As this summer comes to an end, all that comes to mind is how faithful God is. I moved to a place where I knew absolutely no one and soon enough those strangers became family. Like every family, we had our ups and downs, but overall I would not trade this summer for the world. I have never been more spiritually challenged and drained in my lifetime. I learned to spend hours bathing the whole ministry in prayer and watching my heart fall more in love with this place on the daily. I am not ready to leave; I feel like my work here is very unfinished, but I know the Lord will bring the right people to the Mission Centers of Houston to pick up on the work we have nearly just begun. Now how to thank all the people who did life with me for the past two months is hard to even begin. There are several things I'll miss most about this place.

Here are a few:

1. The PEOPLE. I don't think you could come to Houston and not have a dying passion to love every individual that walks through the door.

2. The Skyline. I love waking up every morning and seeing it. It is so different than Atlanta because it is so spread out and beautiful.

3. My fellow missionaries. I loved spending everyday with them the past two months and I would not be the person I am today without them.

4. Being constantly grounded in my faith. It is so easy to be in your bible and having spiritual conversations when you are always surrounded by a spiritual body, but once school starts back I know their will always be a million distractions.

5. The FOOD. I think my mom laughs every time when I tell her everything I have had to eat and where we went, but I am such a foodie that I don't mind. I would rather eat all the food Houston has to offer, than go to all the places it has to offer because it's all about the experiences.

6. Sleeping on a bunk bed. I know it sounds crazy, but I'll miss looking up and seeing everyone. Knowing I'm never alone at night is such a comforting feeling. It always feels like summer camp, because it does feel like a holy ground.

7. I will miss the Center. It is such a beautiful place and I have always felt safe although it is in such a dangerous neighborhood. I know they say people view this place as a holy ground and I couldn't agree more with that statement.

8. I don't feel like my work is done here yet. I feel like two months is not nearly enough time to make a dent in a place and I pray God brings people to Houston that can continue our hard work.

9. I will miss Houston. I hate change and I couldn't imagine ever leaving this place that has become so dear to my heart, but sadly I will.