New Beginning

Its been a crazy past few months! Lots of ups and downs; I have made beautiful memories, but there are still those things I wish I could just forget. All of that being said, I'm moving back to Portland this weekend. This was the toughest decision I've had to make in life thus far. Its hard to just turn my back on California since I have experienced and learned so much in my three years here. Even though I have learned A LOT there is still that nagging in the back of my mind, that little reminder that I'm not at home. I have missed my family, my best friends, and my city, the entire time that I've lived in California. There's a part of me that wonders if home will still be home, but I don't think I'll ever know unless I try it out again :) This past year has been the most difficult year of my life, and I'm ready to be around people who love me, and can help me process through everything. I decided that rather than going to grad school, and pushing through like I am so used to doing, I'm going to take a break! Sort of. I'm going to be working at the Portland Rescue Mission, and I KNOW I'm going to love it! As soon as I found out that I got the job, I was ready to run home! Its been a whirlwind of a week with packing, saying goodbyes, and planning. It will definitely be hard to leave the friendships here, and honestly just good ol' CBU. I've loved my time here with classmates, coworkers, and mentors. I have made so many memories, ones that I will never forget, but now its time to make some memories in Portland. I'm excited about the journey God is taking me on, and I'm overjoyed to have been given a fresh start in a place where I know my heart will heal. I'm thankful for the friends and family who have helped me to be where I am at today, people at home, and in California. God has truly blessed me!