"Goodbye"

This past week has been a whirlwind. I've been reminded of how we live our lives from one season to the next. As our circumstances change, it's so comforting to know that HE remains the same.



"Wing Date" with some of the girls on my wing



Bible school ended for the year, so there were many goodbyes to all of the girls on my wing and lots of conversations about where God is taking them next. It’s been cool to see how God has already changed some of their plans, showing that He is the one who directs our paths. The dorm is quiet now but I’m excited to have more commotion again in a few months.

My next goodbye was on Sunday when Jeremy left for North Dakota to work on the oil fields for the summer. Thursday we went on a fun date in St. Paul to celebrate summer and to spend time together before he left. First we went to Harriet Island and walked around and then went to Pazzaluna for dinner.

It was probably one of my favorite dates we’ve been on. On Sunday, Jeremy packed his belongings in the pickup that he just bought and we went to church.

As we were sitting in church, I heard thunder and we left to find that Jeremy’s suitcase had been drenched from the sudden downpour. So we headed to a gas station and put everything in plastic bags.  We went out to lunch, did some quick shopping in Albertville and he was on his way. I sure am gonna miss that boy.



My most recent goodbye took place this morning. One of my dear friends, Heidi, is heading to South Africa for the summer to work alongside my former roommate, Ellen Amdahl, to start a Sunday school program and work with the kids at an after school program. I already miss her and can’t wait to hear all of her stories when she gets back.

 

Ellen, Heidi & me in South Africa 2010



All of these “Goodbye”s make me look forward to all of the “Hello again”s that will take place at the end of summer. Seeing everyone go, makes me excited to go on adventures of my own. My first one starts on Monday… stay tuned for more on that.



My Beloved

In the middle of studying for my School Health and Drug exam tomorrow, while listening to my Kari Jobe Pandora station, I heard this song. I've heard it so many times but today I just really needed to stop and listen to it. Today was one of those days filled with school stress, sickness, frustration, hurtful words and lack of sleep... not a good combination. I tend to put so much of my heart and contentment in the things around me and forget to find my rest in Him. I'm thankful for this midnight reminder of who I am in Him.