I know, it's been a very long time since I blogged. Life has been largely consumed by boring school stuff even I wouldn't want to read about.
For the past month, I have also been doing a lot of thinking about my future and what I want to do. As I have reflected on what makes me come alive and what speaks to my heart, I have realized that counseling is really a passion for me. While I did love working as a chaplain, what I loved most was when I was able to be a "counselor" for the patient. So I have decided to drop out of my chaplaincy program and pursue counseling. There are many implications of this, especially financial, but I feel it is worth it to do that which I love. And I am at the point in my life that I can easily make this switch.
I am pretty certain that I will be attending Asbury Seminary in Orlando. I want to go to a school that provides an actual counseling degree, but has a theological background to it. Asbury is an excellent school that would provide this. All the many other draws I have to the Orlando area just make it an even better choice.
I likely won't be moving to Orlando immediately. I am going to take off Spring semester to work in Berrien Springs (my rent is much cheaper). I will probably move back towards the beginning of the summer (May-ish) and start classes either in the summer or fall. I am very excited about returning to all my friends, and am also excited about learning more about counseling. I believe it will be a much better fit for me.
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Chad that is awsome if that is really what you want you should totally go for it all of us would be so glad to have you back down here in sunny Fl.
Rock on dude! It'll be cool to have you again!
Hmm... glad to hear you've found your passion. Always a good thing! It looks like we'll both be returning to Orlando around the same time. I'm sure Susan's also happy about this decision. I'm sure you understand me completely when I express a strong distaste for the long-distance part of a relationship.
While the long distance does pose many problems, it also has its own benefits. I'm actually glad we have had this distance because it has resulted in very deep and open communication. But of course, being in the same area will be wonderful and is also helpful for a relationship. While not at all the basis for my decision, it is certainly a perk.
I’m actually happier that Chad has identified and is following one of his passions than the fact that he’s moving back here. When we find something that makes us happy, and fulfils us, I think it’s important to explore that. Chad could go to school anywhere - he could have even chosen to stay in Michigan, or moved to Timbuktu and I would be just as happy for him regarding this decision.
While there are certain perks (!) to being in the same city, our relationship is certainly not based solely on proximity. I have found that having the distance between us has not only had a huge impact on our relationship, but that the impact has been incredibly positive. The openness and honest communication that has developed is vital and foundational to any relationship, and is an element of the relationship that will last and assist in the adjustment when we are able to be in the same town, whenever that may be. Would I want to have a permanent long distance relationship? Certainly not!!! But for now, the distance isn’t an obstacle. And is it worth it? Absolutely!
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