It's Time.

A decision has been made: it's back to VLI for me. Many of you may know that I joined the program in the fall of 2003 and left the spring of 2004 for personal reasons. The plan was always to go back. I remember telling someone "the ideal would be to do this when I have a part time job." When Timmy and I became engaged and we decided that I would be quitting the firm, I realized the time for VLI may be approaching soon. Well, VLI is coming back to BRV in the fall. After much thought, prayer, and discussion, I went from "scared and I don't think so" to "scared and nervous" to "scared and hesitant" to "scared and yes" to "not as scared and maybe even a little excited."

The excitement came when I called VLI to ask about transferring my previous credits. All my credits transfer, which means 2 of my 7 quarters are complete, 2 of my 5 projects are complete, my evangelism mentoring is complete, and my preaching/teaching mentoring is complete. Although as suspected, MDT would like me to do preaching/teaching again - and I'm not entirely opposed to it. All this good news, also means that Timmy and I don't have to pay for two quarters, saving us over $1000. I don't have to officially enroll until the Spring of 08 and will be done in the Spring of 09 - I can do that. I will, however, be sitting in on the Fall 07 and Winter 08 classes. It will be good to refresh my brain with the stuff I studied a few years ago. It'll also be good for team-building, that I be a part of the class from the beginning instead of coming in late. The only drawback to having everything transfer over is that also includes my lackluster GPA. At the time, my life was beginning to unravel and, well, my grades were showing it. That's why I decided to leave and focus on what I needed to focus on. Now, that GPA stands. However, I would rather bring up that GPA than start all over again - ew.

So, that's that. And seriously, when I don't think of the actual tests, papers, projects, and time discipline required, I'm excited. I am committed to the calling on my life. I am committed to the Vineyard. This is an ideal time for me to do it: part time job at the church, no children, and a husband who is completely supportive. What better time is there for me.