Count Your Blessings

This past weekend I was in Boston for a wedding and I called a cab to get from the Milwaukee airport to my place. I have a habit of conversing with cab drivers as I hate awkward silences, even though they get paid to not speak really, but during this time I realized how blessed I have been this summer.

As embarrassing as it may be, I don't have a car or drive, yet somehow, the Lord still made it possible for me to survive out here in the midwest. This opportunity with GE was one I considered a far reach. When I got here and met other interns at orientation, everyone spoke about their interview processes and where they go to school etc. At this time I knew that I had a little help from up there. I mean yea, I'm a good student, but I realized that at no point in time was my gpa ever asked for. Of course I had to send my transcript, but it was not until AFTER I received my offer.

Then I find out Angela also got a fantastic internship offer in Wisconsin in Madison, just an HOUR away. I must not forget about dear friends in Chicago either! which is also just an hour away! July fourth weekend was surreal having so many friends in the midwest.(I know, incredibly cool).

The wedding I attended this weekend was nothing of what I expected. Originally i was even unsure if I wanted to attend as I'd have to take a day off and I was only close to the groom, and it had been a couple years since I had any major contact with the bride. I thought it'd be awkward for the bridal party and I didn't want to be a burden on anyone. As the groom's side are good family friends, I was fortunate enough to fly there cost free. I had to take a 6 am flight on Saturday morning after a Friday working from 5:30-5. I was tired, a tad cranky, and had a layover in Chicago. When boarding I was asked to be switched to a direct flight to Boston as they had overbooked (great news!). As I was given my new boarding pass, the flight attendant says, "By the way ma'am, United would like to provide you with 400 dollars worth of travel vouchers for the inconvenience." Now, I could understand this compensation if I would have had to wait, but I got to switch to a direct flight AND I got to Boston an hour earlier than expected.

The moment I walked into the groom's home I knew I was wrong to have questioned attending, I have never seen or felt so much love under one roof. Though small, the wedding was a great success, and reminded me of the importance of love, even if it means you have to fight for it.