Happy Texas Independence Day!The countdown to graduation is officially at 2 months, 8 days, 13 hours. It is so close I can taste it!
I haven't been numbering them, but I hit another milestone recently: passed all of my comprehensive exams! All that's left is the Praxis exam in April, graduation, and finding a job. I have no clue where I will end up. I want to stay in Texas for sure, but city is up for debate. It is time for this lifelong Abilene resident to fly! I would not change my childhood for anything and Abilene Christian University has formed me in more ways than I can count. At the top of my list are Houston and Fort Worth/Arlington, simply because I know people there. I would like to do my clinical fellowship in a rehab center, hospital rehab or school. We'll see what God has in mind for me. So if any of you can help me network to current speech pathologists that you know, I would greatly appreciate it!
While I am excited to move out of the academic world, I am so nervous as to what life will entail and who it will include. I trust that God will provide for what I need, who I need and when I need them, but I am human. For anyone that has been though higher education, delaying the job world, I am sure you know how I feel. Yes, you have a depth of knowledge, but are you ready to face the mess that comes with reality? Even without degree, I'm not sure I would have survived. People near and dear to my heart have successfully made the transition. Deep down I know I will too, but I'm just being honest about what I am currently feeling.
The title that I chose for this blog 3.5 years ago, "Dara to Discover" initially referred to my travels abroad (which I hope never end), but now it has come to encompass so much more than that. I have discovered things about myself, about others and about God along the way. These four components are ones that I hoped would be a part of my identity but I could only imagine what form they would take. If you've read blog posts of mine before, you know some of what I have discovered.
My prayer for all of you is that you take your time, don't rush. Let the timing and decisions be God's. He loves you so much and wants your heart. Your flaws are what make you beautiful!
