Farewells.

I don't really know how to begin this post.
My last full day at YWAM Denver is tomorrow, and I will be leaving for South Dakota on Saturday.

So bittersweet.

It truly seems like I only just arrived here with my clumsy, overstuffed bags and a hopeful expectation of what these 3 months would hold. And now here I am, a matter of hours away from saying my goodbyes to some of those dearest to me, and all I can think of is how incredible this journey has been. I look at who I was just three months ago, and I can't even begin to sort out all the change that's happened in my heart. I'm blown away by the things that God has been doing in such a short amount of time, and I am waiting with hopeful expectation to see what fruit will come of this time here.

As for what's next...... oh boy.
I have the option of living with some friends here in Denver, but I also have a desire to come home for a bit. Either way, I will be working (yay for the glorious job search! ... kind of) and saving for a while, until.....well, until God tells me what's next. I have a couple options that I'm equally passionate about, but no clear direction about which path to take first.
It'll either be a pastry school in Chicago, starting in July, or a couseling school/internship in London, England, in the fall. Oh, the decesions. If you remember, please be keeping these in your prayers....I need some clear direction!

But for now, I really truly miss Rapid City. (I never in a hundred years thought I would say that). There's just something about the place you grew up and all the memories that cling to it.... *sigh*. God really has a sense of humor with these things. I have been praying for his heart on some issues, and for the first time, I truly have a desire to see my community changed for the better..... oh South Dakota, you still have a piece of my heart.

I cannot wait to see all of your lovely faces and hear about what's been going on in your lives these past few months. I'll be home on Saturday night! Love you all.