When Dreams Become a Reality.

Six months ago when I left my job at Olivet, I didn't envision myself working at a college again for a very long time. I hadn't ruled it out completely because I love college students, but  it definitely wasn't on my radar for anytime soon. I felt like in this arena of my life, my potential wasn't seen and my dreams were shattered. I couldn't figure out how to use my degree and my gifts to the fullest. After not working for some time, moving to a new state, teaching 5th grade for 9 weeks while taking grad classes, and again being unemployed the Lord has been speaking to my heart and directing me in ways I hadn't envisioned but in ways that are far greater than the plan I had.

Today, I sit here in awe of the Lords continual provision in my life. He is my firm foundation and my Father who cares so deeply about me. When in the midst of hurt and pain I didn't always see the Lord in this way, I couldn't fathom why a loving Father would put me through what I went through. I couldn't understand why one after another the plans and dreams I had would be shattered and I wouldn't be able to see what purpose the Lord had for my life. It didn't make sense, and many times in the midst of it all I didn't have the strength to believe that the Lord had something greater. I have recently been  learning and been challenged through my pastor and other Godly wisdom in my life that God works through human frailty to get His work done, that He is the one who gets us where we need to go regardless of what that takes. I am learning to be grateful for the shattered dreams and the painful seasons and for where the Lord has brought me despite that.

Job Update!!

I loved the work I did as a student worker in admissions at Olivet and for many years have desired to work as a full time admissions counselor. I love that age group, and really love navigating through those decisions with students. College is such a formative time and so to be able to help give students the opportunity to find a place they will flourish is very important to me. I have been given an incredible opportunity to be an enrollment counselor at Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, CO. I am very excited for what this position holds and for the ways I will get to impact lives through this role. I will be traveling to Southern California and Nevada to recruit students and then will work with those students and their families through them applying, being admitted, accepting, financial aid, everything it takes until they get to campus the following fall. I absolutely love CCU and can't wait to help walk with students through some of the biggest decisions they have made thus far in their lives. I am beyond blessed to have this new job that is not at all where I thought I would be, but it is a gift from God and I know I am exactly where He wants me. I wouldn't be where I am at today without the grace of God, his unending love, and the people He has put to walk with me through it all. I am thankful that although sometimes it takes longer than you had hoped, the Lord knows our desires, our potential, and our gifts and He is faithful to provide and make those dreams into a reality.