Ruthie has talked quite a bit lately about things flowing in and out of our lives. Recently, it's been clearly evident that's what's happening in my life.
Last week I was accepted into Columbia University's inaugural Master of Arts in Journalism class. My focus will have an emphasis on arts and culture -- specifically theatre. I'm excited about the program, but I'm also kinda' freaked out. It means big changes in lots of ways. It means I will move away from my cute house for nine months. It means I won't be near my cute cats, my cute nieces, my cute nephews, and quite possibly even my cute dog. Yikes! How could I bear being without all those cute elements in my life?
It will certainly be an exciting challenge and a huge blessing in ways I'm sure I cannot even comprehend right now. I've already seen God's hand in this move. So far, my visiting teaching companion from church, Maren, has agreed to live in the house and take care of my cats. She even seems interested in taking Watson on too! I don't know how she'll do it: my two cats, her own kitty, and maybe even Watson -- what a handful! Interestingly though, Maren says she's wanted a dog. If it turns out I end up in housing that won't allow dogs, then it's likely she will get the joy of having a dog around -- and the even bigger joy of giving him back after realizing how funny he can be! :)
Tonight I also learned Lisa will be moving to Sacramento. She's been living in the other house since I bought it two years ago. This means big changes over there too. I have no idea what will happen with her spot, but I know it will all work out somehow.
As I get ready for this big adventure, it seems harder and harder to think about anything else. I'm anticipating the unknown. I can't wait to see what happens next.