As I sit behind my apartment building typing away, I am overwhelmed with joy for sunshine. Sun in January in Kentucky is such a blessing, and it is the perfect Sunday gift to wrap up an awesome week! This week, God has brought exciting things!

I had the opportunity to meet a man who is restarting his life in his late fifties. His wife died of cancer and he has no family near him or in his life. We met by chance, and through a series of conversations I learned that he is a veteran of three different active duties abroad, and that he has no car, little money, and little hope. I was able to pray with him and bring him to church on this beautiful Sunday. I am amazed at how listening to the whispers of God and following His direction truly does bring His will into light. He wants to use us all daily to impact those around us in ways only He can construct. I am so thankful for the opportunity of this semester, and I am hopeful for things to come.

I have quite frankly been apprehensive about beginning this semester without attending school. This is truly not what I have planned. I am enamored, however, with how fulfilling and satisfying it is to wake up everyday and look for the miracles around me. This week has been an amazing confirmation that God fulfills what He orders, even when it doesn’t make sense to you or I. Here’s to  a life filled with wonder and mercy for all.