When I lost my grandmother and aunt less than 48 hours apart in September, I was in the midst of my third graduate class in social media. I was committed (financially and personally) to this path but losing these two people completely changed my view on work, life, and fulfillment. No longer could I see myself parked in front of a computer for a living and I discovered that God was directing me to take my life down a new path. I already knew that God had given me the passion for working with young children, but spending so much time in the medical setting had me considering how I might use this passion to help children that are in the hospital instead.
I felt the stirring in my heart to begin to pursue a career as a Child Life Specialist. The decision to change my plans that had been so firmly set in place really was a reminder of the beauty that can unfold when we loosen the reins and trust God to move in our lives. Not long after withdrawing from my social media program, the words of Psalm 40:5 found their way to me; “Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare” – Psalm 40:5
