Second Chances

We decided to be adventurous this weekend, so naturally that would mean grabbing a bucket of KFC and heading up the canyon for a little fireside chillin'. I was surprised by how much all the leaves had changed since we were up there last weekend. All the quakies had turned into a glowing, buttery yellow, and the mountain air was so fresh and crisp - how I love Autumn. 

Nothing quite like kicking it back in the wilderwoods, listening to some good old country tunes with your man. It was a much needed - albeit brief, escape from the city lights.

On another, much different note - for the past year and a half I've felt like I've just been spinning my wheels. Not quite sure what direction to go or what path to take. I had several choices swimming around in my head, but I have been too hesitant to pick one because of one reason or another. Certain obstacles and ya know, other shtuff, mainly myself, kept me from making a move. I have really been wanting to get into a nursing program but felt so hopeless about it because the one I wanted to apply to required extensive pre-requisites that I just didn't have, and honestly felt overwhelmed about the thought of getting them. I was about to give up on all of that and go with a different path when I decided to just look one last time at the program. I was completely shocked to find that the requirements had changed and I was now qualified to apply for the coming semester. Seriously, how lucky is that?

So I suppose you could say I have kind of gotten a second chance at something I have been wanting so badly, and I can't wait to get the application process completed and find out what happens. I know without a doubt God had a hand in all of this, and even if I don't get accepted, I know I will be led to a better path. I just feel so grateful to finally have found a chance to make a move with my life.

I think we all have those 'spinning our wheels' moments, when you just feel stuck, ya know? We all feel forgotten and hopeless sometimes, but I know even in those moments God is mindful of us and our wants, hopes and desires. Even when we don't see the big picture, God does, and He knows what is in store for us. We just have to remember to ask Him for help, and exercise a little patience and faith if the answer doesn't come right away. That's something I gotta keep reminding myself.