The Story of My Life (Lately)

It seems as though a million things have happened since I last blogged. ( I will confess, I go into fits where I despise technology, and feel over-connected.)
 My life has taken some mighty leaps towards future goals this summer...I have been participating in a book study with some friends and it has been really great to reconnect!
I have found a friend that I can have movie/lunch/fun dates with. :)
I got an actual job outside of the food industry: I worked as an administrative assistant for Compassion Pregnancy Center one day per week.

The puppies continue to grow, and develop stranger and stranger personality traits!

Despite these Developments... 
Life is still changing!

In less than two weeks I will waist deep in textbooks once more, as I pursue a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am very, very excited about this...but also nervous. A friend of mine who is also going to Grad School and I discussed whether it will be much harder than Undergrad.... and how it will really test us...
Next Monday, I have orientation for my NEW JOB!! I will be working in a social services atmosphere, counseling folks and building relationships!! (Well, actually I will be training for a bit first! ;)) I am really, really excited... but also very nervous about this as well. I am nervous mainly because it is new and unknown.

It has been heart-wrenching to say goodbye to the clients I worked with at Compassion Pregnancy Center. I had to overcome the feelings that I had, because deep down, I know that I am not abandoning them.

I thank the Lord that the past year has held the experiences that it has. Living back in Northeast Indiana was not what I planned...but I am very thankful for all that I have!
In the past year, I have grown spiritually, and have realized that spiritual growth does not always look the same.
The past year has seemed to drag on and on. And at some points, there did not seem to be much ahead. But there has been a verse that helped me know that the Sun was going to Shine Again:
"For I know the plans I have for you." Declares the Lord,  "Plans to prosper you, and not to harm you; plans to give you HOPE and a FUTURE.' - Jeremiah 29:11
    I found myself encouraged knowing that God had a plan of my future. Even though certain points were a little shaded and strained...a bright future was not far off!