I’ve decided to come out of retirement. It seems that there are at least two girls that still faithfully check this little site, and I suppose my friendship with them is worth at least one post. It’s not that I don’t enjoy blogging… it’s just hard to jump back in after getting out of the groove. I’ll do my best to get my groove back!

So things in my life have definitely changed since my last post. I’ll just use this post as a life update, and then I’ll get back to randomness in the future…

In December I passed all of my classes and even got to keep my scholarship! Christmas was great, because it was one of the few times that my parents, my brother and I were all in the same room for more than a couple of hours. I also traveled to Nashville for New Years and spent some quality time with friends and families. I guess should mention that I began dating a very wonderful man during this month. We’ve been dating for almost 2 months now, and it seems like I’ve known him for years. I will share more about him soon!

In January I started my classes again, cut back on my hours, and switched my degree plan back to the Masters of Christian Ministry. I had been contemplating this switch since December, but was hesitant. So many people were very encouraging of my pursuing the MDiv, and I hate to disappoint. But in the end, my purpose in being in graduate school isn’t to obtain some fancy degree. I just want to grow and learn, and that has been happening greatly since my entrance into graduate school. I’d also like to graduate before I’m 30, and I don’t really want to give up working. I think once you’ve tasted the sweet nectar of ministry, it’s hard to go back. So I’m back to the MACM and loving the idea of graduating in the next few years!

Now it’s February, and Highland has a new children’s minister! Her name is Suzetta, and she has been involved in Highland’s children’s ministry one way or another over the past 20 years. Over the past few months she has become a friend and guide to me, and I’m so excited about working with her! It has been a priceless education for me to be in the “Big L” position in our children’s ministry, but I am so ready to step back and learn from her.

So with my job improving, school being less stressful, and dating the greatest guy in Abilene, my life is just super. How’s that for a comeback post?

(Also, I spent a lot of time with Carlee and Jolee over my break. We pretty much have a standing Friday night date, and look for other times during the week to hang out. I love loving these girls! Please remember their mom, Kerri, in your prayers. She is teaching me, and the rest of Highland, so much about trust and faith right now.)