I am spending this summer in Tampa, which is my hometown. It is a lot different this summer because I am not in Fort Myers where all my friends are.

I have noticed that I am feeling more lonely, just because I am not surrounded by the people that I am so used to being around. Through the few years of college, I have started to drift away from friends that I had in high school.

There are only a few people that I still talk to, and keep up with.

I am taking 3 classes this summer and will be teaching faith formation to 7th graders, in June. I am so excited for that experience because it is going to help me grow so much in my faith and as a teacher.

I think about this camp, as an opportunity to grow, and pour into students like I will be doing when I become certified in a few years. I will also be able to grow in my own faith as I am helping other children.

This summer I really want to spend time growing in my faith and relationship with God. During college, it is so easy to read my bible every night and spend time praying. I had so much quiet time when I was there and always was involved with ministries every week.

When I am home it becomes more challenging because I am so busy with life at home. It isn't just me anymore, I am back with my family. I love being home with my family but it is definitely different, after getting used to being on my own at school.

I am taking this summer and using it as a time to grow in my life so that when I get back to college in August, it is easy for me to continue to have a relationship with Christ and be a productive teacher in training.