I'm sitting in my spacious master bedroom in our beautiful Salt Lake home, staring at the empty shelves and bare walls... the day has finally arrived -- I'M OUTTA HERE! I don't mean for that to sound overly joyful, but I have been eagerly anticipating this day for quite a while now. The past few weeks have been quite the whirlwind... lots of work and preparation in order to move my life from Utah to Maryland. It hasn't felt like reality though, even now with my car sold and my possessions packed into bags and boxes. I don't think it will hit me until I'm sitting in my new apartment in Baltimore, trying to figure out how I could have possibly been so blessed with such an amazing opportunity. I truly am grateful for this chance to study at such an incredible university, and build a strong foundation that will support me through my profession. Only a week and a half left until I will be sitting in a classroom, overwhelmed by the amount of information that the professors will be bombarding me with. I am ready to take on the challenge though. I am ready to soak this all in. I am ready and willing to do what is necessary to achieve what I have set my sights on.
With all that said, I will definitely miss life here in Utah... I didn't want to acknowledge that I would miss it as much as I know I will. I have only been here a year and a half, but my roots reach down pretty deep. I have developed some long-lasting friendships, for which I am most grateful. Even though I may be relocating to the east coast, I know that these relationships will stretch across the many miles. Looking back at the past year, I recognize the reasons why I needed to move up here, and I feel so blessed for the opportunity I had to gain a greater understanding of myself and my place in this world. I will take these sentiments with me as I begin this new phase of my life, and I will never forget the wonderful people and the fantastic life I had here in the SLC. But this chapter has ended, and I must focus my attention on the road ahead... So here goes nothing! Wish me luck... :)
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Hi Laura,
ReplyDeleteI love getting your charming and descriptive emails. I feel honored to
have an opportunity to peek into your life and share some of your thrills and spills. As you travel around the world and share your adventures I feel like a small invisible bird on your shoulder. Looking forward to visiting Baltimore and attending classes at John Hopkins with you. It will be an amazing treat to experience it through your eyes. Thank you a million times for sharing with an old friend of your Mom's. I think you are darling and if you ever have a bad moment.....just know the Lord is with you. And that many others love and support you for who you are......deliciious!
Hugs and love,
Pam
Thank you for a wonderful introduction to New York and Baltimore. I loved the overview of each city and I am looking forward to a more detailed experience as I visit there often over the course of the next few years. Manhattan was interesting and entertaining. Lots to learn there...don't forget the wisdom of the taxi driver. He added to my belief that Baltimore was the MUCH better choice for your education. It's really not about where you live and what you do.... THe values of JHU are right on track. I will read the book "Here is My Hope" and then share it with your dad. The Lord is guiding your path. When things get rough, just remember He is right there. You and Amanda have lots to learn there. Just remember to pray daily, study the scriptures, LISTEN and serve. IF you do those things, you will be at peace with whatever comes your way. I know that Pam would love to come to visit you so we will plan a girls weekend. Keep posting. Love you and I am so proud of you. mom
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