Hooray for May!

I'm so glad it's May!

April was a stressful month around here. Planning an Easter service for 200 preschoolers, gathering all my tax documents from the various moving boxes, drawers, and grocery bags where I've stashed them in the last four months, agonizing over whether or not I would be hired for my dream job, and rushing to get all my coursework finished by the 'graduating students' earlier deadline meant a month of pacing, procrastinating, and prayer-filled, sleepless nights.

But God has been overwhelmingly good. Easter was amazing, thanks only to His provision and guidance. I filed my tax extension in time (and don't actually owe any more tax for 2011). I was hired for my dream job (hallelujah!!!). And I did finish all my coursework, with a record-breaking four hours to spare. =)

I'm still glad it's May though.

I get a break from school and work. I get to spend time with my younger sister, who'll be home for two weeks. I get to go to Dallas and graduate and see a bunch of seminary friends. I even get to read wonderful, challenging, delightful fiction that makes only a passing reference to complex theological concepts.

After three truly tough but immensely rewarding years, I am enjoying a sweetly blessed little break. And I am grateful!!

Then justice will dwell in the wilderness,
And righteousness remain in the fruitful field.
The work of righteousness will be peace,
And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.
My people will dwell in a peaceful habitations
In secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.
--Isaiah 32:16-18