When I first came to Connie Maxwell, I was very afraid. I had never been far from home, and as I thought about the distance more, the worse the fear became.
I came to tour the campus in December 2015 and meeting the staff put my nerves at ease.
When I walked into Turner Cottage on January 11, 2016, I was greeted by smiles and hugs from Mrs. Lydia and the Turner Cottage girls.
Looking back today, I realize that just because something seems intimidating at the time, it may not be as bad as you think.
Reflecting on my life, I can finally understand why God’s plan led me to Connie Maxwell. I have met so many people over the last year and a half. Some of them have told me how I helped them through certain times in their lives, but they were actually the ones helping me.
I have faced many obstacles to get here, but I have always had support in my times of need, whether it was from a friend, my cottage parents, the staff, or my family.
I haven’t always looked at Connie Maxwell as home, but it has definitely grown on me. There were so many people involved in my life during my time here, and I would just like to say thank you to you all.
You will run into hard times on your journey, but you should always trust God. He knows what He’s doing.
