Angola is the place I call home. It is a small Indiana town
where everybody knows everybody and everybody is a somebody. Growing up, I have
learned to appreciate this little town much more than I did when I was living
here full time. I am home for the weekend and as I drove into town yesterday,
it just felt right. The familiarity is something I enjoy very much.
I pulled up into my driveway yesterday and my dad and dog
greeted me like they always do. My dog always runs back and forth down our hallway
and my dad gives me a big bear hug. Aside from all of the things that were the
same this weekend, there were also things that were different.
My dad got a brand new truck! This truck is huge and I
struggle getting up into the front seat. I love it though. I feel much safer in
this truck than in any little car. Last night we drove to my high school to
watch the girls’ basketball team play a game. On the way, we saw three bad
accidents. One of the accidents involved an SUV that ended up upside down. This
was a big eye opener. It goes to show, no one is invincible.
My dad in his brand new truck |
Today has been a wonderful adventure. I completed my summer
internship at the hospital in my hometown and while I was there we were
preparing for the grand opening of the brand new hospital. They had raised enough money to do a
much-needed update to the hospital.
Today was the grand opening everyone worked so hard to make
happen. My dad and I walked to the hospital and got a tour of it after watching
the ribbon cutting. It was a wonderful experience. It felt great knowing I had
a small part in making the whole event happen.
The ribbon cutting at the new hospital |
Later today we are going to a Trine University football
game. These football games are amazing because of the amount of team spirit
everyone brings with them. It is a very uplifting atmosphere. Everyone has so
much spirit that you cannot help but be proud of the little school, even if
they end up losing the game.
The Trine football field at one of the games with the marching band waiting for the players to run out |
It is only Saturday and this weekend has already been very
interesting. Tomorrow I am going to a close friend’s baby shower. I cannot wait
to celebrate her next stage in life. This is a very good weekend and I am happy
to be home.
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