You guys…. Jesus has been waiting for me.
I am a pretty darn good procrastinator. I knew I was leaving for over a month, and I knew I needed to pack basically everything I own, yet still I stared at my packing list yesterday night until the words were blurry without lifting a finger. This morning, somehow, between Evie and my ever patient mother, I packed my Buick full in just a few hours.
Then began the long drive. We’re gonna skip the boring details (because trust me- it was boring) and just say that the most exciting part of my 400 mile drive was when I nodded off just for a second and swerved back into my lane in the nick of time (gracefully too;)).
I was a nervous wreck when I finally arrived on campus. It’s huge, it smells different, there was no sunshine, and I had no clue where to go. I was avoiding the mirror like a pro and hoping I could close my eyes and wake up at home, curled up with my dog and little brothers watching Tangled for the 8 millionth time.
I went to mass (the service) tonight, and the first thing we did was sing. Yes! Oh, wait. It’s in Latin. Whoever signed me up for this is wayyyy off their rocker! Shucks.. That’d be me.
The priest was excellent. He was warm. He loved us with his whole heart. It’s been awhile since I have had the opportunity to meet a man who loves people as Christ does!
He said a few things during his homily (message) that were wonderful and just went straight to my heart. Of course I can’t remember them all but one for sure- Jesus has been waiting for me.
He told me to get rid of my idea of this retreat, and be open to what Jesus wants to give me. He said it’s okay to be in a struggle, to be angry, or doubtful, or hurt, and come begrudgingly to Jesus’s feet. It’s okay!!
So here I am. I am full of flaws, brokenness and imperfections… and I am laying it down and letting go.
As my very beautiful and very wise grandma tells me, let go and let God!! Amen.
On a side note, the air conditioning in these dorms… ROCKS.
Another side note, if anybody wants to send me food in the mail…. I already love you but just sayin 😉 address for letters will be posted tomorrow!
Night y’all 🙂
Dear Heavenly Father,
I’m amazed by You and your mercy. Thank you for my life and all the gifts in it, for my safety and health, for this journey you’re leading me on.
Bless my family Lord, I miss them all like a phantom limb already.
Bless Korrina and her path.
Bless all my loving brothers in Christ: Cody, Jeremy, Rex, Patrick, Connor, Dustin, Paul, and everyone I’m too tired to name.
Bless all my friends and family and supporters who have helped me to get here and are praying for me.
I love you Lord and I’m leaning on you tonight.
Ps I need a headache relief.
In Your holy name, Amen.
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