So we can confidently say, “The
Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”
Hebrews 13:6
And we know that for those who
love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according
to his purpose. Romans 8:28
Since this is the first blog post that I have done in the
last year, my readers are probably wondering if I fell off of the face of the
earth or my computer kidnaped?
I think the title “perfect storm” describes the upside down,
whirlwind experience that I have survived over the last year. My new job and
the planning/celebration of our daughter’s wedding along with the planned
events and responsibilities of my lifestyle prior fall 2012.
I love my new job….. and I enjoy planning and designing weddings.
But… over the last year, I noticed that
in most cases, everything seemed to have to be done or was due at the same
time. WOW!! Talk about hair greying, nerve testing periods of time!
I can reflect back at the work events, smile to myself and
admit that I am glad that I survived them and cry with joy as I look at
beautiful wedding pictures from our daughter’s precious day.
As, I check my calendar and see that it will be August soon…
I am hit with the realization that my first year as an Assistant Professor for
a local university is now drawing to a close.
When I am planning and working through the major reports and events of this
year, time seems to move at such a SLOW… pace. Checking the calendar and
checking off my list felt like it was taking FOREVER…..
Reflection and celebration of success seems to happen as
quickly as a snap of your fingers…
I have to stop… in the midst of the storm to enjoy the
beauty and identify the help that I have to assist when I feel overwhelmed and
alone.
