what a freakin day...

The Lord has so totally blessed me this week, like in every way. And yet, I am still surprised.

Literally though, He has given me a new family to love and serve and learn from as I babysit their 7 amazing ginger kids, He has given me counsel in how to deal with a tough situation with my job, He has provided work hours for me, He has given me trials that cause me to depend on Him more and trust that He will grow me in love and humility, He has shown me sin and softened my heart to be repentant, and He has pointed out love to me.

This week I have been a nanny. Full on. whaaaat?? My mom was like, dang at those kids. But they were precious. I have cleaned the slimiest of diapers, rocked the whiniest of babies, and fed many kid mouths. And its be great, but so exhausting. I have gotten to see how truly dependent kids are and how really they just show us how dependent we are on the Lord. Crazy.

Today I had all the Von Trapp family...from 730 until 530, I have a 4 yr old, 2 yr old, and twin 1 yr olds. But at 330, add in the 6, 7, and 9 yr olds. From 530 to 8, I go to my normal house and have my 3 boys. As I lay on the living room floor with them, I contemplate what the parents would say if they came home and I was passed right out holding the 8 month old while the 4 and 2 yr old boys wrestled in the hallway. So I just found some old coffee and threw in the microwave. Maybe thats why I am possibly up so late...

So of course at 10am, when I have 3 kids crawling on me while watching the Jungle Book for the 3rd time in 2 days, fit hit the shan with one of my really good friends. Drama, drama, mind games, drama, bitterness, anger,  drama, rock throwing, drama, passive aggression, ignorance, drama...over some very large text messages. Great. I love confrontation, its my favorite. But I guess there is no growth without it. Its just I am not sure if the friend will even hear what I have to say, be it constructive or not. Which after seeking counsel, I think I can be very constructive. I am not guiltless. But reality is, if we love people then we are honest with them. And so that will have to happen. Unfortunately, reason is not on everyone's side here. Good thing this happened today to teach me how juggle, teach me, teach me how to juggle...all my stinkin emotions.

Because...I also had my interview for graduate school for community counseling today. Woohoo! Such an exciting time of promises. I got to share with the 4 professors in the program how much I love people, how I handle personal crises, a book that has meant a great deal to me, why Im passionate about counseling, how I have experienced success, how I would anticipate a session to go, how my involvement and volunteerism has lead me to counseling. which is all to say that people have needs and when we are able to think outside of ourselves, we not only experience more joy and fulfillment in life, but actually see the big world around us and can better relate to people in order to truly serve them. It truly was a lovely interview. I got to share my experiences in counseling, how I found the program, and tidbits of my life as an undergrad that shaped me so much. I even asked them what their favorite classes are to teach, useful information right?

Then about 1.5 hours later, I receive this via email....

So congratulations to me. I am ecstatic and thankful. 

I guess it was a good day after all. 

And I still get to deal with some consequences tomorrow...or the next day. maybe