"Come home to KD..."

7 years ago this coming wkd. 7 years ago I did something that changed my life and continues to change it every single day.  7 years ago I entered a circle of love, friendship, kindness, and hope.  7 years ago I met people that I still to do this day don't understand how I went 18 years without knowing.  7 years ago I was given the chance to join the greatest sorority..Kappa Delta :)  That day seems like yesterday, though sometimes it seems like a million years ago.  I still remember what I was wearing and omg what in the world was i wearing! haha.  I still remember running wait falling down the steps to meet girls that would change my life.  Thankfully Callie Beth was there to catch me...it was already happening, a sister there to catch me when I fall :) 

A day that changes you more than you will ever know...

This past Sunday I was reminded yet again of how special Kappa Delta is and how much I miss being an active member every day.  Alumni Tea is always so exciting and pure happiness, but for some reason this occasion was extra special.  (I have a feeling it will become even more special as the years go on)  It's so amazing to me..So amazing that I can not see some of these girls for a year or so, and we just start talking as if we had never been apart..That to me is pure Sisterhood.  It was so joyful to talk to girls and see what they are doing in their "life after KD."  Some had moved to other states, pursed jobs, gotten married, had kids, and some were even preparing for little ones! :) KD was home to me for my 4 okay maybe 5 years of college and it's so hard when you have to say "goodbye" to what has been your everything.  Hard to say goodbye to the girls that you would see every single day.  The girls that would not care how you looked after a night out ;)  The girls that would stand up for you when needed.  The girls that would be your family when your's lived in another towns/state.  The girls that would complete you. But it somewhat helps to know that I can call these girls up at any minute and I know they would be there for me if I needed something and vice versa.  It helps that we have Alumni Tea and Homecoming to look forward to, a time to act like college kids :)  It warms my heart to see the active members of the Chapter and to see that it's still somewhat the same.  The girls are still welcoming, beautiful, hilarious, and different.  They are different in the aspect that there are no two girls that are exactly alike.  Each girl brings a special trait to KD, and that's something that has always been evident in KD.  It's what makes us one of a kind!  

The BEES at our last rush....

I have been given the privilege to serve on the advisory board for KD here at WKU, and though it's only been a year since i joined, I can honestly say it's one of the most rewarding thing I have done.  To be a mentor, a confident, and friend, and most importantly a sister to these girls is so overwhelming (but in a good way ha)  To see these girls grow and mature into the young ladies they are is one of the main reasons I do this.  I get to see how KD changes the girls, and how the girls change KD.  I see girls take on leadership roles that they never thought possible, dance on stage during Spring Sing when they thought they were in no way a dancer, sing a song that brings tears to my eyes at Preference and yet they are so humble that no one even knows they sing, hear stories of how KD has made them discover whom they are, and most importantly I see girls forming friendship/sisterhood with others that I did 7 years ago.  I found my best friends there.  I found the girls that get me.  I found the girls that make me laugh until i cry or cry until i laugh.  I found the girls that will stand by me on my wedding day.  I found the girls that will be "Aunts" when that day comes.  I have found girls that are apart of my soul and will forever be there.  

Little and Big and sweet little AB :)  

I could go on and on about KD and how much it means to me, but if you know me you already know that I hold KD dear to my heart.  I am so thankful for this past Sunday, so very thankful.  I was able to experience Pref and cry with the best girl friends a girl could ask for.  I was able to witness how some of these ladies have grown into the most amazing mom's in this world.  I was able to see my Biggie and her precious belly :) The glow on her face was one that is only visible on a soon-to-be mom.  To say i'm excited for her and Chance is such an understatement.  My heart is overflowing with joy and love for her and her soon to be family of 3!  I give thanks to Kappa Delta for bringing us together!  I give thanks to Kappa Delta for bringing everyone to KD and for allowing me the chance to be apart of such a family.  We are a family and we always will be.  We will continue to grow, cry, laugh, cheer, scream, love, and cry some more together.  To the girls this week during rush....Soak it all up..Do not take those long days/nights for granted because believe me you will yearn for them when they are gone.  You're active KD time may only be for 3-4 years, but always remember that you are a Kappa Delta forever and always.  Rush week is a time to strengthen your bond with your sisters, and to also open your heart to the girls who are about to join the best sorority on the planet.  There is no doubt in my mind that each and everyone of you will shine a light on our sorority that will be impossible to shield from.  Soak it up ladies and lastly, always remember to "..Strive for that which is Honorable, Beautiful, and Highest"  

To all my girls, 

AOT always :)