RALLOWS MONTH 4: Memories — Raleigh Fellows Program

Hi, I am at home sitting next to my cat right now and thinking a lot. Thinking a lot about how two weeks is too long to be away from all the fellows. Thinking a lot about how I can’t believe we finished the first semester. Thinking a lot about how we are all thinking a lot about post-fellows plans. Thinking a lot about how I figured life would all be downhill after college, and thank heavens that’s not the case. Thinking a lot about how freaking awesome these past four months have been and how I have way too much to write about in my journal. And also thinking about my razor scooter I got for Christmas. But most of all thinking about little memories with each fellow that I will cherish and thank the Lord for as often as I remember to.

Here’s a little memory with each fellow from this first semester…

Joe: I had the honor of being Joe’s secret santa and it was so much fun. I gathered little notes from people who love Joe and it was so ~ tender ~ to see how loved Joe is. Thank you for pretending like you didn’t already know I was your secret santa and always being so tender.

Skip: Remember that time we were cutting vegetables and chicken in the kitchen the first week of knowing each other? Yeah, that was lit. I figured that night that I would like to be your friend. Thank you for appreciating the bot that I am, as I appreciate the bot you are.

Celeste: One rainy morning before class, Celeste and I went to get breakfast at some random breakfast place and just spent time catching up. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, I have always had a friend crush on Celeste. Thank you for being you.

Bailey: Bailey and I tend to enjoy a good teacher workday (meaning we are the only ones in the whole school and we get to laminate and cut stuff and draw stuff all day). And one time we got to deliver presents all around Raleigh and that was a highlight of the semester. Thank you for enduring the post office with me.

Emma: I bet Emma already knows the exact memory I am thinking of. I will never forget that time sitting in the back of the car and laughing the hardest I have laughed all four months. Oh and by the way, tell your cat I said pssst pssst pssst. Thank you for always getting my humor and making me laugh.

Tessa: Yeah we are gym bros no big deal. Going to the Y with Tessa was something I would look forward to each week. It’s a space where we could get real (and also jacked and so fit). Don’t tell anyone about how we haven’t gone in the past month or maybe two. Thank you for being real.

Ryan: Ryan loves Pokemon and we love Ryan. We’ve ripped a ton of packs this semester (pokemon cards) and it has been a joy. Thank you for making me download the game and always being so fun to be around.

Bryan: Bryan was my ultimate fake secret santa. Emphasis on the fake. Bryan had me thinking he was my secret santa the whole time. But he did make me a margarita and I will never forget that. Thank you for being so thoughtful.

Jenna: One night Jenna and I decided to read a book for class together aloud. As we were standing in the kitchen taking turns reading, I took a picture of her reading because I was so thankful for that moment and the fact that we get to be friends and I wanted to remember it forever. Thank you for loving Glee and loving me.

AG: My sweetest memory with AG was when we were watching Inside Out 2 with our 6th-grade girls. I remember sitting there, outside on a blanket in the cold with popcorn and giggling girls, and thinking how there is no one else I would rather lead this group with. Thank you for being full of all things sweet.

Lola: Well I happen to have a ton of epic memories with Lola because we live together!! If I had to choose one it would be teeth brushing parties every night but also knitting with you in the big comfy chairs. Thank you for being a source of comfort and ease.

Josh: There was this one time we went on a prayer partner walk and stood on the bridge watching the ducks and geese in the water. I know I’ve talked about this on my blog before but it was really so special I have to mention it again. Thank you for all the duck calls that scares me every time. And thanks for fixing my car.

Elijah: Me and Elijah have a shared love for Mariokart. And I am looking forward to making a new memory of finally playing Mariokart together. But as for a memory already shared, I will always appreciate the time at AG’s house after class where we continued talking about what we talked about in class. Thank you for always being curious and down to discuss.

Ashley: I think every time Ashley hugs me I seal it into my cherished memories forever. Ashley gives the best hugs. And the last class we had before the break, she gave me a big hug and told me she loved me. I’ll always remember that little memory. Thank you for your hugs and warmth.

I sure am glad to be a Raleigh Fellow with these guys. Thank you all for a beautiful first semester. And see you in another week.

This month I recommend: appreciating how awesome cousins are, razor scooters (and riding them with your cousins), gingerbread tabernacles, my cat named Macie, live nativities, Charlie Brown, and “I Love” by Tom T. Hall.

Evy

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