Still here . . .

I'm still sitting here. . . checking my email every five seconds with bated breath. . . hoping for an interview invite. . . waiting. . . praying. . . etc.

There are a few things I've realized throughout this "process" (i.e. waiting game):

First, I'm an impatient person. My parents have Everyone's been telling me this for years but I never knew how bad I was until now. EESH. When I make up my mind that I want something I'm pretty one-track minded about it (such a fault), and this has been no exception. I do believe the Lord has me exactly where He wants me.

Second, I want to be a PA very badly. I've realized that even if I have to go through this process 2, 3, maybe 4 more times. . . I will. I am called to do this. My gifts and abilities line up with this profession. I'm excited to serve people through this profession. And I will wait on the Lord's timing, even if it isn't just days or weeks.

Third, I will have a great 2012 even if I am not in Charleston and in PA school! Now, 2011 may have a crappy ending but I will make myself have fun working as a phlebotomist, taking trips, and enjoying a forced breather from school for once (I haven't had a summer off since I started college).

Finally, I'm realizing that it might be wise if I fill every minute of every day while I'm engaged and then again when I'm pregnant. If I'm not good at waiting on a grad school acceptance, I'm going to be really, really bad at waiting on a wedding day to arrive or a baby to finish cooking. EESH. Hallelujah that sanctification is a continuous thing!!