As the VIT's spring term comes to a close (1/2 week of classes, 1 week of finals!!! Ya'll can do it!!) and we close out the 2nd year of seminary I am drawn to reflect on our time here. It's been a journey. At times, not one I'd like to ever do again. Other times, it's been an incredible ride that I'll forever be grateful for. I've met some truly wonderful people. I've gained some lifelong friends and have some nights that have been the best of my life. At the end of two years, more positive than negative.
I am glad we are on the down slope. We have put tremendous faith in the process while here and it has been a great exercise for me as a person who plans. Plans.Everything.All.The.Time. I've learned to let go. Let the universe and God take over. More than ever I realize we have so little control over what happens in the this life. Our experiences are merely where our reactions meet the things that happen. It's been the true gift of the seminary experience.
As we enter, what promises to be a very BUSY summer, I am grateful for both the friends and colleagues within the seminary community and outside of it. We've been blessed and have a tremendous support system both near and far. It's allowed us to embrace this life. I will miss the way the Mott looks at dusk. I will miss the pink sunsets of over the tips of our trees. I will miss how this place created the omega for our family. I am also excited to see what the last year holds and beyond. I will let that excitement take over.
379 more chances to begin the day. Let's do this!
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