Saturday, July 31, 2010

1 year!

I just realized that it has been 1 year and 3 days since I started blogging! I am pretty impressed with myself. It was patchy here and there, but I did complete a year! And what a year it has been!
  • I have completed all but 4 classes of my Master's
  • I started a new job at The Foundation
  • I started dating my sweet boyfriend Chris
  • Watched Nathan battle for a year! (and he's winning!)
  • Recently, started running.
  • Went to Mexico again.
  • Continued updating my townhouse

I guess the list could go on and on. But it is interesting to look back and see everything I have written about. And then remember things I didn't write about. I am just beginning to grow up and learn about myself so I am sure there will be plenty more good blogging stories in the future!

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Blessed...

I think I talk about this alot, which is still not enough, but: I am so blessed. I look around at this crazy world spinning out of control, and I just have to stop and think, "Man, I got it good!"
I don't have to stress about surgeries and sickness. I don't have to worry about where I am going to sleep tonight. Or if the A/C will be on when I get home. I know I am going to have a job tomorrow. I know my family is safe and provided for. And the greatest thing of all: I know that if there is a problem, God has everything under control and it is all in His will and it will all work out! What a joy and comfort to know!

Papaw (my Dad's dad) has been in ICU for the past 6 days. And while it was scary and upsetting, it was o.k. We prayed and we comforted each other. The family, (and I mean all the family, which says a lot for 4 kids and too many to count grandkids) cam together. I knew if something not so good happened that it was going to be ok. But I am happy to report something OH SO GOOD happened! Papaw is much better and should be out of ICU today! Yay! He was very weak, but I do believe he will be running out of there this evening ;)

While I do worry and have my hissy fit moments where I just don't understand "Whyyyyyy?!" When I finally calm down, it is nice to realize, I don't have to know "Whyyyyy" I just need to know it happened for a reason. Whether it is a consequence from previous actions, or it happened to prepare me for the future. Whatever the reason, I need not worry, because it did happen for a reason.

"Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and has made the Lord his hope and confidence." - Jeremiah 17:7

Friday, July 23, 2010

Friday Five

1. Running can make a girl tired! I am pooped. But I have followed my schedule everyday! I'm not sure if I am getting faster or slimmer but I think it's a work in progress.

2. Chris found out his exact date for mud school!! This is exciting news! But also just a wee bit sad because he will be gone for 10 weeks!! But it will all work out for the best!

3. Papaw is back in the hospital. He got another infection and had surgery again yesterday on the pacemaker. Mom called me early this morning saying they moved him to ICU because he was having trouble breathing.

4. I am having dinner with a loooong time friend tonight and I am super excited! I made a reservation because you never know how crowded places are going to get these days!

5. I signed my degree check out for my Master's degree this week!! WaaaHoooo! 4 classes left! I am super excited. I will finally be done with school!!! Forever!!!! Maybe......

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

New mantra...

I am NOT a quiter!