First of all, I'm sorry for not posting in a while. Life has been chaotic to say the least. I finally finished this semester of school!!!! Honestly, I'm relieved to be done with school for a few months. This has been a difficult semester, and I feel like I can finally breathe again! I can't believe I only have one more year left until I graduate college!! Holy cow! When did that happen?! Anyways, today was no ordinary day. It was rainy and in the 50's all day! Um Texas, did you miss the memo?! It's MAY!!! Of course I sent all my warm clothes home a few days ago thinking, "I won't need them, it's May!" I was wrong... So on my way to work today I got in a car accident. I got rear-ended and then someone rear-ended them (three car wreck). I am so thankful though that none of us were really hurt and our cars weren't badly damaged! I did get a massive headache afterwards, and my neck/back are very stiff/sore. I am just thankful that nothing worse happened!! God is so good!! I am so thankful for His constant protection!! Now onto Chicago, I am only five weeks away!! Five weeks. I am so excited, but at the same time I don't really feel prepared. I don't think I will ever feel prepared, but I know that God will sustain me and give me the strength, courage, and wisdom I need.
As I look back on this semester, I see how faithful God has been. He has sustained me, provided for me, been gracious beyond measure, and so much more. It's so easy to get caught up in whatever difficulties/struggles we are going through, and to lose focus. We lose sight of the big picture, and we don't see how God is working. It's really amazing to look back, and to see just how much God worked. God has taught me so much this semester!! I think one of the most important things I will take away is God will provide. He has met so many of my needs this semester. Giving me the strength/stamina to complete all the projects I had. Getting me through days when I had little/no sleep, and was over-loaded with caffeine. Blessing me unexpectedly. Placing people in my life at just the right time. Giving me amazing opportunities. Answering prayers. I could go on and on. I will also remember how gracious and merciful He's been this semester. He's worked through different people, in so many ways. Some were family/friends, and some were complete strangers. It's also the little mercies that I remember the most. God is just so good, and I wish I had the words to adequately communicate how He's moved, and how good He is. I hope and pray that you will see more and more of God's grace and mercy. I also pray that you will focus on Him during difficult times, and see how He is working.
"What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise" ("Blessings" by Laura Story)
