God has been doing some wonderful things in my life lately, and although it can all seem a little overwhelming at times, it comforts me to know that God is in the midst of it all orchestrating everything.
My excitement continues to grow as I try to figure out all that I need to do for my summer in Africa. Two trips make things a little more complicated with plane tickets and finances, but I'm hoping that I can get it all figured out once our nursing group to Kenya meets soon. May seems so far away, but often I find myself thinking of Uganda, the precious kids at the orphanage, the medical clinics, and all the people I have yet to meet.
Trying to focus on the semester in front of me before jumping ahead to this summer isn't always easy, but God has begun to bring together an opportunity that I know will be amazing. Last semester God began to birth in me this idea of beginning a Bible study. That vision grew to bring together a God-seeking group of freshman girls who desire to be challenged to grow in their faith and want honest, authentic community. After some guidance from others, some doubt, much prayer, and lots of study, God has answered more prayers than just my own and brought together what I pray will be a wonderful, passionate small group studying women of the Bible.
As far as nursing goes, oh boy am I in for a crazy semester?! Last night I checked my email and, low and behold, I already have homework before the first day of classes begins. Why am I not surprised? After a few minutes of sulking, I continued reading the semester calendar and came to the realization that not only will it be a crazy busy semester but also a fantasticly exciting one! I am going to be learning about OB & pediatric nursing. I was a little alarmed, to say the least, when I saw that I only have 2 weeks of classes before I start clinicals at the hospital. How in the world am I going to know what I'm doing after only 2 weeks?! But I told myself my professors know what they're doing, and many students have done this before me.
Everything considered, I am currently trying to maintain a balance of my anxiety & excitement at what is to come. I am surprised to say that all my initial doubts & fears about everything ahead of me have been calmed by my faith that God is in control. I know that shouldn't surprise me. I'm taking it as a sign of growth and a promise that God is indeed preparing me for His plans.
kelsey m'dear,
ReplyDeleteyou will LOVE j-2.
what an amazing preparation for africa.
believe me, they teach you a whoooole lot in those first two weeks.
it is a VERY interesting semester.
i am so excited for you. :)
Thank you so much for sharing your heart:) What a beautiful mission you are on Kels! So very proud of you!!! I know that where ever you go God will be with you! Love you =)
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