The Big Picture - Life Update
Hello friends! It has been a few months since I sat to write anything for my blog. It’s always on the back of my mind, though. I figured I better give a life update to anyone interested. I went back to school last fall and started in August 2022. It’s been a little overwhelming starting something new and this big of a commitment at my age. I didn’t expect to question the journey as much as I have. However, I feel like preparation is never a bad thing or a waste of time.
One of the reasons I started my blog was because I wanted to share about God’s goodness. I wanted to encourage readers and bring hope in God’s redeeming love. In that and a few other opportunities I’ve had in mentoring & counseling, I learned that I love talking with people and hearing their stories. Who they are, where they come from, where they have been, and where they are now. I see value in people and their experiences, and I love to speak into that.
With that, I felt like getting a professional counselor degree would be what I wanted to do. I want to be there for others, help them, and be equipped and credentialed. Often I still question if I made the right choice. I thought, “this would great; I’ll have so much to share and write about.” However, it hasn’t worked out that way. After getting my assignments done, I am done! I don’t have it in me to sit and keep writing. So blogging has taken a back seat for now. I love learning and am eager to get into core classes down the road.
It’s hard to start a new journey without knowing where it will lead you. And that’s where I am now and probably why I question what I am doing. Because I honestly don’t know where it will lead and, furthermore, how long it will take me. But I know that I find a lot of joy and fulfillment in getting to meet people and help them sort through life. I must stay the course and continue to trust that God is leading me and the one who gives me the desires of my heart. If you ask me if this is what I wanted or planned for myself five years ago, I would say No, not even close! I’m just trusting God is the one who is guiding me. And along the way, I’ll get a little more of the bigger picture. For the time being, I’ll stay focused on the few steps ahead and not miles ahead.