After a whirlwind past 3 weeks, here we are...
I had a beyond wonderful vacation with my family in Hilton Head. We did everything from bike riding, to great long runs, to shopping trips, to delicious food, to epic games of four square on the beach. I wish I had taken more pictures to display, but sadly, I just completely forgot. I hope that trip will continue even until I have my own family I can bring to experience the beauty of that place!
Upon returning from that trip, I had to buckle down for work and studying to pass the NCLEX. Those two weeks are a total blur. I haven't been quite that stressed in a while so my apologies to friends who I probably abandoned for a little while there, and to Hill who had to hear day after day how anxious and worried I was. Needless to say, God works all things together for our good, and I passed! He brought me through 2 and a 1/2 years of often terribly miserable school, but thanks to Him I have made it to the other side. I am officially a registered nurse with a big girl job! I can't say thank you enough to all the people who listened to me, helped me, and prayed for me throughout these past few years. I couldn't have made it this far without each and every single one of you!
So now, it is a Sunday afternoon, and I have FREE TIME. I'm able to blog again, with my sweet puppy asleep on the air vent beside me. I'm able to breathe again, really, as I sit and realize there is nothing I absolutely MUST get done today. That is a feeling so wonderful I really can't put it into words. I have, however, made myself a to-do list, but of things I'm more than happy to do. I actually have time to clean my room, paint my toenails, organize my calendar for the next few months, and get back to investing in my friends and loved ones who have poured so much into me.
Next on the agenda is work, of course, but also! Moving into my new apartment with Kmac!! Let the furniture shopping commence! I plan to become an antique store guru this month and find the perfect things for our attempt at a more grown-up apartment. If anyone has good suggestions on places, please leave a comment because at this point I literally have nothing except a bed frame and mattress.
For those of you still in the midst of crazy stress (definitely not Sarah, Anna, and Ben at TFA institute...), Psalm 139 was a game-changer for me. Oh and the last paragraph of Psalm 138 too. I'm sure ya'll probably already know it, but it is just nice to be reminded of God's unfailing love for each of us.
Stay tuned for pics of furniture shopping, pup, and friends because I'm determined to start bringing my camera with me everywhere. Pictures really do spice this thing up a little! Thanks for reading!
