Today my sister started college. Well, orientation. Actually, she’s going to be going on a pre-orientation backpacking trip starting tomorrow. Sounds like something she’d do.
I called her this morning, thinking I’d leave a message on her voicemail while she was on the plane flying from Philly to Columbus, but I actually caught her at baggage claim, which was a pleasant surprise.
“Did you think I’d be going to college at the same time as you?” she asked.
No, I did not. If you had told me 8 years ago that I’d be living in Wisconsin with a year of graduate school left, I might not have believed you. That wasn’t in my plans. Silly me.
Proverbs 16:9 “The mind of a man plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.”
I wonder where Em will be in 8 years. She’s at the beginning of this adventure, and I’m excited to see where the Lord directs her.
Before I hung up this morning, I remembered getting off my first domestic flight and somewhat confusedly looking around for the customs and immigration sign. I almost told Emily that there were no customs, but then I stopped. She’s smart. She knows. And if she doesn’t, she’ll figure it out.
She’s a grown-up now.
Made for Eternity 