Three years ago, I began studying American Sign Language (ASL) with the hopeful intent of becoming a certified interpreter. I took classes, met with professors, researched programs. I decided to pursue my bachelor's degree first, and then enter an interpreter preparation program (IPP). So, two and a half years ago I moved to Sacramento to put this dream into motion. All of the school work that I completed at Sac State was in preparation for interpreter training. I have graduated from Sac State, and now I'm gathering the pieces of my IPP applications that are due in coming weeks. If my paperwork is good, I will be invited to the programs' screening days where a panel of professors and Deaf community members will assess my ASL skill and decide whether to accept me into their programs or not.
If I get into an IPP, I will embark on two (plus) years of an amazing challenge. The things I learn in that program will blow my mind! It will be so fun and so hard, and I know that I won't be successful without Christ. Or, I might not get into an IPP. I don't know what that means for my life. Will I find something else to do for a year and then re-apply next spring? Will God uncover a completely different path and passion for me to follow?
I know that God-sized opportunity awaits me this year. I have no clue what that opportunity will look like, but I am eager and excited to find out! So for now I am stepping out in anticipation, praying with all of my self that I won't wander and miss the greatness that God has in store for me.
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