It's been a while and so much as happened since I've last written. I pray you are well and blessed!
I have wonderfully joyful and exciting news!! I was accepted into grad school for the Masters of Science of Speech and Language Pathology at a university in Florida. I will begin my official studies in May of this year!
And while I am overwhelmed with joy, the journey getting to this point was a difficult and long one. The time between the initial application process and the acceptance notification was 10 months. TEN MONTHS! And! I hit several hurdles that I had to overcome. I can say there were moments I wanted to throw up my hands, walk away, and quit. And I am not certain if it was pride or determination or perhaps a mixture of both that kept me going. Sadly, I have to admit, it wasn't my faith that God had me here for a reason. It was in those moments that I doubted what His plan was for my life. If you had heard my prayers, you probably would have shaken you head in disappointment. I was definitely working on my adult temper tantrum skills. You all know to what I am referring, because we've all had them at least once in our life times.
However, despite those moments of doubt, I was reminded of several verses that brought me comfort, even if I had difficulty believing them ALL the time.
2 Timothy 2:13
Jeremiah 29:11-13
Hebrews 11:1
I can truly say that throughout this entire process, I learned two things. I am terrible at waiting and patience is definitely not one of my greatest virtues. Clearly God is working on that part of my life, and as painful as it felt at the time; as I look back-it really wasn't THAT bad or THAT long after all. I am so beyond thankful for the Lord's faithfulness-even when I wasn't so faithful. And even though I don't always understand His timing-it is indeed ALWAYS perfect.
So, whatever you're going through in your life right now- rest in the knowledge and promise that God is with you ALWAYS! It may feel as if He's left you alone to battle these struggles, but I promise you are far from alone AND His timing is perfect.
God Bless! <3
Until Next Time!!
