When you're in high school you count down the days until graduation, then you count down the days until you leave your parent's nest and move off to college. In college you are immediately immersed in a sea of people, it's easy to find community, and there is always something to do. You look forward to each summer where you get to travel, work at summer camps, catch up with friends at home, work an internship, or even take summer classes. And then eventually, you start to count down the days until college graduation. Everyone prepares you for all these steps, for high school, college, new jobs, etc. What people don't prepare you for is life outside of college, the step into the "big girl" world, the awkward "in between stage" of life. Unless you're getting married, starting grad school, or maybe going on some exotic trip overseas, you don't really have anything else big to countdown towards. In this "in between stage" of life you're most likely single, most likely have a job, but may not necessarily like your job, and probably constantly ask yourself, "What am I supposed to do with my life?" I know I'm not alone in this stage of life, almost daily I have a conversation with someone about this weird stage of life where we don't really know what to do, who to hang out with, or where to work or live. I may be in this stage of life for many more years, but since I graduated college I've learned a lot about who I am, my passions, what type of people I tend to surround myself with, and who God is in the midst of this crazy life. I know I still have a lot to learn, but over the next few weeks I'd like to share with you some things I believe God has taught me, so in turn I can encourage others who are also walking through this "in between stage." Obviously I'm not a very regularly blogger, so bear with me...the posts will come...eventually. And don't worry, I'll still take a moment to share with you adventures and happenings along my travels.
Just a little glimpse of the past few weeks...
Annual girls weekend with friends from college, lots of laughing, hiking, story telling, memory sharing, eating, and encouraging each other.
My 60 hour view of the snow storm that swept through the South. Though I never got to go out and play in the snow, it made for quite a story.
Being at the hospital for such long hours made me more appreciative for the work family I have at UAB. Nothing quite bonds a group of women quite like sleeping on stretchers, wearing hospital scrubs and mesh panties, and scrounging around for food. These women have raised me up to be the competent, patient, and compassionate L&D nurse I hope I am.
I can't be in Birmingham and not hang out with Northstar kiddos. I got to help out with January skills, catch up with Coach Sara, and even see some of my former players. This ministry will always hold a special place in my heart.
My months in Birmingham have been filled with celebrating upcoming weddings, birthdays, and new babies. Coach Val, the director of Northstar, welcomed a new member into the family in January. I'm so thankful I got to meet little Jacob before leaving town again.
Next up...Austin, Texas.
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