On May 17, I graduated from Covenant Theological Seminary with a Master's of Arts in Counseling degree. There are days I still feel in shock over this accomplishment! When we came to St. Louis, I had a hope of working on this degree, but assumed I would never be accepted into the program. I am so thankful I was and that I got to spend 3 years soaking up the grace of the gospel and dreaming about serving people through counseling. It was quite a roller coaster and at times it felt completely insurmountable. Doing this intense program while simultaneously learning how to be a mom and then having my second child oftentimes felt overwhelming. But I wouldn't trade it!!
MAC Internship Class of 2013!
The weekend started with a Baccalaureate service. So thankful my mom was able to come!
We had Pi pizza right before graduation. Such a fun outing!
This is my internship group. I spent the year with these amazing men and women, growing, learning, feeling completely vulnerable, and learning how to counsel others. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I am so thankful for each of these people! Especially my supervisor, Suzanne Bates. The Lord used her to grow me and encourage me all year...
CTS Class of 2013.
GETTING HOODED!! Dr. Pfuetze & Dr. Winter gave my my hood.
One of my favorite moments of the evening.... after I came off stage, Hunter came running toward me. I love how excited he was for me... makes me tear up even now to remember how sweet he was!
This is my other favorite moment of the night.... and Josh was right there to capture it! My supervisor was at the bottom of the stage right after I got hooded. She blessed me so much this year...
Pictures after the ceremony.....
The next day I was able to pick up my actual degree! Here I am with all my graduation cards and letters. I felt so celebrated!!!
Now I am a PLPC at CrossRoads Counseling Centers in Saint Louis. Here is my headshot for the web site. So far I am loving this job!
