Moving To Virginia Changed My Life

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Through the fourteen years of my life, there have been many important events that have transpired. I have been to Disney World, the beach, Louisiana, and much more. All of these things have been amazing; however, three of the most important events are when I moved to Virginia, went to church camp, and went to the championship in volleyball. To begin, moving to Virginia impacted my life in so many ways. The reason I moved is because my mom got remarried. I am so thankful that she did. It gave me the opportunity to go to this amazing school. I’ve made so many friends that I wouldn’t trade for the world. I also started going to this undescribable church and I have been truly blessed by this church and my church family. In addition, I’ve had

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