Hello to all that will read this. I realized I never really did an update here on my life. So, here it goes...
In August of 2019 I returned to the States. It was very abrupt, but it was all God. Thats the best way I can explain it. I had the thought that I was going to return to the states, and two days later, I was on a plane. It broke my heart leaving the country, people, and relationships that I had been blessed to live with during that time.
I had a really rough time adjusting back to living in the United States, but God really did a lot of work in my life. I was able to strengthen relationships with my family, and watch my first nephew grow into the crazy little boy that we know now. I found multiple jobs to fill my time. One of which was at a place called Merrimack Hall. It is an arts and dance place that offers classes to those who have special needs. I love this job! Sadly, since COVID, I went from class manager to only teaching two classes through zoom, but I am so thankful that I have the ability to stay connected with all these amazing people.
Once COVID hit, I began looking for more babysitting jobs because that was really all I was able to do, and God blessed me with an amazing opportunity. I having been working for a family who moved to Huntsville a couple days before I began working for them. I am a nanny for a one year old boy, who is so fun! It has almost been a year of working with them, and I really do enjoy it so much. There are tough days, but it is so fun to see learning new things through a one year old's eyes.
Another big change that happened-- I returned to school. I am doing distance learning at the University of Alabama. I started studying social work-- and wow, I really did not think I would ever enjoy school, but I love it. I am so thankful to have been accepted into the Social Work Professional Program as of last week! (Woo! Big stress reliever). I cannot wait to get into my higher level classes. It has so great to be able to work and do school, I am so thankful that God has aligned that for me.
I was able to visit the ministry in Guatemala in January! It was so amazing to reconnect in person and see all the kids! So, my heart is still to move back to Guatemala, none of that changed. I just realized God had some in between steps before my ministry there can begin. So the tentative plan (as of now) is to move back after I graduate. I should graduate next December (hopefully sooner). Then I will look into moving back! My dream is to open a girls home there for those who have been abused. I do not know if that is what I will do as soon as I return, but I do believe that I will be starting that process not to far after. I have also been looking into seeing how to become an active social worker there, or if that's a possibility. I would love to use the knowledge from this degree and take it there. So, right now the plan is very open, but that is also really exciting. One thing I know is that I serve a big God, who has big plans, and I cannot wait to see how He wants to use me in the years coming.
It is so evident to me and those around me, how amazing God is to me. He has aligned my life and blessed me so much. I am so thankful for my family, friends, and amazing boyfriend (who makes long distance worth it). I cannot thank all of you who have prayed and financially supported me these past few years as I served as a missionary and returned back to the states. Feel free to message me if you have any questions about any of my plans!
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