{Two Week Changes}

In the past two weeks, I have:

1. Packed my bits and said my goodbye to Fort Worth, Texas.. oh how I will miss true friends, the best Central Market in the world, and going to class riding my bike down sleepy trails along the Trinity River.
2. Slept in five different beds, four different houses, three different cities, out of two different suitcases, packed in one SUV little buddy of a vehicle... zero regrets.
3. Learned a few things about myself during this time of vagabond solitude, namely that I a) don't enjoy eating a meal alone, and b) I really don't need much to live my life full and well.
4. Got my gallbladder removed. After two and a half years of doctors appointments, HIDA-whooda-whadda scans, attempting a gluten-free diet, lying in the fetal position on various floors pondering stomach pains, and trying desperately to avoid falling into the ever-approaching pit of hopelessness and despair.. I found out I had gallbladder disease. People my age, your gallbladder normally functions at a percent of 85-100. Mine? A whopping 29%. Weak sauce. So that baby had to go. Now you will find me doing cartwheels down the bread aisle! I'm so happy to feel better now and experience life without the pain all the time!
5. Moved into my new apartment, memorized the aisles of Walmart, turned my thumbs green and planted a small garden on the porch, and watched the warm summer rains pitter and patter against the new window panes.
6. Received a phone call from a school in San Antonio about interviewing for a 1st grade teaching position. And guess what? I'm packing my bag, hopping on a plane, and taking the chance. Because if there is anything I've learned in the past two weeks, it's that God works in mysterious, crazy, and perfect ways. If this is how He works, then how can I not obey?
7. Learned to love tolerate basic cable. Thank God for I Love Lucy.
8. Rediscovered my love for grilled cheese. How did I live without bread for 2 1/2 years? Good night.
9. Read this in two days. If you're looking for a summer read, I highly recommend it.
10. Been gently reminded God is trustworthy, our times are in His hands, and only one thing is required of me.

I love lists, but it's easy for me to be overwhelmed when the number of things to do just gets bigger and bigger. If you could complete one thing on your list today, what would you choose?