A couple of weeks ago, I received my UK provisional licenses (learners permit). I've been dragging my feet about doing this for over a year, but decided that it was finally time! This spring has brought about a lot of internal change for me, especially in regards to how I view my life in Belfast. There are too many things on my "maybe one day" to do list and it's time to start checking things off.
Belfast is where God has me for the foreseeable future. Rather than continually questioning WHY or HOW LONG will I be here- it's time to just live life to the full in the place that God has planted me. It's a bit of a mind shift, but I am excited for the change in the air.
Last Monday, I had my first driving lesson, and it went really well. I have loads of studying to do for the theory test in which I will be taking in two weeks. Yes the rules of the road a bit different from America. It's time to stop moaning about my 11 years of driving experience and focus more on learning how to drive stick shift (manual) on the other side of the road.
I have a few friends who have studied linguistics and are fascinated with the roots and origins of words. The root of "provisional" is "provision" or "to provide for." I think of all the ways God has provided for me my entire life but especially while living in Belfast. I don't know what my future entails, but I do trust that God will provide for me. Unlike my provisional licenses- He won't be changing. So in this world of change I am truly secure and provided for. It makes trying new things and taking leaps of faith easier.
As much as relearning how to drive feels like taking a step backwards, I really know it's massively move forward in my life in Belfast and the growth God is doing in me. I hope to not have my provisional licenses long but I am excited for the learning I will do while having it.
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