Better Together

 

I came across a really interesting article tonight.  Below is an excerpt from it or if you want to read it  in its entirety, click here. 

For many women, getting married would seem just as miraculous. Praise God that He hasn't changed—He's still the same wonder-working God who walked with Peter on the water. He still does the unexpected. But we have to do our part. We have to keep our eyes on Him. In the process, He may change our attitudes, our expectations, our habits, our health—whatever needs changing. He can do anything—He's God. You can trust Him and count on Him. He is faithful.


When I read that part about the changing, it struck a chord in me.  The last 1,170 days (thanks Dad, for realizing that last night..ha!) have been nothing but change for me.  I've 177 days until I face yet another huge change.  178 days from now, I've no clue where the changes in my life will lead me.  Earlier today, my brother asked if I am going to babysit his children for the 7th consecutive summer.  I had to say I wasn't sure since I don't know if I will be employed, job hunting, or moving back to PA to live with my parents until I figure out what the next step is....?!  I'm not looking to walk on water or have a miracle happen; but knowing where I'm going next would be nice.  However, it's not time for me to know that yet.  Who knows what next month will bring?  Or next semester or tomorrow for that matter?!  

Yet, when reflecting on all of this, it all comes back to a six-letter word....c-h-a-n-g-e.  

However, something that will not change will be the reason why I've taken on some of the biggest changes of my life to date.  

I'm so excited about being able to teach and continue pursuing my line of research should I be given the opportunities to do so.  Yes, I hope to someday be a wife and mother but in the spirit of embracing my life as has been and as is, I'm thankful for all that I've been honored to have done not only during my time here in the South but also at my old job and everything I've done up to now. 

Someday my passion for family and love will come together when the timing is right and if it's what God wills.  If not, then I will continue serving as spiritual mother (look for an upcoming blog posting related to what I learned about that at NCSC back in September), friend, daughter, niece, and aunt.  

I would like to think this quote applies to all forms of love, not just the love between a husband a wife but also familial and friendship love because really..we're all better together don't you think?