I graduated! Last week, I walked across the stage of the Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt and earned my Master of Arts degree in School Counseling. I am still recovering from the shock that grad school is over. I'm finishing up my internship hours this month and finishing up my job at Roosevelt in the next two months. I don't think it's really sunk in yet that this is it...that in less than two months I will be living back in Nashville.
I had a digital interview (so interesting) with MNPS a few weeks ago. I know that with the end of the school year, many schools aren't ready to move forward in the hiring process. Even though I know that, I am so anxious to hear SOMETHING. I'm considering applying to the Williamson County School system as well, just in case. But my heart really wants to work with kids in a low income school setting. I'm trying to just hand my worries and my anxiety over to God and trust that He will continue to take care of me.
The unexpected part of this whole "ending" process is how nervous I am about moving back to Nashville. I really have formed a life here--and I'm uprooting it again. I have no doubts that I'm doing the right thing, but I am nervous. I have no idea where my place will be when I'm home. How will I really fit in on a daily basis. I have amazing friends in Nashville, but their lives have moved on just like mine. They are used to me coming in for quick visits, not permanently being there. What will those friendships look like? What will my relationship with my family look like? Once again, when those anxieties start creeping in...I just have to hand them over.
Thank you isn't a strong enough sentiment to say to everyone who has loved me, supported me, and prayed over me these past 3 years. I can honestly say that I wouldn't have made it otherwise. I'm so grateful for my Chicago experience. I'm truly going to miss this city and the people that I call my friends here.
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