[Sidenote: I haven't updated anything since March. Whoops! Well, I finished my internship in Detroit, went to New Staff Training with CCC this summer, got placed at Michigan State, and got engaged to Nate!  Wow!  That's a lot of life.]

I’ve been home long enough that I realize I do want to do this blog.  I need that place where the thoughts just collect, even if it is just for my own sanity.  I thought I’d reflect back on the past month and see what has happened.

1. I finally got unpacked and used to living at home with my parents again. (There are big tubs in the garage with stuff that I don’t know what to do with)

2. I have been blessed to catch up with lots of friends—Lauren, Rachel, Jamie, Melody, Sara…just to name a few.

3. I have started getting into the flow with support and wedding planning.  Whew! 

4. I have learned that both support and wedding planning are long term projects that take patience, endurance, perseverance, creativity, flexibility, and a good dose of the Holy Spirit in my life each moment.

5. I have booked a church, figured out a reception, looked at photographers, flowers, catering, tried on dresses, looked at a million websites and magazines, make a guest list, made a website, talked to bridesmaids, looked at cakes, and agonized over budgets with my parents.

6. I have adjusted to driving betty the buick once again after a summer apart.  She needs a good oil change this week, too.

7. I have found a new doctor, had a physical, tb test, fingerprints, and got all my forms in to start substitute teaching.

8. I have managed to not yet slip into a slacker mode just because I work from home doesn’t mean I can’t have some structure to my day and be disciplined.

9. Probably a bunch of other things too…

Most of all, I have been encouraged, even through the hard days.  I struggle to be fully content where I am, but at the same time, right now is so important between me and God and I know He has good purposes for my life and heart.  That’s all I really know.  He’s got me.  Thank you, Jesus!