Flipped Upside Down

So, life's been pretty crazy sense last summer leaving camp. I've graduated from Bethel College with a bachelor's degree in Nursing and I will soon be taking the state test to receive my license as a Registered Nurse. Before all of this took place, I decided, after much prayer and conversation with others, to return to Echo Ranch Bible Camp this summer and work alongside the new camp nurse. I was originally hoping to be able to counsel a little, but with the work load and other factors it does not look like I will have that opportunity this summer. But I will be able to stay involved with the kids through games and helping with the nursing/medical side of camp. I'm super excited to be joining camp in a few weeks and to see where God takes me this summer and how He uses me to share His love with the kids of Alaska.

I had originally planned on taking my nursing exam toward the end of May and be at camp by the first week in June or even the last week in May, but God had other plans for me. Some of my paperwork which I sent to Alaska's board of nursing when trying to apply to take the test was lost or not received so my application was put on hold until I sent them the needed documents. Mail is not the fastest thing in the world and I have realized that even more these past several weeks. At first I was very annoyed and did understand why things had to be going differently than I had planned, but I kept being reminded that I am not in control of things; God is and He knows what He's doing even when sometimes I don't really understand or like it. So, I finally got things figured out the Alaska and was able to sign up to take the test and schedule a day. When I looked at the available dates in the town where I could take the test that was closest to where I live, the earliest date was about two and a half weeks away. I was like, I don't want to wait even more than I have already! But I prayed about it and signed up for that date.

Even though I have had to wait to head to camp several weeks longer and planned, I have seen God's hand at work. I have been able to work these past few weeks and earn money for camp and for when I return home and start looking for a "real" job. Also, I have had more time to spend with family and friends that I have not seen for several months and continue to build those relationship with them. Finally, I have been able to study and spend time in God's word, preparing me for this summer and the unexpectedness of it all.

I just want to thank all of those who have supported me so far is this journey and for your prayers and support. God has been at work and I'm excited to see what all else He has for me.