Sunday, May 22, 2011

A War Eagle Moment

I remember the first "War Eagle" moment, I ever received. Soon after graduating from high school, I was at Quail Springs Mall in Oklahoma City, parked right outside the Dillards women's entrance. (It is where I always parked.) When I was walking out of the mall, about to get into my car, I noticed a piece of paper, attached to my windshield. When I went to get it off of my windshield, this is what I found:


I can not even begin to tell you how excited this made me feel. At this moment, I realized that I had made the right decision. Even though Auburn was so far from home (Which is what I wanted - Sorry, Fancy), I knew that Auburn was going to provide the "home" and "family" environment I needed 810 miles away. And then to know that my Auburn family was all around, well, that was a plus too!

Yesterday, I was walking out of the Hill Center, in Nashville, TN, when I saw this vehicle right in front of me. All of the emotions surrounding the decision I made, and leaving for college hit me like a ton of bricks. (It is crazy to think that it has been 9 years!)  I LOVE the excitement this student has for Auburn, and hope they enjoy college as much as I did. I am so thankful for the love and support of my Auburn family, and owe them the world for the person I have become today. Love you all!

(It needs to be noted that ALL of the windows were painted, 
including the driver's side which said, "Class of 2015!")

3 comments:

  1. You almost made me cry! I love War Eagle moments! It's so neat to have such a special connection to "strangers"...even though our connection makes us feel like instant family.

    I believe in Auburn and love it!

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  2. I love it! Stuff like that gets to me too, especially when I'm in other cities and see Vanderbilt shirts or license plates. Good post :). Also, I just got home from church, and I'm sorry I didn't invite you. I went alone to the 11am (formal) service. Next time, I promise I'll ask you ahead of time!

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  3. There are some Auburn people in Lufkin- I am always ready to say War Eagle when I see someone from Auburn. I am so glad you are an Auburn grad!

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