Moving Out and Moving On

I hate moving. Once upon a time, my new year's resolution for 2007 was to stop using "love" and "hate" unless they were truly heartfelt. It didn't last. I speak in hyperbole. It's just what I do. So naturally I use these words constantly (ha, get it?). However, this time I'm saying hate and it's the truth. Sorting through old stuff and getting used to the idea of leaving somewhere comfortable isn't exactly my ideal afternoon, but it had to be done. I don't want to leave my wonderful roommate, but I'm excited to live somewhere new with great girls. I don't want to grow up, but I'm paying rent and starting to commute to and from school which is exciting. I don't want to move because I am the world's laziest person, but I'm ready to be all settled in my new cozy home. I am an emotional paradox. I don't even know if that makes sense.

Finals week is upon us. I feel like it crept out of nowhere. This semester has gone by so quickly! Erin and I reflected last night on the past semester and how much change and growth has happened without us realizing. I'm excited and overjoyed at what the Lord has done in these past few months. Of course there has been some major struggles, but I think the good outweighs the bad. God has continued to prove his faithfulness and love over us. I am blessed to have witnessed this take place in so many lives around me. I am consistently reminded that his plans are far greater and better than anything I could have ever imagined. This semester was nowhere near what I was expecting, and I am so grateful for that! As the year comes to a close, I hope to have more conversations of reflection. I don't think we do that enough. Maybe we should all start acknowledging God's providence over our lives more...lest we forget ;)

Best of luck over finals, friends. You guys are so smart, I know you'll do wonderfully. Yay!