a new day

Well, friends, this is it! Today is my pseudo-official last day at the UI! (I say pseudo because of a bit of a misunderstanding that will actually keep me on the books at the UI for one more week, however, I will be taking annual leave this final week.) I feel completely liberated for some crazy reason! Over the past twelve or so years I have become progressively more immersed in a workaholic lifestyle. My workload has always proven to be excessive - and for some reason I thought that was a good thing. As a result of too many trips, too many hours at work and too many hours sitting on boards, I am exhausted and burned out. I am so excited for this season of rest as I intend to see some good things come to my well being in all areas - physically, emotionally, spiritually and relationally.

I consider this a divine intervention in many ways, as it took a miracle for me to figure out that I was not who I wanted to be anymore. My joy, my peace, my enthusiasm were slowly slipping away. (Please know I don't need any "amens" from the blogging gallery on this point!) But, God is full of grace and loves to redeem and make new.

I am excited about a new opportunity around the corner, where I can use my gifting and talents for life-changing things. I'm also overjoyed to get to have friends again! I know that sounds a bit funny, but you have no idea what it's like when you have only 5 minutes left in the day and have cute stationary out and feel more compelled to write a quick note to a potential donor than one of YOU (my friends!) who may be celebrating your birthday or anniversary or whatever...I am so thrilled not to be forced to manage 180 relationships for the sake of yet another major gift!

God, I'm listening now. Teach me about Your rest that I might rest in YOU! Prepare me for this new journey where there is joy in the little things, peace in the big things and balance in EVERYTHING!