Okay, so I had a good hour-long conversation with my Gramma Jewel last night. I tell you—it was great to hear her voice again. I know, I know—I’ve only been in Mississippi
In my conversation with my Gramma Jewel, I told her how I cried myself to sleep on my first night in E.L. Rust Hall. I tried not to weep so loudly, so as not to disturb my roommate Ruby, but my heart was very heavy. I mean—I'm in a strange land, amongst totally new surroundings, and amongst people whom I barely know. I told Gramma Jewel how I prayed a simple prayer: Lord, I’m scared.
It was then that she told me something very profound:
“Tasha-Baby, faith is always easy when you’re surrounded by what you know, but the true test of your faith is when you are around unfamiliar territory.”
Leave it to Gramma Jewel to send me some more encouragement.
Overall, I must say that I’m adapting to college life fairly easily, considering that it’s only Day 3. Don’t get me wrong—I’m still homesick and I still miss my family and friends, but I’ll get to see them during the Christmas break. If I can use one of Gramma Jewel’s sayings: I’m nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs, but I know that I can make it; after all, I realize that I’ve got someone watching over me. He sits high and looks low; He’s everywhere at the same time, and He’s got my back.
Well, I guess I had better get going, but we’ll be talking more in the very near future. Until the next time…
Hugs & Kisses,
Natasha
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