Affirmation

Yesterday, I had an opportunity to preach at Trinity, my home church. There are many things that were nice but one of the nicest things was that it felt like home. This is a new stage in my journey, to commit to a church and to be a part of it for better or worse. In commitment their is much freedom. I am so thankful. Also, Dave, my amazing boyfriend came to be a part of my preaching. What a gift. I am so thankful. And, the affirming people who are a part of my church, affirmed me. I am so thankful. Mostly, I am thankful for the opportunity to learn new things together as people who seek to live differently in this world. And I am thankful for this seminary journey I have been on. I'm so close. 

18 hours of supervised ministry 

8 weeks of class 

2 major research papers 

a few more online posts that i remember 

and then.... ahhhh..... i don't know what but something new :) 

I have learned many things but I have learned I NEED people, I NEED affirmation, I NEED commitment and I am capable of reconciling, capable of committing, capable of enduring really hard things and pursuing a goal when there is no passion to be found..... this is overwhelming to realize... hmm..... and I am thankful.