According to my last post, one would expect that I would be hitting the books here in a few short months studying to be a physical therapist. Since November and until recently that is exactly what I had planned to do. With one acceptance letter in hand and my confidence that this was God's plan for me building, I was waiting expectantly for an acceptance letter from my top choice of schools, Texas State University. My sweet, supportive husband was equally confident. In fact, he was so confident that he went and found an amazing job in the area and even talked to a realtor about finding us a house.
Our original plan was to go wherever I got into school and wherever Andrew found the best job. The "and" became an "or", however, when I received a thin, depressing rejection letter instead of a bulky, exciting acceptance letter.
Amazing job for Andrew after working so hard to get through vet school...
OR
Physical therapy school and exciting future career for me.
One of us had to make a huge sacrifice. After crying a little (or a lot), seeking wise counsel, carefully weighing our options, praying and waiting to hear God's still small voice, we made a decision that we both feel at peace about. We are taking the job offered to Andrew and moving to Lockhart, Texas. I can honestly say that I am very excited about our decision and the future that the Lord holds for us there. That's not to say that it hasn't been hard or that I haven't had doubts, but I am determined to trust in God's sovereignty and provision. There are still a lot of questions and uncertainties but I know that God's plans are greater than anything I can come up with!
Nothing is out of God's control. He uses trials and disappointments (and good things too!) to bring us into closer relationship with Himself. We don't always get to see the bigger picture but we can trust that this is all part of His great masterpiece.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Monday, November 29, 2010
tell them about your maybe
when andrew and i were engaged there was a possibility... a maybe if you will... that we would be living in a lake house for our first summer of marriage. my dad thought this was the coolest thing. every time anyone came over my dad would say, "tell them about your maybe." slightly embarrassed, i would tell them about my maybe and my dad would beam with pride and excitement for his daughter.
so i've told ya'll about my biggest maybe as of late... pt school. well my maybe has become a yes. after all my questioning and uncertainty the Lord my God has given me some pretty clear affirmation that this is the plan that he has for me. i applied to 5 schools. so far i have gotten 3 interviews and 1 acceptance letter. if that is not a green light i don't know what is.
this is a picture of me at our maybe lake that we did get to live at during our first wonderful summer of life together. it looks like i am walking on water and reminds me of the story of peter when he walked on water (matthew 14:22-23).
just like peter, i asked the Lord to call me out onto the water. i prayed that if this was his plan for me that he would open doors or firmly shut them if not. as i prepare to step out of the boat, my prayer now is that i will keep my eyes fixed on Him alone and should i begin to fear and doubt, that i would cry out to the One who SAVES.
randalyn
so i've told ya'll about my biggest maybe as of late... pt school. well my maybe has become a yes. after all my questioning and uncertainty the Lord my God has given me some pretty clear affirmation that this is the plan that he has for me. i applied to 5 schools. so far i have gotten 3 interviews and 1 acceptance letter. if that is not a green light i don't know what is.
this is a picture of me at our maybe lake that we did get to live at during our first wonderful summer of life together. it looks like i am walking on water and reminds me of the story of peter when he walked on water (matthew 14:22-23).
just like peter, i asked the Lord to call me out onto the water. i prayed that if this was his plan for me that he would open doors or firmly shut them if not. as i prepare to step out of the boat, my prayer now is that i will keep my eyes fixed on Him alone and should i begin to fear and doubt, that i would cry out to the One who SAVES.
randalyn
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Applications Complete!
Did I mention that I am applying to Physical Therapy School?
Probably not since I have written a total of 2 posts. But alas, I am applying. Or I have applied I should say. Transcripts have been sent (and re-sent in some cases), letters of recommendation have been written, essays are complete, and I made one final trip to the post office this afternoon to mail off the last requirements. Huge sigh of relief.
I don't know if I will get in but I do know that God is in control.
If I get in, that is His will.
If I don't get in, that is His will.
Jeremiah 29:11 says this:
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
I know that if I hold firm to the truth of God's word, I will be able to find joy and hope in whatever the circumstance!
randalyn
Probably not since I have written a total of 2 posts. But alas, I am applying. Or I have applied I should say. Transcripts have been sent (and re-sent in some cases), letters of recommendation have been written, essays are complete, and I made one final trip to the post office this afternoon to mail off the last requirements. Huge sigh of relief.
