Change

I hate it. My life has been filled with change – from moving schools, to going back to the U.S., to people always coming and going. The last few weeks of school were really rough for me in that I struggled with thinking of all the goodbyes and how different everything will be when I finally come back again in August. Everything seems to be changing around me: relationships, people moving, everyone growing up. And I guess I’m changing too, at least hopefully I am and will continue to. I have a tendency to want to hold on to the past – to what’s comfortable and safe. But that never works out the way I want, and I know in the end, change is good.

Last night as I was thinking about all this and remembering how senior year I spent a lot of time in this same room, crying as I thought about leaving and going to college. Now though, I see how that particular change brought about many lessons learned, and I now love the place I’m at and the dear friends I’ve made.

So I know, looking ahead to the inevitable changes coming my way, some that are even starting now, that God has a perfect plan. He is the constant through it all and he has proven himself faithful time and again. I’m still learning to trust his plan and believe that through it all, He is in control.


By the way, I did make it safely to Kenya, despite multiple delays, cancellations, and luggage that came a couple days after I did. It’s been a beautiful time in Kenya with gorgeous weather and times with family. I love spending Christmas at the equator!

Merry Christmas everyone!