Tomorrow marks the last day of classes of my undergraduate career. Woah. Times flies! I know that is cliche, but the last four years have truly been but a moment for me. It is finally hitting me that in 13 short days I will officially be a Kennesaw State University alumna and be entering the work force with my Bachelors of Business Administration in Management.
I have a full-time job, beginning the Monday following graduation. I have told many of you, but in case you don't know, I am returning to Resurgens Orthopaedics full time. I am excited, as I always loved working there with some incredible people! I look forward gaining more experience and seeing where this path takes me. It's been truly a blessing to have this opportunity, and it was orchestrated by God! A little over a month ago, I injured my foot during the 5K supporting our upcoming Peru mission trip. I went to see one of the physicians and while I was there, I visited with some of my old coworkers and my old boss. Before this visit, I had all but completely slammed that door in my head that I would return to work there because I was not sure what I wanted to do. After catching up, talking about life and future plans, the possibility of my return came up. I know this was God, because I didn't wake up that morning thinking "I'm going to go get my job back today". He knew best. I am so thankful for the opportunities He has blessed me with and putting Resurgens back into my path! Not much beats feeling completely at peace with a decision and also feeling at home and loved at a place I will soon spend the majority of my time.
This brings me to my Intramural Sports job. Tomorrow is my end of the semester evaluation and although necessary, I will reluctantly submit my letter of resignation due to graduation. I knew this job was only temporary, but it has brought me a lot of joy. The people I have had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with have brought a lot of laughter and distractions at times I needed it. My boss has been a God-send in a variety of ways. During some difficult times, she was there for me to talk to and support me. God placed this job in my path exactly when I needed it. My senior year would not have been the same! So with a heavy heart, I will say goodbye to intramurals.
My brother-in-law has told me several times this semester, "you can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel, and it's not a train!" How true this statement is. I'm feeling remarkably sentimental this evening, as I get when things come to an end. I know I owe SO MANY people thank yous for all they've done to get me through the past four years. I'm going to try to do my best to cover them all.
First of all, to my family. Momma, Daddy, Elizabeth, Eddie, and AK. The endless words of encouragement, financial support, prayers, and fun you have provided for me is not forgotten. Saying thank you to AK might seem silly to some people, but she has brought me so much joy. She is a special kind of motivation because I want her to be proud of her Aunt Reychel. I've spent many late nights completing homework assignments and taking quizzes in order to be able to fully focus and spend time with her when I went to Comer. Thank you Momma and Elizabeth for reading paper after paper while you both were also completing your own coursework. You both are inspirations to me. My other mothers, Mrs. Robin and Mrs. Deedra, thank you for all you do and all you've invested into me. You both have been monumental during this process, and I am so thankful to call you family.
Secondly, my best friends or as I consider you, my extended family. All of you, in one way or another have helped me through the last four years. Whether it is justifying my procrastination because having fun and making memories was more important, or telling me it was time to crack down and focus; all of these various ways have helped me. You guys have prayed me through many tests, told me not to stress, and let me melt down when I was completely overwhelmed. There have been times when I just wanted to completely give up, but you didn't let me. No matter how much you say I do for you, it will never equate to what you all have given me. You are family, and you have helped me through so much more than you know.
My church family. Every prayer, word of encouragement, text that was just checking in on me, time spent together and time invested into my spiritual walk during these years have made me who I am today. Thank you.
I have been blessed beyond measure. My blessings came from people, experiences, prayers God answered and also some He answered with no. The past four years will not be forgotten and the wealth of knowledge, academic and otherwise, will be with me forever. For that, I cannot thank everyone enough.
I am looking forward to having more time to write about this next chapter in my life. I cannot wait to share what new little things God will show me through my new experiences.
Until next time,
Reychel
