Just three years ago now, I stepped out of a world that divided life into semesters and school years. I stepped into a world where, according to many, routines would be established, roots deepened, and purpose established. However, I have continually found myself at a time of transition in June or July, going from one chapter to the next. Each of the three years I have spent outside of college have been in separate areas- from CT to Lithuania to Montana. Yet again, as summer rolls around, I will be moving. This time from Helena to Missoula- at least I will be staying within the same state. I've gotten used to the cycle of it all, though as the years pass, I am finding that I value things that remain unchanged more and more- my family (including friends that are like family) and my faith. No matter what else changes, my core beliefs and my heart remains unchanged. As environments and people come in and out of my life, I'm reminded of how faithful God is. He always provides for me & I my confidence lies in this.

Next month will be full of transition- finishing the job I have been working in for the past 10 months, having my mom come to visit and showing her around, visiting a friend abroad for three weeks, and then moving to a new city with a new job, full time grad school, & new routine. Though I'm getting used to these constant changes, as time progresses, I long for a place to grow long term roots in, and connect. There's something about being in a place where there I have history, with people and places, and where I am being refined and sharpening others constantly. I know this time will come, but for now I will buy freshly sharpened pencils and college ruled paper and prepare for a new school year.