Blow my mind

I don't think it's possible that God could ever cease to amaze me. I have some amazing news, but first, a story.

Several years ago in college a professor pushed me into teaching composition. Prior to that experience, I had always planned to be a travel writer. As it turns out, I absolutely love teaching first-year writing. I have since decided that I want to be a college teacher, nay, a professor. A master's and doctoral degree are both necessary in order to receive the esteemed title of professor. So I applied for grad school at my college. They didn't exactly want me. I can only speculate on why, but I have since accepted that maybe I just don't belong there. My favorite professor then started pushing her alma mater to me and eventually convinced me to fly to Florida and visit the school. I did, met with some really nice people in the department, and fell in love with the campus. Since returning from that trip, I prayed constantly and focused my attention to work and my graduate class. So, enough of digressing.

I'm pretty sure you can figure out my news...but...I was just accepted to the University of South Florida!! Should I choose to attend, I will be living somewhere in the Tampa Bay area and will be studying in the Rhetoric and Composition program. "HOORAY!"

I know that the Lord has amazing plans for me. Plans that I can't even begin to understand. I'm so grateful that my concerns matter to Him. Thank you, Father, for showing me such love and compassion. I cannot wait to start this coming chapter of my life. I continue to pray that You blow open doors. And blow my mind. I know that if this is part of His perfect plan for me, that He will make a way for me to go to Florida - financial worries be darned. Can't wait.