The Adopt-A-Srudent Program offered by Goalline Ministries to Thomas University student-athletes meant the world to me. Being away from home was hard, but I was blessed with the most amazing adopted family ever. Seeing their kids every week made me feel right at home, especially since I couldn’t see my younger sister as much as I wanted to. Their home-cooked meals were absolutely amazing – Something about sitting at their dinner table made all the stress from school and sports melt away. It became my safe place, where I could escape when everything felt like it was consuming my life. They continuously poured the spirit of the Lord into me, and I always knew they were praying for us, which gave me so much comfort and peace. My adopted family has been part of some of the most important times in my life – college, graduation, wedding dress shopping, my wedding – and I know they’ll be there for every major milestone to come. Looking back, it was honestly the best part of my entire TU experience, and I will always be grateful for the love, faith, and peace they brought into my life when I needed it most.