Change Is Gonna Come

AH. How great it is to be back! Although it's been months, it feels like years and SO much has happened.
But to spare you all, I'm going to make it relatively short because:
1. I just have a little bit to say.
2. You guys don't want to have to read a blog for 45 minutes.
3. I should probably start getting ready for church.

I've started my Senior year and I have never been more ready to be done. I know people are all "Enjoy your Senior year! Live it up!" But....
I'm struggling to abide by those rules.
Jesus also pulled a fast one on me not 3 days into my Senior year by telling me that my beloved youth pastor would be leaving the church. Why he decided to do that, I think I know but I don't think I'll ever FULLY know.
When I first heard the news, you can bet your mother's horses that I was in an absolute state. For days actually. But Jesus worked on my heart over those days and got me to a place, through people such as Alton, Amy, and my mother, that I was able to let go of my sadness and accept the joy in the situation. Alton will be moving to a baby church where he will get to help create a youth ministry because they don't have one. If they need a key part of church that Alton can help with, why should we be selfish and keep him for ourselves?
I've realized that I will still see him and his family at school functions and when I come over to their house.
He's never out of my life and neither is the Living God, who, through this, brought me back and closer to His heart than ever before.
Arms Open Wide...

Song of the Day: Hey Mama - Mat Kearney
Such a fun and upbeat song. I typically listen to it on my way to work when I don't wanna go and it get s me pumped up for my shift at least a little bit.
As much as you can get pumped up for scooping ice cream for the public. Please.

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