Not long after I had left my job, still not knowing where God had me headed next, I had another conversation with Thea. I was trying to process everything that was happening and at the same time trying to explain how at peace I was in the midst of so much uncertainty. Once again, Thea smiled and, through tears, said, "Kristen you're jumping with both feet, just like we've been talking about for months." I started tearing up at this point, but she kept going, "You need to remember the peace and the clarity you have at this moment, because there might be days when you're scared, and it feels like you're free falling. But I truly believe God is going to honor your faith and give you a soft landing."