Life... is about to completely change-- yet again... ;-)

One year. I have now lived in Winchester for an entire year... the most exhausting, strenuous, trying, convicting, incredible, humbling, amazing, spiritually growing, inspiring, eye-opening, wonderful, ABSOLUTE BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE. 

And my friends, it's slowly coming to a close. 

Just a simple 6 months ago I had a completely different idea of what today would look like... and then the Lord closed some doors and began opening others; and here I am today. 

So what exactly is going on and where am I going next? 

Well... I'll start from the 'beginning' of it all... 

About 4 months ago one of my absolute best friends Sammi-Jo got married. A while before the wedding she informed me that her fiance-at-the-time wanted to 'set me up' with his best man... thinking this was a terrible and awkward idea, I brushed it off as hodge-podge and made different plans. However... God has a way of laughing at my plans... ha... 

The wedding came and I was introduced to a tall, dark, and incredibly handsome fella. At first, I thought, yea... this is awkward... and then I started talking to him... and next thing I knew; I REALLY wanted to get to know him better. We went on a date to D.C.... and the rest is history. ;-) He is quite amazing... loves the Lord with all his heart.. smart.. mature... handsome.... sweet... hilarious... handsome... haha... (ok, ok, I'll stop... ;-)) 

In the meantime of this new development; I began evaluating the past year and seeking what I needed to do with the place I was. The past year of ministry and working full time has taught me that I have a lot to learn... it reignited the desire to go back to school (I've actually missed it) and to pursue a masters in ministry. (Due to my schedules I had not yet been able to begin.) However, knowing that I would not be able to keep both jobs; it soon became evident that I would have to start making some tough decisions. At that point I realized that it was time to resign from my position as the children's minister at the church. With that being said though, I also quickly realized that with Ethan living 2 hours away; I really wanted to be a little closer... and now comes part 3 of my upcoming journey... prepare yourselves--- it's a doozy.

I needed a new job.

Long, long, LONG ago; I dreamed of one day becoming a flight attendant. I never imagined the dream could, let alone would, come to fruition. One night as I pondered my current stage in life, I realized it would be the perfect time to try. So I did. (And to spare you the boring details; I'll just skip to the end). On March 16th (one day after my birthday); I will be flying to Dallas, Texas; to begin my 8 1/2 week long training with American Airlines as a flight attendant. Lord willing, I will be able to be based out of D.C.

So... that basically brings you up to speed... there's so much more I would love to say; but honestly, I'm tired at the moment; so I won't... but I'd love to get a cup of coffee and share all the amazing things God is doing in my life in more detail!

There are still a lot of questions and 'what-if's''... but I'm choosing to trust in God and His sovereignty... living each and every day to the fullest--seeking to glorify God in what I do, and praising Him for His endless grace and constant blessings.

In Christ,

Kristina (Miss Pickles) Vlasic