Growth in Waiting

Waiting is hard.

A week ago I began this blog in a period of waiting. Only six days have passed, actually, since I announced that I have no idea where I go from here.

I spent six whole days waiting for understanding, for direction, for peace. Waiting for connection, for purpose, for wholeness.

So it seems appropriate on this forum to announce that plenty can happen in six days. Six days of waiting can produce multiple job prospects, fantastic laughter, creative moments, meaningful tears, awesome deals at an estate auction (another post in its own right), and a significant amount of introspection.

I am well aware that people wait months, years, sometimes indefinitely for direction. That is a long time. As a devout  planner, however, I contend that 6 days feels longer than necessary.

Waiting is hard. In the midst of the foggy uncertainty, however, the Spirit is at work. The Spirit of Truth whispers, "God has created you for meaningful work." The Spirit of Patience affirms, "God knows you are a planner, and God is too." The Spirit of Joy proclaims, "God created human companions for love and laughter, enjoy them." This is the Spirit in which I move and have my being. This is the Spirit of Growth.  The Spirit moves in the midst of our waiting, despite our impatience, according to our need. 

And I believe in the Spirit because I see the Creator's work all around...

Strawberries fashioned in patience, preparing for their ultimate fulfillment

Onions sprouting boldly above surface, while hard at work  establishing roots

Lilies growing again after the torment of bulb separation

The emergence of bean sprouts, a tiny promise of significant harvest

A reminder of the thinning process that allows other zucchini to prosper (don't worry, I replanted this little guy)

God's promises of growth, change, and harvest are plentiful this Spring.

And so it is with gratefulness in my heart for your presence during my (emotionally charged, but realistically short) wait, that I announce my new employment as the Academic Support Specialist at Presentation College, Aberdeen, SD.  As of June 17th, 2013, I will leave a period of waiting to embrace a new journey in the world of employment!

To what adventures will my new employment lead?  Time will tell (and so will I....stay tuned!)