First Step

I think this post is going to be a little ironic based on the contents of my previous post. But oh well.

It's official. We have submitted our applications for the Peace Corps. We were told that we would receive a phone call within the next two weeks for possible interviews.

For those of you who know me well, you know how hard of a decision it was for me to even consider thinking about applying. Chris first mentioned it last year (I think) and I said, "No." There was no way I was going to leave my family and friends. Ten hours is far enough away for me. My plan was to head back to Arkansas after Grad School- or at least closer home. I just can't imagine not being close enough to fly home for a funeral, wedding, birth, or any event that I "want" to be at. My Aunt's funeral in February was a reminder that life goes on- even if I am away. I have friends with weddings possibly approaching, maybe even babies. I don't want to miss these things. Big events still happen and I don't want to feel as though I am not able to see family and friends when I need them. I also can't fathom the idea of Christmas away from my family.

But, as I am learning, apparently God has his own plans. After tons and tons of prayer I finally felt God pushing me to apply. Now, this doesn't mean that we will accept or be accepted, but it's a start, and oddly enough, I am ecstatic. I think it would be an eye opening experience to immerse myself in another culture and get to know what life is like outside of my comfort zone. I want to learn what it's like to live in other people's shoes (at least a little more). I also feel it would be great for me professionaly- especially the fact that I will have to learn another langauge(maybe). I also think it would be a great experience to have with my hubby.

But like I said, they have to accept us first, and that's difficult. Apparently tons of people apply- and we are married- which make us harder to place. I am continually praying for God's guidance and that we are able to follow his will for our lives, and I ask you to do the same. :)