Week 14 & 15: AAGGGHHH The Busyness!!!

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Week 14 & 15: AAGGGHHHH The Busyness!!!

"Everyone of us needs half an hour of prayer each day, except when we are busy - then we need an hour." - St. Francis de Sales


It's that time of year folks...the semester coming to a close, work picking up while being on lockdown (yet again)...it's a fun time. Hi friends! I hope you had a great couple of weeks. It has been a challenging yet eventful time in my life.



Happy Easter! What I meant of challenging yet eventful couple of weeks is that life doesn't look like it is slowing down for me. Work has been such a gift from the Lord and bringing me to somewhat of a normalcy during this time. 


Plus, my boss told me that I am considered as an essential worker. I think it is probably because of the populations I serve (people with disabilities). I am going for the Pfizer (or Moderna) vaccine on Tuesday April 20th (please pray for me) at 12:30pm, during my lunch. Am I looking forward to getting a needle in my arm? Why yes, yes I am. 



My semester at school has come to a close as well. I am going to miss my classmates and professor on Zoom. They have been such a great witness to the Catholic faith and for my own growth as an individual. However, (don't tell my prof this) I still have to write a 12 page paper that I have not started yet (I just have to write it). 


I was on a walk with my mom and dog last week, getting coffee from both Starbucks (I know, I'm basic) to Tim Horton's (mom), and I could not help of being in awe and wonder to the Lord, for how deep His mercy, love and goodness is. He has lead me through many difficulties in my life and has given me so much grace in return. I told my mom, "I cannot believe I am where I am right now, working and doing two Master degrees (one finishing up and one continuing on)". As my mom was grabbing coffee inside, I was standing there outside sipping my decaf sugar-free vanilla iced skinny latte and  thinking, "Wow, I could not have done this on my own. It was Him who never gave up on me, even in my darkest moments". 



I think if it wasn't for God's grace and infinite mercy, I would not be where I am at. Thanks be to God! Pro Gloria Dei (For the Glory of God)! Nothing is impossible with God, you just have to have faith and be not afraid. When we follow Him, it is not easy, but grace always comes out of suffering. 

My question for you is what are you thankful for? Let me know in the comments below...👇👇👇👇

Until next time...

Unpopular Andrea 😌🙏  


 

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