Blessings

So today I realized that it's been a while since I've posted any kind of update or any pictures that have to do with what's going on in my life...so I think it's time for that :) This isn't really in order, but just some of the happenings that have taken place since last time I updated with pictures, which was about a year ago!! The past year has been an absolute whirlwind, with graduate school, 2 jobs, an internship, friends, family, Jake, homework, bills, laundry, and cleaning...but I've had so much fun :)

 Me and my girls have spent a ton of time together, going here and there and just being crazy :) I love them and am so thankful to have met them at work, and that we are still friends and hang out, even though I no longer work with them. They are so much fun, and I love them so much!

 I have gotten to spend a lot more time with my family within the last couple of months, even thought they're still an hour and a half away...and my brother is still in Wyoming!! He'll be there for a while still, and to tell the truth I'm not sure when he'll be back in this area! :(  The more time that goes by that I'm not around my family very much, the more thankful I am for them for their love, support, and care for me, no matter what I'm going through. I honestly have the best family anyone could ask for, even though they are a bit dysfunctional at times (but then again, whose family is normal? haha). They are the reason I am who I am today ♥

I got to go to Atlanta last month and see my best friend from college, Katie. She is married now and working as a nurse there, and I hadn't seen her since CN's homecoming last October, even though we talk just about every other day. I miss her so much and it was SO good to get to see her and catch up and just have girl time :) She has been such a constant support and friend for me since we started living together freshman year of college, in August of 2007!

Jake and I have been SO blessed to not only live in the same town now for the past year, but also to have the security of at least the next year to be here. He is working at ETSU in the athletic department, and will be there until at least next July, and I finish school next May, so it works perfect! Neither of us know what the future holds, and we're trying to just wait and trust in God's timing, but for now we're just glad not to have to do long distance anymore :) He is so good to me, and I definitely don't deserve him, but I'm glad I found him! I've decided not to rush the future, but just to enjoy life and take things as they come. God is in control anyways, and I might as well just rest in His arms.

Savannah and Jackson, my precious niece and nephew, are as adorable as ever! Of course I am biased because I am their aunt, but let's be honest, look at their precious faces! It makes me sad that I don't live closer to them, but I get by on the many pictures that my sister posts, so I at least feel like I'm there. They light up my life so much and I am so thankful for them. Our family has been going through some rough times lately, and have been forced to trust God more than ever, because it really has come to a point where He's our only hope. It's extremely difficult not knowing what the future holds for any of us, but I guess that's the beauty of life...trusting God to lead you through and to guide you towards him, even through the storm.