It's so strange to think that school is already almost through the first semester, and so much has happened since getting back to Kansas from my crazy, awesome, spontaneous summer. With so much going on, it's been tough to sit down and process all of it. But with Thanksgiving today, I've been able to do just that.
In the past four months, I've been blessed with a job after college, have had the opportunity to direct a 75-person church retreat, celebrate birthdays, friends, and so much more! Through all of it, I can't help but be in awe of our Lord's goodness. I've been taking a virtue class this semester, and it's really taught me the epitome of what God desires for each and every one of us -- that is, eternal happiness.... and that starts while we are here on Earth. If you think about it long enough, it blows your mind to try to process the reality that through every situation, everything is turned toward our good, regardless of whether it seems that way to us or not.... it's the way God created it from the very beginning.
There are millions of families in our world, and I can't fathom how thankful I am for mine. It makes me hope and pray for solid families in our future -- families who care so intensely for their children and desire the best for them -- to nurture them, love them, and spend time with them, even in a world that it's so easy to become distracted.
I'm overjoyed to announce that I've accepted a job after college for the next 2 years as a Catholic Missionary on a U.S. College Campus. After discerning this for quite a while, I felt very called to share in this mission. I look forward to graduating in May, going to training in Florida for the months of June and July, and finding out my placement then for the next year! It's going to be one giant adventure, and I'm looking forward to every moment of it. Meeting people and hearing their stories is one of my favorite things about life -- and living that as my job.... I can't imagine anything better!
I hope everyone has had a blessed Thanksgiving, with friends, family, and loved ones. I have cherished my time back home in Portales for this short break... especially since it's been about 7.5 months since I've gotten to come back! The fewer times I get to visit, the more special and rewarding it all is. I guess that's what happens when you become an 'adult'. God Bless you all!