It is officially crazy that the Raleigh Fellows Program is coming to a close. It feels like just yesterday we were sitting awkwardly with each other for the first time in the lounge at the church. What a year it’s been and what a gift it was. I’m sure that gift will keep on giving for a long long time. Nevertheless there is a job here to finish with this final blog post, and that job will be done. Some highlights from my April included but are not limited to our time at the study center in Chapel Hill, writing a rule of life and visiting Asheville (my future homeland).
The two sessions that we had with Matt and Andrew of the UNC study center were truly splendid. You know that I really enjoyed this because it pains me to admit that there is anything good going on in Chapel Hill. We spent a lot of time discussing vocation and calling all the while receiving two informative packets that I will certainly be holding on to. Despite having a plan for the next little while with Young Life, my time at the study center affirmed feelings on my end towards the future and will only help me be open-handed with the Lord when I refer back to my notes. I’m also excited to use my time at the center as a reference and resource for when I move onto something new. Furthermore, I have been working on building a rule (or rhythm) of life and I’m excited for how it will impact my life after the program ends. The idea here is to incorporate things that you want to pursue in life and turn it into a rhythm. Some things in my rhythm so far are a two hour time of solitude once a month, practicing examine biweekly and sabathing (maybe this isn’t how you’re supposed to say that) every week. I am also going to incorporate prayer daily (hopefully haha) and time to call old friends and grab a beer with new friends. It’s been such a cool practice to attempt establishing a rhythm of life and I’m excited for the tweaks that God makes in it as time goes on. Lastly but not least(ly), I visited Asheville, NC. This is where I will be going on Young Life staff, and I had a great visit. Getting to meet so many people in the area was a blast, and it was sweet to think of how God has built a community of so many people there who love him. I am excited to be a part of it! But also dreadfully sad to be leaving Raleigh. I feel like God is going to teach me a lot in my transition to Asheville so I’m expectant of that good stuff.
There it is. The last fellows blog is officially accomplished. It has truly been a pleasure getting to share about my year on this blog. I’ve also loved reading about the rest of the fellows on this blog. It is really sad that the program is almost over, but instead of being sad I’m just going to be thankful that it has been so rich and such a blessing. There are so many people God has chosen to impact me deeply, and that is something worth praising!