Brett's Discernment

I feel like I always say this, but I have been so busy lately. And tonight I need to grade/get organized AAAAAALLLLLLLLLL night. But, I will probably be good to myself and do the minimal amount in order to get some sleep.
Graduation is tomorrow. I feel little emotion about it as I have taught very few seniors. But especially as I graduated at the same place as they will graduate tomorrow, it brings some contemplation. I think about what I was like then. Just five years ago! feels like so much more! I am different. And only at 22, I feel like, if I could only tell them what I've learned, who I am as a result of where I've been and how I've grown.
Been on the phone with Jenfer for almost an hour now - I love her! I pray for her discernment in her job decision . . . I really want her to make the decision that is best for her, guided by the Spirit. But. . . I also would kind of really like her to stay in RIC and move in with me!!! Ahhh that would be so exciting! I also feel like the NIH job in NOVA might not be the right fit. We'll see. I really don't want to influence her decision! I also though feel like this would be a great time for us to live together, as we are more mature now, we are coming into our own, and it would be fabulous! If she does choose the NIH job or if anything takes her in another direction, I wouldn't be hurt or offended. I like living alone. And to a certain extent (non-related), I am starting to like being single :).

I can't believe Jenfer's sister Ashley is graduating Saturday. How time flies. And today I learned yet two more of my HS classmates are married.
Tonight Jenfer and I talked about - we feel like we've changed so much since HS graduation - not any extremes, but not the same people. Will we change this much more in the future? Or were these (indeed formative) years so important that they are an exception and we will now just move into more realization and growing into our own.

I will pray tomorrow morning for a special woman, dear to all who know her, from my bible study group, that she will be undergoing a very serious procedure tomorrow morning, for a condition which has debilatated her for the last few months. I also pray for the care of all pastors, and that they may be strong in their caretaking and support they give others, and confident in their prayers.

Amen.