When I got back to MN, I immediately moved into a home with 4 young children. It is definitely different than living with two working adults. Every morning I am greeted by little feet coming in my room, turning on my light, and asking, "Nana, are you awake yet?" They are by far the best wake up call ever. Due to early mornings, most nights end pretty early. I tend to find myself in bed no later then 10pm, which for a full time college student is rare. I wouldn't change a thing about my living situation, it is perfect.
While still in my Senior year of college, I'm still enrolled in 18 credits and overwhelmed as can be. I try and find a couple of hours here and there to work on school work but with kids asking if they can help, it normal ends up piling up and getting done Sunday, minutes before it is due. Everyday I am learning something new and am getting more and more excited to start a career.
God has a funny way of opening up doors. Less than a week ago, my school told me that if I complete a 15 week internship, they will give free college credits towards my degree. The key factor was that I had to start it by February 9th or I wouldn't get done in time to start Summer classes, which wouldn't allow me to graduate on time. After a few calls and emails, New Hope Community Church decided they would take me under their wing for 15 weeks. I couldn't be more thankful and excited to start this internship on Monday.
As these next few weeks approach I ask that you keep me in your prayers. My classes are done in 4 weeks which means finals are just around the corner. Please pray that I don't let the stress of school interfere with my relationships around me. Often times when I'm under a lot of stress, I take my frustrations out on the people I love the most and this is something I, personally, need to work on. Also please keep my internship in your prayers. I will be working part-time as a PCA in addition to a 20 hour internship. Please pray for time management. Lastly, I have a doctors appointment February 19th. My stomach has been on the fritz these last few weeks and it is making me nervous because it has been almost 2 years since my last major episode. My new meds have been working up until these last few weeks. Please pray that simple tests will show a simple answer.
God is so good. These last two months have been a struggle but God gets me through every trial and through every trial, there is a lesson to be learned. Find joy in every situation. Whether it be a stressful day at work, a misbehaving child, or a broken down car, God will make something good of it, I promise.
