It’s hard to believe it’s already 2008. Looking back over my life the last few years, it’s amazing how much things have changed. In August of 2004, I began my adventure in public high school, with the intention of staying there for 4 years and then moving out to go off to college. Amazingly, I would just be finishing up high school this May if things hadn’t changed! It was March of 2005 that I met Ben. I was in May of 2005 that I ended my stay at public high school to finish out my schooling at home. In May of 2005, I also went to Orlando Women’s Center for the first time. God gave me a burden for that ministry that will likely last a lifetime. In September of 2005, we left our mega-church and found Cornerstone. In December of 2005, Ben and I began courting. In May of 2006, Mom became a homemaker instead of a public school teacher outside the home. In December of 2006, I finished high school. In Spring of 2007, I started Bible college at Homestead. In November of 2007, my dad lost his job of 10 years and remains unemployed. In December, I transferred to Moody Bible Institute, and then just this week I found out that Whitefield Theological Seminary has an undergrad division, and plan to transfer yet again! Am I the only 18 year old who will have taken courses from three colleges before my projected high school graduation date?
Through all the changes that have taken place, God has been faithful. He has always provided for my family, and continually conformed us into the image of Christ. He has given us countless opportunities to serve Him, and I look forward to seeing what else He has in store. This year of my life will undoubtedly bring innumerable changes. Most likely, before we say good-bye to 2008, I will be a wife. Some changes will be brought on intentionally. I hope to become more organized, more focused on school, more diligent about eating properly and exercising, more focused on reading the Word and spending time in prayer…those things all require much discipline, something I really need to work on. Certainly, though, there will be changes that I haven’t planned, that will cause me to cling to the cross of my Savior ever more increasingly. But, whatever happens, I know that God is faithful. In His mercy, He has adopted me into His own family, made me His daughter, and loves me more than I could know. Whatever circumstances He allows into my life will be for His glory and my good. In Him, I place my trust now, and eternally.
LOL, no you aren’t the only one who’s taken college classes before graduating high school. I’m doing the same thing. In fact, I should enter my first year of college a class or so short of being a sophomore. It was all free and helps me get out of college faster.
PS. I envy you getting married this year :)
No, no…I’m already finished with high school. What I meant was am I the only 18 y/o who will have taken courses from three different colleges. But, that’s great that you’re able to do that!
As far as me getting married this year…it’s a huge blessing. I’m much looking forward to being a wife. I’m sure your time will come soon enough, in God’s timing!