Moving Forward in Peace

I finally feel as though I am doing something measurably productive in terms of finding a job after graduation--my great thanks are owed to Dr. Oldenburg, Dean of the chapel and diaconal ministry advice guru for this.

Thinking about post-graduation life is like preparing to bungee jump off a bridge across a deep ravine. I'll be this kid with a Master of Divinity degree, preparing for consecration as a diaconal minister in the ELCA. (http://www.elca.org/Growing-In-Faith/Vocation/Rostered-Leadership/Diaconal-Ministry.aspx) I have little experience in the areas where I seek work--I'd like to work with immigrants and refugees and other forgotten people. Do I speak much Spanish or any African languages? Not really. No fancy degrees in social work or international development. . .just a heckuva lotta discernment experience and a lot of time thinking about theology. But you know what? I'm strong in my passion for accompanying the poor and disenfranchised, and that's not just because I strongly resemble them financially! God has gifted me with the desire to work with inspiration in little jobs to do what little I can. I am very thankful that I mean what I say and I mean what I do.

Ah, Beautiful Snow

Love the lovely snow. We've got somewhere around 2 1/2 feet between these two storms! (Checking the math. . .well, we had about 18" the first time, then as of last evening there were 8 more, and doubtless there's been 6 more overnight. . .that sounds about right). So, favorite things done so far in/because of these two storms:

-Cross-country walking in two-ish feet of snow behind the Refectory and Library
-Shoveling parties in the parking lot (but ow, my back still hurts)
-Introducing blueberry-SoCo snowtinis (even if only two people liked them, I will still be proud of this!)
-Watching the snow fall with Max and Alex Tomlinson (4 and 2 years old, respectively)

But you know, there were so many other good times. . .this list will suffice, though. Oh, more sledding this afternoon is on the schedule! :)