A Drastic Change, A New Beginning, A Bettering of Self
Long overdue, but here is my thoughts on where I was, where I've come, and where I'm going.
My time in Waco... where do I start? Over the six years I spent in Waco, I learned a lot not only about myself, but about life, friendships, and God. I cherished the people I met, especially those I was blessed by getting to know, mainly the people at FBC Woodway, where I worked for four (what seems now) short years. I was blessed to have and get to know a few different bosses over the years, and they were all a gift. Words cannot express the things they taught me over the years, the wisdom they exuded, the friendship we shared, or the encouragement they freely gave. I worked in the Children's Ministry there, and saw God work in the lives of children as I watched them grow up. I still can't believe that the little girl I fell in love with when she was still learning to walk, not only learned to walk, talk, even have conversations with me, but during my time there she made the most important decision she'll ever make... she came to believe in the God who saves, and was saved from judgement. I still remember it like it was yesterday, when she came running up to me, beaming so she could share her decision with me. I can't believe how much those kids grew while I was there, and what they taught me while growing up themselves. Such innocence and wonder, and always longing for more. I will always hold love in my heart for them, no matter where I go, or how much time goes by.
My last Sunday was pretty perfect, and summed up perfectly the most amazing job I've ever had... I was able to work with my class that had just moved up, and they hugged me and loved me until my heart melted. It was all that I could do to walk away from them and not start a downpour. I went on to college hour for the last time as a Waco resident, regardless of the fact I wasn't in college. (I didn't go much of my senior year, as I was thoroughly involved in the children's ministry.) Criner brought it as usual. He was used, and spoken through and used his incredible gift to further God's kingdom. I'll always love his style. After that I went and for the last time, clocked out and went to say goodbye to the amazing women I had the chance to work with while there. I will miss all of them dearly, and cannot wait to see them when I visit during Baylor's homecoming.
Moving back to Dallas after six years was and continues to be hard, but I have some pretty incredible people helping me through the transition. During the two months I was traveling back and forth on the weekends, I found a church called Watermark in Dallas. After looking around on their website, I found out they had a service on Tuesday nights for people in their 20s & 30s called The Porch. My first week there was ok, but the next I started to meet people. I now am getting to know a variety of people from different backgrounds, and all of them are amazing people. I feel blessed to even have met them, even more so to be able to call them friends. I can't wait to see what comes from these friendships in the future, and what they will teach me.
Where I am headed only God knows, but I have much hope for the future. I am still looking for a place to live, but it is less of a concern than it was even yesterday. I am in a place where I can learn, and grow with people that will only point me more towards Him. I am excited for the future God has for me, and the places I will go with Him.
