetest people I've ever met, she always has something nice to say.  I honestly cannot remember having one conversation with Amber that was not centered around God. That is why I cherished and cherish or friendship so much, two people with one goal, which is to please our creator.  Thank-you so much Amber ~ I can't wait to see what God has in store for you in the future, I am going to miss you soooo much.

And Mr. Ray Deck---a brother to all.  I don't know what it is about Ray, but he has the ability to be best friends with anyone he meets.  He could speak with a person for five minutes and make it seem like they have known each other for years.  I think the thing I appreciate most about Ray is his care for other people.  I can't tell you how many questions I've asked him, just in the past year and he has been so patient in teaching/showing me the answer.  (Asking Ray questions is pretty convienent, because 99% of the time he knows the answer.)  I don't even think I spent a whole lot of time with Ray, but the time I did spend with him definitely left an imprint in my life.  Ray you are one of the very few men (my age) that have my respect.  Thanks and keep up the great work!

Lastly, we have Mr. Collins.  Honestly, I don't think I've had more than one maybe two serious conversations with Brandon.  Here's a guy who may not even consider me a friend, yet has influenced my life enough to be in the top four.  If I had to define a godly young man he would be it.  I was so encouraged by Brandon's desire to serve the Lord, but most importantly his actions that followed.  He was another person who greatly encouraged me this year, not only in words but just by watching his life.  Brandon, you have no idea how much you have impacted my life.  Thank-you! 

Thank-you again for making this year the best year of my life.  I love you all and I will be praying for you as always.  God bless!                                                                            Love always ~Rach  

~Home Sweet Home~

It is sooo nice to finally be home, I forgot what it was like to breathe.  My summer in 2 words: learning experience.  Honestly it was one of the worst summers of my life, but of course God enabled me to love it at the same time. 

Anyway I was hit with a new set of problems coming home, all of which God is teaching me a lot of things and strengthening many of my relationships, especially with my dad--we are really getting close.  I would really appreciate if you could pray for my brother, he is just making a lot of stupid choices and rejecting what he knows as right.  (Pray also for my dad, to have wisdom through the whole thing)  Thank-you so much!!!

As for next year I think God is going to teach me a lot and prepare me for whatever I am going to do in the future.  I haven't made this final yet, but I don't think I am going to be attending 2nd year anymore . . . I know things could change in the next few days( and I'm open for it), but as of now I think that would be the wisest decision.   But don't worry once it's final (if it ever is) I will give a pretty goodbye to all of my amazing friends at WOL!!!

God is so awesome, I don't think there is one thing going the way I expected (or would choose), but I am at peace.  Ahhh . . . I just smile at all He is going to do!