Wheaton College Alumni Magazine Autumn 2013 | Page 31

Commitment
It was during my first visit to
Wheaton that I was struck by the
beauty of our campus. It was not
simply the red brick and castle-like
buildings that caught my attention,
but rather the freshly cut grass
surrounding islands of flowers and
the clean walls that evidenced recent
coats of paint. Today when I see the
beauty of our campus I think about
the people who make it a reality—
the talented men and women
whose work continually creates
the environment that so many are
privileged to enjoy.

F riendship
My biggest prayer coming into Wheaton was that God would bless me with friends I could grow
alongside in our pursuit of Christ. His answer to this prayer is perhaps the most defining aspect of my
college experience. I learned to share not only laughter and stories but also tears and hardships. I allowed
myself not only to be seen, but also loved in my weakest and strongest moments. I learned to care for
others in the ways they would prefer. I learned that investing your heart is not a loss if a friendship does
not last. Each friendship, each interaction, is something that can be built upon to strengthen who we
are for others in the future. Though I have by no means perfected the art of being a friend, living in this
community enabled me to visualize what true friendship can look like when Christ is at the center.

Worship
Throughout my life I have experienced
moments when a light came on in my
heart and mind and caused my eyes to
look at the world in a new way. One
such moment occurred in Chapel during
my sophomore year when a group of
dancers filled the stage. This was not a
show for the people gathered in Edman;
it was a display of praise to the Lord
that I was privileged to observe. It was
a reminder that there is no limit to the
ways we can worship God. This truth
is something I will continue to explore
as I seek to discover how I can use my
passions and talents for the Lord and live
a life of worship.

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