This That and Another Thing
And another two weeks just passed me by. No idea how that happened...but here we are bordering on September already. Landon starts school in two weeks...that will most definitely require a blog dedicated to the solidarity of my feelings regarding this...trust me, I have many. And tomorrow marks the last two days of my internship. Yep, you read correctly. Wasn't I just blogging about starting my internship? Last Wednesday was my going away staff meeting. It was definitely a high point in my "career". I don't actually get a graduation ceremony, in fact no one really even knew I graduated...so that meeting was kind of my own celebratory experience. I was able to share with my fellow counselors how much they have taught me and inspired me and how I found piece of myself that was missing until I discovered my passion for counseling...and they shared some very kind words back. My final grade was posted today...which means that I am officially graduated.
How do I contain in words the culmination of the last four years of my life? The sweat, the tears, the late nights, the memories. It has been a wild ride...one that I was ready to quit on a few times...and nearly did. But God always spurred me on, providing what I needed, when I needed it. You all heard about my stress from time to time...the papers I was writing, the test I had to study for...the preterm labor I had with Noah while in VA for a class. And through it all you encouraged and inspired me. If I had a graduation ceremony and if I was able to speak at it...I would thank many people. This was not just my accomplishment...it was an endeavor that many people made possible. My mama watched my kids the past 10 months for me (something I could not live without as an intern makes...$0). When I was pregnant with Noah she took Landon one day a week so I could work on grad school...and she cleaned my house and got me groceries. I could never have done this without her. And Jonathan...took the kids countless evenings and weekends so I could work on papers or study for exams. And he dealt with my stress and tried to make my life easier...and never believed me when I told him I was just sure I was going to fail a test. And you...you all encouraged me and pushed me to keep going. You prayed for me, followed up with me...and really, traveled this journey with me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This has been a group effort that even my children played a part in. Landon often had to share his time with me and he knew what it meant when I had "Grad School" and Noah...he played a part in waiting to be born until the morning after my final paper (that I finished at 1am) was due for my class and in being the easiest baby ever. As difficult as it was...I cherish the memories and support and love that I have from this entire experience. I keep asking Jonathan for a party...and I want you all to be there 
And while I am talking about people who have influenced my life, I must mention that just recently I received word that my youth pastor and his wife, Julie are leaving my home church and have taken on a new youth pastor role at a church in Iowa. Sunday was their going away party. Jonathan and I were at his parents this weekend, but we were able to leave early enough to catch them at the tail end of the picnic, just long enough to give them a hug and grab a picture. Jarrod shaped significantly what Christ in a life looks like for me...and helped me to formulate what passion for Christ is. And Julie...I don't even know where to begin with this lady. She was there for me at a time in my life when everything seemed to be crashing down. She was the voice of wisdom in my life...the woman I had begged God to give me who would teach me what being a Godly woman truly looks like. But beyond that, she was my friend...she taught me much of what I know, and loved me at a time, when I felt unloveable. Just knowing they were only an hour away brought comfort to my soul. They possess wisdom that very few people have, and they love in such a way as to tell you like it is. They will be missed...but never, ever forgotten. Their legacy in my own life, and countless others, will be passed on through the generations. Because, really, I would not be me today, had they not come to our little church 12 years ago. I wouldn't be married to Jonathan, and I would have been short of a dear and forever friend who taught me what I needed to know in order to grow up. I will always thank God for this dear couple.
In other, much lighter news, Noah peed on the potty last night, and the night before. This is quite the feat as up until now he just screamed everytime I put him on it. Nevermind that he insists upon standing up like his brother...at least he is aiming at the potty This morning he kicked a bowl of dry cereal over and as I was lecturing him on why this was not ok, he started in with, "Sorry Mommy...sorry mommy!" He says this in the most innocent voice over and over as soon as he starts getting in trouble. Then he proceeds to quickly pick the cereal up and bring it to me saying, "Here go Mommy, Here Go." Oh yeah...and the kid refers to himself as "Noey". A name that all who love him have quickly adopted. If you could hear his sweet voice your heart would melt, I promise.
And Landon..well, he asked me this morning if he could shoot eggs out of his butt in Heaven. Yes, you read that correctly. He was watching Tom and Jerry and saw a chicken lay eggs and shoot them at Tom, and he really wanted that special ability...so he asked. Don't you love the innocence of children? He knows he can't do that here on earth, but from what I have told him about Heaven (that it is a wonderful place where we will have new bodies) he somehow derived that his new body may have the capability of shooting eggs out of his butt. I love that kid.
Thanks again dear friends for all of your support and love. Your friendship is absolutely precious to me.
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