Recent Reflections

I am preparing to head out to Florida on Friday for a another round of interviews, expectant and hopeful but still a bit cautious to wait and see what God has in mind for me. I was sitting at the beach tonight (in the car...it's still freezing!) and was thinking about how God is just as faithful as the tide that will always ebb and flow, or the sun that always rises and sets. I'm thankful I'm not in control and that He is not safe, but most certainly worth trusting. He has been so near....a true companion.....I couldn't be more blessed.

(Plus, I only have a few short weeks until school is out forever!)

Quick Update

Life is a little full of paper writing and reading to blog with great detail or depth but just thought I'd let you all know how the interviews went. Both the West Virginia and the Philly interviews went well! It was a good practice and helpful experience to have as I continue the search. I'm still not sure what might be next for me but will hear back from these places in the next couple weeks.

In the meantime, I am flying to Florida on Friday to interview for a position with a church and corresponding campus ministry at the University of Central Florida. I am actually really excited about this interview and hope that my time there offers clarity and discernment. We have some great family friends there as well, which promises a great visit to the land of sun and beaches! Can't wait for a little R&R while I'm there....although, I'll definitely still have some reading to do to finish classes in time!

49 days to graduation! Can't believe it!

Just sittin....

In the Detroit airport, waiting to catch a flight to an interview in Charleston, WV....wish me luck...it's going to be a busy day tomorrow! P.S. If you're interested, the church's website is firstpresby.com!

Recent thoughts

Hey people -
Sorry for the lack of posts these days. I am crunching in on my last few months here at Gordon-Conwell and am loaded with early paper due dates. So, I am a paper writing fool these days and less of a blogger. However, as this season has seemed to be quite overwhelming for me, especially with the job search, I am finding Nicole Nordeman lyrics particularly helpful. From her "Brave" album, she wrote a song called "miles" and it's chorus reflects my present process.

"It may be miles and miles before the journey's clear
there may be rivers, may be oceans of tears
but the very hand that shields your eyes from understanding
is the Hand that will be holding you for miles"

Profound, huh? I'm constantly blown away that there is someone out there holding my hand in this process. Although it is often overwhelming, He continues to remind me I'm not on my own. Hope He is present to you today with that same kind of grace and mercy. Thanks to all of you who hear my complaints and frustrations and tears through this process. I am confident (most of the time) that God is "holding me for miles" as the journey unfolds. Headed to West Virginia and Philadelphia on Saturday for some second interviews...I'd appreciate any prayers you could offer! I'll keep you all updated as the next stage of the journey unravels.

February update....a little late

February was full of travel...much like November, December, and January! :) It started with some interview with CCO (a campus ministry organization based in Pittsburgh), then off to a wedding in Phoenix, then to LA for a little time with friends (during reading week), and then back to the snow in Boston! It was great fun to be with friends....here are some highlights.

College friends at the wedding - Kim and Angela

College Friends - Erin and Anna

We all lived on the same floor for a couple years in college - BMW's!

The Bride, Rebecca, and Me after it got chilly and we had to add the sweaters to our attire!

On to Los Angeles....making pasta with friends...and a very small strainer...took five times to empty the pot!

Enjoy dinner with great college friends - Kristen, Kaitlyn, and Lauren

"Post-Ski" Party with cousins....of course, none of us were just coming from skiing, although we dressed like it!

More snow....

Well, I was going to update you all on my travels lately or a few thoughts I have today on what might be next for me.....but, I was faced with two feet of snow on the ground upon waking up this morning and I NO LONGER LOVE THE SNOW!!! It's just no fun anymore!!

But, on a better note, the 19 year old kid that lives in the house I rent from got the snow blower going this morning so I could get out.....that was thoughtful! Soon and very soon, I will be moving away from the land of ice and snow! (still have no idea where I am going but time will tell)