So my life has turned again. I am no longer living in the robust city Rome. When I am bored, some friends and I can no longer jump on the 90 bus and go wherever are hearts lead. We are, in essence, confined to a small plot of land called campus. We don't have classes in the same two rooms. Our classes are spread all over campus. No longer do I have a small group of about 16 friends. Now I have a large group I can choose from. Overall, this semester is entirely different from that of Rome.
At first the change stole my breath. I saw how my friends had moved on while I was gone. Life continued. Then I had to jump right back in. I have found that I shocked by all the changes. Some friendships have been strengthened whereas others have faded as we begin down different paths.
Now I am beginning to catch my breath. I am beginning to accept the changes. God has given me the grace to move in stride with life. Even though this semester is full of painful adjustments, I want to use it for God's glory. I want to be a blessing for Him. I want God to use me to love others without expecting anything in return. I want to be so real for God that others can't help but notice and be inspired to fall in love with Christ themselves. So I will look past the pain of transition and strive with Christ.
