Gradumicated.

So I graduated from high school last weekend. 

That was cool.

Here's a spoiler.. when you graduate, people will ask you THE question... "What are your plans for next year?"

I can't even count how many times I have responded to this typical inquiry. 

WELL.

For all of you people who are actually wondering this... I'm going to tell you all now so please remember and don't ask me again.

I am going to the University of Nebraska, Lincoln and I am planning on majoring in Broadcast Journalism. And no, I am not staying in the dorms my first year. I'm going to remain at home and we will see what happens after that first year. 

Now tuck that away in your brain and REMEMBER IT. 

Those are my plans for the future as of right now. 

My life is going to change so much these next few years. I'm not going to be at any more speech and debate tournaments or youth group gatherings. No more LINK classes or club meetings or Cornerstone parties.

Things are going to change and they will be different. 

And change scares me. 

In fact, I told a friend that I was nervous about the future and in response my friend told me a story.

This is the paraphrased version...

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Once upon a time, a small child went to run errands with his mother and he was so excited. The child had no idea where they were headed or where their errands would be. However, the child was not afraid. Why? Because it didn't matter since he was with his mother.

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My friend explained that faith is like a child. 

We don't always know where we are going. We aren't always certain of the path that lies ahead of us. And for me, that can seem kind of scary since I like to be certain and in control of everything.

However, I am slowly trying to learn that it doesn't matter because God is always in charge. He has my hand in His and is leading me in the direction He mapped out for me before the beginning of time. 

And all I have to do is be like that small child have faith in where I am being taken. 

It's not something to be afraid of. 

It's a great adventure. 

One that is only just beginning.