In the next few months, life is going to completely change....
22 years....I have experienced many changes, some positive changes and then, of course, those not so desirable negative changes. There are a lot of things I vividly remember: the death of my grandma and grandpa, losing Andy, graduating from junior high, making the cheerleading squad and dance team, Willow Hill youth group, missions trips, moving from house to house in hopes of finding my 'home', graduating from high school, moving to Wisconsin... Then there are also quite a few things that have happen that I either completely forgot, or only recall minute details based on what others tell me: kindergarten through 7th grade, mom and dad's divorce, Bryce being born, The Sunshine Club (although I can still sing the song and name at least 20 kids who were in it with us), family vacations prior to 1998, all of the small disputes that occurred between friends and brothers...
22 years...that's a long time to a 4 year old. In fact, that is a long time to just about anyone. I find it hard to believe I have been alive for 22+ years; and I have experienced them all :o) Quite incredible if you ask me. But for some reason I feel like the 22 years I have lived cannot even compare to the year I am currently living. The next 4 months will surely bring about some of the biggest changes I will ever experience (until children of course).
Graduation... Let's just say it will be bittersweet. The past four years have introduced me to some lifetime friends, rekindled old forgotten friendships, and closed the door to many others. There have been some definite highs and lows each of which have taught me more about myself. I started a brand new organization on campus, joined the most incredibly sorority around, and somehow learned to balance school, friends, and a gazillion extracurricular obligations. From President and Vice President of some to coordinators and members of others, I feel quite satisfied with all of which I have been a part. Who knew it would go so quickly. Although I am ready for a new part of my life I will surely miss my sisters, my friends, professors, and the friendly atmosphere I have learned to call home. I won't miss the homework, studying, or walking to class in snow and rain though, I can promise you that! It is going to be the happiest and saddest day of my college career.
Marriage... I love him to death but it's definitely going to be a HUGE change. I don't even know how to begin thinking about it...It is in God's hands...how exciting!
Moving to California... I have never even visited California let alone considered living there. But God has decided that Micah and I are headed there to start a new life with new places and faces. I must admit I rather excited about the move, but thinking about finding somewhere to live, a job, friends...it's not quite how I pictured my first year out of college. In just two days we go to find our 'home' for the next year. I am rather nervous...
BIG Changes....with graduation, marriage, and moving I am sure to encounter many highs and lows, but I am prepared to take them as they come. I think life is the biggest adventure of all and I cannot wait to see where it takes me...and my husband to be :o) I kept this blogger up to date while I was in England, but now it is going to be the Happy Couple Blog....
'til next time....
