meet Kate.

I spent the morning of my second day meeting with Derri and my Professor to discuss ...

Ok, I just realized that I keep saying professor when referring to this person...which most of you know me and so know that I call Ben Jobe "Professor". But I am not referring to him in my recent posts but a female professor, Dr. Elizabeth Wilson!

Okay, so Dr.Wilson and I met with Derri Tuesday morning to discuss a developing project...something I am actually very excited about and feeling a profound new interest in suddenly! (yes, it relates to the ESTN mission still of course, just a new realm to be educated on.) After this meeting I was able to spend some quality time with my momma abolitionist, Derri Smith, which I enjoyed greatly! :) I always enjoy her wisdom and encouragement.

Even though I had left my roommate a sweet welcome note...I made it home in time to greet her in person when she arrived! I remember her calling me and letting me know she was close, so I went to greet her outside. I saw a mustang nearly identical to my best friends (Brittany Bertoli) but inside was a beautiful blonde lady wearing an adorable hat...meet Kate Unger!

Kate and I immediately - connected. We literally opened our mouths and began talking....
and amidst touring the house and unpacking her car - we went from standing at her car door - to random awkward pauses while bringing in bags - to standing in the kitchen - to sitting face to face at the table to - for at least three hours - never with a silent moment, uncovering every detail of the other's life.

I don't think I have ever had an experience like it with another girl on the first day meeting. We have only known each other for a week (I'm writing this a week later than it happened) and we are able to understand and read each other in a rare way. She often says, "it's like looking in a mirror." Though we are different in so many ways, we are very similar in our thoughts or words and can understand each other without even saying a word or finishing a thought...I love it.

Kate is a beautiful person inside and out. She glows with love for others and wholeheartedly believes in showing other's their value and worth. She has much wisdom and the Lord is doing outstanding things through her!

"A friend is someone who knows everything about you and loves you anyway."