THANKFUL

Since graduating college, I've had a pretty consistent feeling of being uncomfortable and uprooted. So many friends who graduated before me would explain how rocky and confusing their first year out of school was, but I didn't think I would relate to them. Man, was I wrong. Changes in identity, the working world, and a decreased community have hit hardest. The biggest challenge has been searching for God's plan and purpose in all of the turmoil. Small moments have reminded me that He hides little blessings throughout our days more often than we realize. Since I am naturally a pessimist, focusing on these blessings has been a challenge. But I am committed to change my perspective and view this time as something to be treasured. 

Blessings I have encountered so far:

• finding housing with wonderful friends in the nick of time

• discovering a love of cooking

• the chance to serve a secular community

• the opportunity to work with children as my job

• a new homegroup full of wise counsel

• my own room to decorate and fill with small pretty things