2 weeks from tomorrow I'll be wearing the second graduation robe and hat I've worn in my life. I'm not so sure it will be the last time I wear that garb either. Yes, I'm not quite 21 and I'm graduating from BYU. "What are your plans?" is an all too familiar question I've been asked at least a million times. Usually I try to come up with some answer that sounds good and sounds like I've got my life together, but really the honest answer is I have no clue!
All I want to do is teach aerobics and work as an office secretary until the "i'm sick of school" wears off and I apply for graduate school. So I guess that's my plan. In light of recent circumstances I find myself alone, again, and quite out of energy to be a part of the Provo dating life. Bitter? Nah, just tired. I'll finish up my aerobics certification in June, run the Wasatch Back and then hopefully pack up my bags for an experience outside of Utah for awhile. Going to New Zealand shortly after Kameron left on his mission was the greatest choice I ever made, and I think another change in scenery will do me some good this time around too.
One of my favorite Family Life professors, Jeff Hill, makes it a point to teach three important lessons to his classes. They are lessons he teaches on the first day of class, show up on every test and throughout almost every class period--and probably the only things I remember from the classes I've taken from him. These are lessons he learned through a difficult time in his life (his wife passed away from cancer a few years ago leaving him with 8 children).
1. When things don't go as planned, don't get frustrated--make the best of it.
2. Life is hard--but we can do hard things.
3. Things take time.
I've brought these lessons to my mind on many occasions to help me through difficult times, and they have served me well once again. I can do hard things....and like Paul said to the Philippians, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." (Philippians 4:13)
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8 comments:
I'm sorry to hear about your "recent events". I love those lessons from your professor. You are an amazing person and I'm sure you can do almost anything in this world! I had to laugh at the "what are your plans" question. I've never in my life had a good answer for that question. Even though I never knew how to answer it, I still ask it all the time. It just seems like the thing to do:) Love your guts!!
Three cheers for a change of scenery. I know this is going to sound super-dee-duper cheesy but I am SO incredibly grateful that you came to New Zealand and that I had the priveledge of being your tentmate.
May graduation open doors and windows in rooms you have yet to explore.
You're a champion. You can move to Logan. It's super fun up here (mostly because of me:). But, really, I think an adventure and change of scenery (especially if you see yourself back in Provo for grad school!) is just what the doctor ordered. This is the time of your life for that kind of stuff. When is that aerobics cert class again? gosh-I'd really love to do that.
Abby I've been thinking about you and wondering how things are going. I have to tell you that the time that I had before I got married was a great time in my life. Not that everything was peachy (dating stunk for me!) but because it was a time for me to experience things and to grow. I got to be an EFY counselor (one of the best things I have ever done, I did tons of volunteer things (things I can't do as much now) like coaching basketball and helping out with the elderly, and I explored new places and hiked.
Enjoy this "season" of your life. It's going to be great! You're a wonderful person and I love you!
Hey, I'm taking my first class from Hill in the fall! Abby, I want to see you in a cap and gown. This is such an exciting time of life!
I Love you. You'll be fine. You are strong and "of good character". Every experience gives you empathy for others. Every experience prepares you for something wonderful. Be patient and trust Heavenly Father to not "let you fall".
Mom
Life is hard. Find your good things and stick to them. Other things may not go according to plan, but at least you have your good things. Good things are things that are yours and nobody elses, but you can share them if you like, just don't give them away.
Joe
I can't decide if Joe's comment is profound or funny.
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