Overwhelming change

I just finished my last class in Pediatric Medicine. Now I have 3 weeks to study for the final. Do they think it will be that hard? Hope not! I still have my major nursing class, MedSurg, for the rest of the semester, but finishing a class today makes it very real that graduation is so near. And with graduation comes MAJOR LIFE CHANGE. I love change. Most would look at my life over the past 10 years and say that change doesn't phase me too much. But, the next 8 months have even me getting a little nervous.

Next month I graduate. 2 days after graduation my parents and I are flying to my favorite city, Istanbul, for a few weeks. I come home from that and 2 days later leave for a week of specialized training in Dallas. About 5 days after that I pack up my clothes and move to Little Rock. The next day I fly to Kansas for a fun wedding and friends. The very next Monday I start my first job as a real nurse. Work a couple months, move back home, and move to another area of the country for some more specialized training for 2 months. Come home for Christmas, and pack up my life to move back overseas for "good". Hmm, am I ready??? Let's pray so.

Never before am I more aware of how thankful I am that God never changes. In the midst of my crazy life, He is constant. When I'm in a whirlwind of planning and moving, He remains ever present and calm. When I'm exhausted in every way, He gives me strength and rest. When I'm afraid of the unknown, He makes Himself known to me in a fresh way. He is my constant foothold when I'm placing my feet all over the world. Praise the Lord!