Transitions

Once again, it has been a very long time since I have even looked at this blog. In fact, I had to go back and read my last post because I couldn't remember exactly what I'd written. Day to day, it seems that very little has changed. However, I look back at the last post (written over a year ago) and realize just how much has changed in my life. I'll give you a very brief summary of what's happened over the last 18 months or so.

I successfully completed a field placement at a maternity care coordination service and graduated from UNA. I really learned a lot about the challenges and rewards social work has to offer. If I ever doubted my major, God put those doubts to rest. So with lots of lessons learned and a confidence boost, I walked across the stage in Flowers Hall and graduated with my BSW. Then, the same day as graduation, my parents and I packed up my apartment and started the moving process. I had to go ahead and start moving because I was scheduled to start my MSW program at the University of Alabama in two short weeks. I moved in with my sister and her husband, restarted school, and have been walking along the path of life.

All is going well and I should graduate with my MSW in May. Living with Elissa and Myles has been great, and it's been nice to be a bit closer to my parents. However, it has been quite the transition. In fact, the entire 12 month span from May 2012-May 2013 is going to be one huge time of transition. Elissa and Myles will be moving to the great state of New York next summer, and I will begin my job search. Of course, you can't forget all about life's everyday surprises. This has been, and will continue to be, an interesting period of time.

Times of transition can be a bit odd. They are times of growth and anticipation. I'm ready to strike out into the next part of my life, but I have one more semester of preparation left. Once again, I'm learning to "walk by faith and not by sight." I'm interested to see exactly where God will lead me in the next year. I admit that I can be a bit impatient at times, and I have always liked having a plan to follow. I guess this is just another way for God to show me that He has a plan, and He'll let me know the next step in His time.

I hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving, and here is wishing you an early Merry Christmas as well!