It's been a while

I realize it's been almost a month since my last post and a lot has happened and is still happening since. Just some things of note, moved back to Waco, began and finished my last social work class ever, prepared and presented my colloquium presentation (today, actually), and started saying goodbye to close friends and my family here in Waco.

Like I said, a lot has happened. It really has been a roller coaster ride over the past two weeks. I move from emotions of excited-ness, giddy, sad, and anxious, usually all in one day! All of the sudden I am face-to-face with the reality that life is changing. Now, with my Master's degree, I am expected to get a "grown-up" job with a salary and benefits. They are actually turning my loose in society to help clients! This is hard for me to understand or wrap my brain around. I still feel like that girl in high school that had no idea what was going on in life.

It's been a sad process because I'm saying goodbye to mentors, friends, and colleagues. As we attend every free lunch and dinner we become more and more aware of just how our world is changing, very quickly. No only are we saying goodbye as we leave a program but we are saying goodbye as we leave the state! As life carries us different ways, it becomes imperative for me to remember that God brings people into our lives for a season. It is not for me to know how long the season will last but to trust that God is in control and will continue friendships over a distance.

I've never been good at change. Truth be told, I hate it. I hate goodbye's but more than that, I hate the idea of never seeing people again. Therefore, this is a hard week for me.

I graduate in 11 days (from today) - I'll be an MSW.