Today, I will submit two final papers: an 18 paged one regarding harm reduction, and a 10 paged one about family systems. Next Friday, I am scheduled to write my final exam. With these, my post graduate studies come to a close.
Ending is bittersweet – I loved my program. I learned not only from my instructors but also my classmates. Being in placement at a drop in centre mainly for the homeless has allowed me to interact with the marginalized and those who are in the fringes of society. I was privileged enough to get to know them and their stories and without them knowing, has been used by the Lord to expand my heart a hundred times more.
As much as I enjoyed it, I’m happy it’s done. My parents are happy I’m finishing strong (LOL), and there’s just a sense of relief that I was able to submit all my requirements. But then with this ending comes the apprehension and doubt concerning the future. As scary as it is to think about and despite the unknowns and the hazy and limited view I have, I rest in the knowledge that the Lord knows where I will find ultimate happiness and He is guiding me towards that path.
We see the start but You see the end
We see in part but Your love sees everything
We plant the seeds but You make them grow
We’re building a house, You’re building a home
– Future Not My Own, Matt Maher