THIS IS MY 100th BLOG POST! I feel like this is some sort of landmark in the blog-world. I am excited to continue adding to this number in the months and years to come:)
In other news, I am feeling reflective and nostalgic today. One year ago today, I walked into the Eagle Brook office building for my first day as an intern. I was so nervously excited that I was almost in shock. I don't know what it was about that first day that really got me, but I felt like I was simultaneously out of my element and right where I belonged. Such a strange feeling. I left that first day with a level excitement and anticipation for the future that I had never experienced before. I began friendships that I treasure. I took a giant leap on the path that God has been preparing for me. One year ago today, I was "Jamie, the Early Childhood Intern." I loved my title. I loved my mentors. I was absolutely convinced that I had the best internship known to man. I was so excited for the journey that God had planned for me.
If only I had known how incredible the year would be. I would have been overwhelmed with emotions. I would have been filled with joy, excitement, anticipation, significance, independence, a hint of anxiety, stress, love, shock and wonder. The last 365 days have been the most transformational days of my life. Every single day brought a new lesson to be learned, new relationships to form, goals to accomplish, challenges to conquer and victories to be celebrated.
God has lead me from "Jamie, the Early Childhood Intern" to "Jamie, the temporary Elementary Program Developer" to "Jamie, Early Childhood Pastor." He used every single step along the way to prepare me for the destination. I could not be more excited to find out how He grows, develops, leads and prepares me in the coming year. I look forward to looking back on this day next year.
September 1st will always have a special place in my heart.
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