The End is Near

Well the end is near. Graduation is a mere five days away. The late nights of studying, working on my work sample, crazy coffee runs and study dance sessions have come to and end. My last week as a college student...I am not sure how I feel about it other than excited for this next chapter in my life. I would love prayer for this last week that I will finish all of my assignments, enjoy spending time with my 3rd graders as I will miss them once I leave for Swaziland. My last day teaching is Dec. 16th so I still have a few weeks with them but it will be a sad departure.

My parents and grandparents will be arriving Thursday for the big day Friday. It will be nice to have them in town. To show them my University, as well as around some of my favorite spots in Portland. Once graduation is over they are going to help me move the rest of my things into the back of my dads truck and head to California. I will be moving there until my departure in January. There are so many things happening at once. I hear the Lords voice telling me to slow down and take it all in. The rain has taken a break here in Portland so I have been able to go on a few walks and just enjoy my neighborhood, school and city. Things that I do every day or places I go to often will soon not be there. The prayer chapel at school, a place I go to for a quiet place to be with the Lord. My favorite coffee shop only a few blocks away. My school where I have spent the last five years of my life. Portland has become my home and soon I will be leaving it for a new one. I am leaving behind many friends. As much as this is an exciting time to be going on this great adventure it is also a hard time. My heart is somber and full of memories.

Tonight I sat and really thought back to freshman year to now and how much I have changed, how life has changed and where God has brought me. The woman He has made me to be. I am thankful for the growth and passion He has instilled into my heart.

The Count Down begins 33 days before I leave!!!!!