graduation

My undergraduate college career is almost over. It is so weird. Why do we always thing that being a a senior is so fun? Everybody acts like it the best year ever. But its been kind of difficult. Not in a terrible, dark, depressing way. But it has been difficult. I think though, that I've learned the most in this year.

I've learned that we can truly serve God wherever we are. He's not always going to call us to go somewhere. But that doesn't mean that he doesn't want to use you right where you are.

I've learned that I desire too much to get to the next step. I want to enjoy where I'm at, in that moment. Not wish away the days by always looking ahead.

I've learned the importance of having goals. If we don't we get stuck.

I've learned that my life doesn't have to look like others.

I've learned for the thousandth time that God is faithful.

I've unfortunately learned what it feels like to find out the guy you thought was "yours" had been interested in someone else for weeks. (its not as dramatic as it sounds. but it was a little dramatic)

I've learned what it feels like to question God's love for you. And then experience his love, comfort and grace in a whole new way.

I've learned I'm a terribly impatient person.

I've learned that I am where I am for a reason. Even if I don't understand why.

And I've learned a whole lot more. But I'll stop here.

Here's to the next step in life I'm about to take. (in 13 days to be exact)

Soon I will be walking across a big stage with diploma in hand and hopefully no more than one small tear going down my cheek. Anymore than that would be an embarrassment. But...unfortunately...this girl has tear ducts that do not cooperate with what I find convenient. They have a mind of their own.