God has brought some really good people into my path in this program to walk with and be friends with. i feel that some were especially brought from different places of the world, just for me. i love seeing how God orchestrates our lives together and how in this season of my life, there are a few phenomenal people that have joined me for the journey. the biggest thing i reflect on and one of the reasons why i am enjoying this program is that i am me. yes people hear my story, but that doesn't define me to them. through our interactions and our classes, these people are really seeing me. i have been appreciating how i'm not living in P's shadow but that i'm me. this is by no means because i am running from P or the memory of P, but that it's me. this serious, passionate, God fearing woman that is fun, crazy, silly and loves to serve others. and they love me for that!! it's great having new friends, in the same program, working through the same things, studying for the same tests, and struggling with the same hard professors...
as i enjoy my new friends, i really appreciate my old friends. they have been walking me through this program in prayer, emotional support and watching A. they have always loved me for who i am... they are the ones that know who i was and who i am becoming. i am so grateful for their love and support.
my first year of grad school has been full of transitions, news and olds, goodness, sadness, tears, laughter, joy, pain, encounters, growth, and challenges. God has continually showed me His hand at work in my life and His faithfulness in this crazy life here on earth. i can with confidence say that He is working in and through me... teaching me to live one day at a time and to trust in Him. i have had a great year in this program and can't wait for summer classes to be done so that i could rest a little before fall semester.
here are some pictures to reflect my first year...
my "theories" class over for a christmas get together
my "wednesday" sisters (we used to meet on wednesdays to pray and keep accountability, now with schedule changes... it's a hit or miss)
i have so much enjoyed these ladies!!
my "skills" class on a walk on a beautiful spring day
(the one in the middle is our prof - the one next to me)
my spiritual formation group
some of my classmates at the end of the year banquet!