I don't know if I will get in but I do know that God is in control.
If I get in, that is His will.
If I don't get in, that is His will.
Jeremiah 29:11 says this:
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
I know that if I hold firm to the truth of God's word, I will be able to find joy and hope in whatever the circumstance!
randalyn
Thursday, September 16, 2010
The Big Race
I have been training with my sister-in-law, Jamie, to run a 10k.
I know. I know. It's a fairly short distance to be "training" for. But we are. So don't laugh.
I have never been a runner. I have never enjoyed running. Swimming I can do. But running, no. When I was on a club swim team we would run some in the off seasons. I was always last by a considerable amount which made me despise running that much more.
I'm still not fast by any means but I'm actually starting to enjoy running. Some of the things that make running fun for me now are:
1. I have someone else to run with. Jamie is a great encourager and motivator. Plus we always have things to talk about which keeps our mind off of the pain... or the heat... or the humidity (oh the humidity!).
2. We have a goal. We are signed up for a 10k race on October 16. Los Chupacabras de DFW. It's a night trail run!! What could be more fun? The t-shirt had nothing to do with it...
3. I feel so accomplished and I know I am doing my body good. This past weekend we ran 4 miles in one run! That is the farthest I have run at one time and although I was sweaty and smelly and exhausted I felt so good afterwards. That lazy, self-conscious, worthless feeling you get from sitting around for weeks is replaced with energy and confidence. Sometimes it's hard to motivate yourself to get started but it is always worth it when you're finished.
4. My daddy is proud of me. Ok, maybe that is just icing on the cake. He used to be a runner. I didn't get those genes but I'm doing my best.
We are running 4.5 miles this weekend and I am truly looking forward to it! 6.2 here come!!
Randalyn
I know. I know. It's a fairly short distance to be "training" for. But we are. So don't laugh.
I have never been a runner. I have never enjoyed running. Swimming I can do. But running, no. When I was on a club swim team we would run some in the off seasons. I was always last by a considerable amount which made me despise running that much more.
I'm still not fast by any means but I'm actually starting to enjoy running. Some of the things that make running fun for me now are:
1. I have someone else to run with. Jamie is a great encourager and motivator. Plus we always have things to talk about which keeps our mind off of the pain... or the heat... or the humidity (oh the humidity!).
2. We have a goal. We are signed up for a 10k race on October 16. Los Chupacabras de DFW. It's a night trail run!! What could be more fun? The t-shirt had nothing to do with it...
3. I feel so accomplished and I know I am doing my body good. This past weekend we ran 4 miles in one run! That is the farthest I have run at one time and although I was sweaty and smelly and exhausted I felt so good afterwards. That lazy, self-conscious, worthless feeling you get from sitting around for weeks is replaced with energy and confidence. Sometimes it's hard to motivate yourself to get started but it is always worth it when you're finished.
4. My daddy is proud of me. Ok, maybe that is just icing on the cake. He used to be a runner. I didn't get those genes but I'm doing my best.
We are running 4.5 miles this weekend and I am truly looking forward to it! 6.2 here come!!
Randalyn
Sunday, September 12, 2010
My new "To Do" list!
In no particular order...
1. Run a 10K
2. Learn how to sew
3. Take a photography class
4. Paint
5. Cook a real meal at least once a week
6. Memorize the book of James
7. Be a doer of the word
8. Run a half marathon
9. Learn Spanish
10. Do crafty things
These are the things I want to accomplish this year, the year of no school, no studying, no exams. These are the things that I've wanted to do for so long (or not so long) and haven't been able to because of school. These things and so much more. This blog is my way of keeping myself accountable slash my to do list item number 11. Start a blog.
Randalyn
1. Run a 10K
2. Learn how to sew
3. Take a photography class
4. Paint
5. Cook a real meal at least once a week
6. Memorize the book of James
7. Be a doer of the word
8. Run a half marathon
9. Learn Spanish
10. Do crafty things
These are the things I want to accomplish this year, the year of no school, no studying, no exams. These are the things that I've wanted to do for so long (or not so long) and haven't been able to because of school. These things and so much more. This blog is my way of keeping myself accountable slash my to do list item number 11. Start a blog.
Randalyn
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