Each and everything we experience in life impacts us in some way whether it be good or bad, happy or sad or just a stored memory that may never be recalled. They shape who we become and how we grew. I look back on my life and so many things have shaped me. Have grown me. Have changed me. Some made me better. Others made me worse. However not one of them defines the complexity that is me. I am different and there will never be another person like me. Yes I have similarities to people. Heck I even have a close friend who in many ways is exactly like me but we are still both so different and I love that. I embrace my individuality and uniqueness. Driving to my internship it hit me how different I am. I have never fit the norm of any role I have filled but there was always some added spark some difference and that made it better. I was not your typical school teacher by any means but my students learned and grew in my class. I was not a typical youth leader but my presence and love helped out many kids and grew their relationship with God. I am not your typical counselor at all but I nurture and help my clients. They grew as well. I have never been typical so I will not be your typical missionary! My wild and crazy flare will come with me. I would have laughed years ago had anyone ever told me I'd be a teacher or youth leader or counselor or missionary but I was each of these. They do not by any means define me but they are each part of who I have become. Each life experience has shaped me. Every person I have met has shaped me. My complexity amazes me but does not surprise me. I mean God is so complex and great that my mind will never truly understand him that is what I get to learn in heaven. I'll never stop trying to because it is good for me. The complexity and differences are great but simply put I'm me and that is all I ever need to be. As I hand out and mail out support letters my excitement rises and awakens my soul for all I will experience. I get to see the world while serving God and that sounds like a near perfect existence to me!! My two favorite things combined! The journey awaits me and the experience getting there will be just as good!!
