I can do all things.....

This week has been...interesting. There have been times where I've been lonely, nervous, anxious and on the verge of tears. I've been home alone since Thursday while the entire Russo clan vacations in Belgium. The trip was planned around the same time I was accepted to City Year and the dates for my start hadn't been finalized. So, when it turned out that I have to be in Boston on Monday, I had to stay home and pack/get ready for the big move. My parents are coming up on Thursday (a week from today) with all of my stuff, while I'm flying up on Saturday with just enough stuff in to last me a few days.

Being home alone the week before you start your first job and move ten hours away from home is not something I recommend. First, packing is not fun. No matter what. It's hard to determine what to bring and if everything will fit in the car. Second, and more importantly, being alone leaves a lot of time for you to dwell on all of the insecurities and worries that are natural with big changes like this. I've never been one to outwardly share my feelings or emotions, but just having someone like my mom around to help me pack and move into my apartment with strange room mates and a weird city.

While my mom isn't here to comfort me this week, I have some great friends and an incredible grandfather who have been there the past couple of days to cheer me on and support me. I have also reminded myself that anything is possible and God would not give me something I couldn't handle. I was watching "Soul Surfer" last night (go ahead and judge me) and throughout the movie, a Bible verse is repeated, which is so applicable to my week and my upcoming year.

"I can do all things through Him who gives me strength"

-Philipians 4:13

I have no need to be nervous or afraid because I have an incredible guiding force behind me watching over me. All I have to do is trust in the Lord to know that everything will be okay.