Today marks 6 weeks until my birthday. Only six weeks until I finish off my first quarter-century of life. I could soon rent a car (if I had a license) or run for the US House of Representatives (Scary, huh?). Since this is kind of a big step in life, I decided to look back at what I've accomplished in my life so far. The answer? Everything, and yet nothing.
The nothing part: I'm single, not dating anyone. I'm still in college--and trying to get a "four-year" degree. I can't drive a car. I don't know how to ride a bike or rollerblade or skateboard.... I'm just not good at modes of transportation that use wheels. I can't swim--though I'm extremely uncomfortable having water in my face, so that's unlikely to change. I don't have a job, or even surety of what I'm going to do after I get the degree.
The everything? I've got all that matters in life. I've got the One that came to save the world. I've left friends and my life behind for Him, and He's still helping me to follow His footsteps. I've got friends and family that support what I do, even if they don't fully understand it. I'm in school, working towards getting the all-important degree. I've got a roof over my head, easy access to food and clean water, and easy access to the Word. I've been blessed so many ways just by being born in this little state, and so many (seemingly) little decisions have led me to being where I am today, and without which I might not even be alive and well now.
And just a little secret: On Thursday, I may have an update on the first thing mentioned in the nothing category.
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