So, I received an acceptance letter from the University of Washington yesterday. I was very excited and proud of myself, but also somewhat sad. It is hard for me to let go of my education. According to my plan, I am supposed to graduate from the UW Linguistics department in 2009. I trust that His plan for me is always better than the ones I create. I guess it is just hard to give up what you want as well as what seems to be the right thing to do. Really, I am giving it to the Lord. He leads me wherever He wants me to go, and so I know that I am not making a mistake by not attending UW. I am so thankful for the opportunity to serve in Malawi. Living and working in Africa has been a real desire of mine ever since I returned back in Sept. 2005. My problem is somewhat of a good problem to have. How many people are given the chance to have both of their desires fulfilled? I suppose I cannot have both though, because the timing doesn't work out. That is why I trust these things to the Lord, knowing that He cares for me and wants to use me for His kingdom. I will follow Him where ever He takes me.

I will probably get a UW sweat shirt anyways.