Junior Perspective
Faith, Hope, and
More Faith
By Lindsey Gulotta, NALJA president
Hey ya’ll! I hope everyone’s summer was
one to remember, and a lot of fun times and
memories were made. As school time comes
back around, I always think about how fast
(too fast) the summer went by, and what’s to
come up next. If you know me, you know I am
a planner. I hate not knowing what’s going to
happen – or not happen. This feature of mine
has definitely had its pros and cons, but I can say
it has taught me a lot these past few months.
One big pill I have had to swallow, especially in my
college career, is that there is absolutely no way
of knowing what’s to come next. Although I like
to guess or try to plan it, we can only control so
much. For instance, I thought undoubtedly, I had
my career path planned out. One summer changed
that whole “plan” I made for myself, when I realized
a large aspect of my chosen career isn’t what I
would wake up excited for every day. Learning to
do what you can and let God deal with the rest
can be hard, but it sure does give a lot of comfort.
Along with learning to not plan so much, I’ve been
able to slow down and really try to concentrate on
the “here and now.” I think in the fast paced and
ever-changing world we live in; this often gets
passed by. I still struggle with this, but the older I
get, the more I realize how bad I just want time to
slow down. Since I can’t force that, trying to soak
up the little moments and really concentrate on
what’s important has helped me slow time down
in my own way. My dad really wasn’t kidding
when he asked me to stay little forever, and I sure
do wish I would have taken him up on that!
Lastly, I want to talk about how these last few
summer months will be more important than
anything I will ever learn in school. Don’t get me
wrong, school and an education are something
everyone should strive to achieve. But the
memories I have made, people I have met, and life
lessons I have learned, is something I will never be
able to be taught in a college auditorium. People
skills, growing as a young adult, respect, discipline,
and so much more are real-world experiences
that have been taught to me over and over again
within this breed and the agriculture industry.
I urge you to realize the importance and
cherish the extra family and barn time you get
to spend at home during the summer. Take
notice of what’s happening right in front of
you and know that it’s okay to not know!
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not
on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5 LT
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