School here I come

Back in October/November I learned that I had been accepted into a parternship program between Trinity Bible College and the University of Wales. I have been accepted to a long distance learning program that will allow me to receive my Masters in Theology. They are graciously accepting by BA in Accounting and my many years of youth work as a substitute for a BA in Theology. There will be some basic Theology classes that I will need to take but otherwise I should be well on my way. I start in April and am getting pretty anxious about it. You know I wasn't very good at school the first time around; I joke that UWF gave me my accounting degree out of pity & to get me out of there. I know this time will be different, but that doesn't keep the butterflys from coming around.

For my birthday Kevin bought me a new desk (as a way of showing support & encouragement). The landlord of the house has agreed to put a wall between the living room and the dining room since I will be using the dining room as my office. It is amazing how things keep coming together...

Tonight I shared with my UK youth group what my future plans held. They were amazed. I have to admit I am amazed at times that God would trust me enough to place this calling on my life. I want to learn more & more about Him, about the Bible (His Love Letter to us), and how to work in ministry. I am not sure what all of the future holds, but I do know I am going in the right direction.

Please pray for me that I will keep the faith, I will trust God, and I will stay focused on the prize. Pray for my family, that I don't become too overwhelmed to be the mom & wife I am called to be first and foremost. I just keep reminding myself that with God, all things are possible. You know I preached that on a weekly basis to the youth back at Willow Hill, now I get to actually put it into practice.

I promise to keep you informed of my progress. Right now all the paperwork is complete, scholarships funded, remaining payment made, office setup - just waiting for the final green light (April).

Ready, set, wait...