I wish I had a valid excuse as to why I haven't posted for the past two months. Unfortunately, I don't. However, I was busy with a summer job at the pool (Pretty great huh?) and preparing to move.
You see, I went to a great community college for two years - one of the best in the country.
I learned inside and outside the classroom, was involved in various activities and opportunities, met many people, made some great friends, and even connected with a handful of the professors that I still keep in touch with.
I have to say, I felt a very bittersweet emotion the last day there. I knew I would be continuing my education at a university (A very very good thing!), and things would be changing.
When I got to the university, the first couple of weeks were incredibly crazy. One of my classes was cancelled for the entire semester, so I needed another class instead. I also needed extra books and I was at 19 credit hours!
During the first few weeks, I felt very frustrated about what I was doing. I loved my school, but I didn't like having so many things up in the air.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7)
Just these past few weeks, I have started to settle in and be aware of the things I have to do. Believe me, it can be difficult, especially with 19 credits hours and dance rehearsals three times a week.
But I knew that. I knew that going into this.
I am thankful, because I have the opportunity to learn at a great school with a great Christian community.
At the beginning of the semester, I felt so overwhelmed. But God reminded me that HE cares for me and I can talk to Him at any moment of the day.
When you draw near to Him, He draws near to you. There is a time for everything (Ecclesiastes 3) and God has a time for everything!
While on vacation in Michigan with my family, I changed my major. I switched from Public Relations to Journalism. That was in God's timing!
Because of this, I am working on the student newspaper.
I was planning to minor in dance, but after I saw how busy I would be for the rest of my three semesters, I knew it would be too much - so I switched my minor to one that would require less classes so I wouldn't go insane.
I will still be dancing with the ensemble, and I will dance as long as the Lord allows me. It's something I love, something I am working hard at to improve, and it's a part of me.
But again, it's His timing. His will. His way.
I found out recently that two classes I took at my other school college transfer over to cover a class I am currently in at the university. Now I can withdraw from it, and this will bring my workload down for the rest of the semester. Another blessing.
God provides. He always provides, and it's always at the right time.
So as I continue this crazy busy but great first semester at the university (As a junior!), I will be praying every step of the way and trusting that He will provide.
