I remember sitting there tears streaming down my face, screaming at my parents that I wasn't going anywhere. I was certain I was going to stay in Beaufort, stay at the house which had become the hang out for me and my best friends, and finish school. It was the middle of my eighth grade year. I was going to have to leave my friends, school and everything I had gotten used to. I was going from Beaufort, SC to Hampton, SC. Hampton is literally one of the smallest towns in the world...we have not a single Wal-Mart. However, nothing stopped it from happening, because just a few days later boxes were being packed. The rooms were now empty, and walls blank.
Not much later, my dad and his friend were driving back and forth to bring things to our new house. This house was 2 stories, 5 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bath. While I didn't like the town we were in, I loved the new house! Our first night was filled with a maze of boxes, and more empty rooms. Eventually boxes were emptied and my room was set up. Now that most things were put together, I'd soon be attending my new school. While the house was great, the school not so much. Being a small town, it was a small school and everyone already had their groups. Thankfully there were a few girls who accepted me, and we stuck together then and all through high school.
A few months later of being in Hampton, we met our neighbors who both invited us to Open Arms. I soon started attending the youth group. Not much time after I had met many new friends through this. For a few years we went to Tennessee for a retreat. Its been almost 5 years now and I still love it as much as the first time. Through church I met my boyfriend of 4 years and gained a home group of people who have now become family.
Once I started high school I was nervous because didn't have many friends, and just hoped I'd have class with the few people I knew. But as time went out on I met a girl and when I found out she played soccer I tried out with her. I made the team and played my junior and senior year. As much as I was worn out from the training and thought I wouldn't miss it, now that I am in college, I miss it every single day.
Though I didn't want this move to happen, sometimes things have a funny way of working out. It brought my family to a different level of attending church together. I've grown more in Christ and have had many opportunities to share His word. I've also experienced things I never imagined I would. I've gained friends who have become closer than family. My point is that no matter how bad a situation is or gets, there is always a brighter side and God has a reason.
