Every year I look forward to YoungLives camp and every year it exceeds my expectations. It is one week of the year that love shines through no matter what happens. It is the one time that the expectations are simple: to love. Showing love is not always simple. It is difficult to show love when…
Tag: God’s Calling
It’s a Funny Story Part 3: What’s Next?
Almost exactly one year ago all of my well thought out plans went out the window. Just the other day a friend asked me about my plans before I knew I was coming to Catholic. I told her the story and she responded with, “Your life would be so different.” It is crazy to think…
Who We Are |First Edition|
Here’s the thing… We are five days into the new year and it has been a roller coaster already. I have spent quite some time now thinking about what in my life needs changing. I have been trying to figure out who the heck I am and what on earth I want to do with…
I am a Social Worker, Scary, I know.
Today (May 9th, 2015), I graduated with my Bachelor’s in Social Work. It hasn’t quite settled in yet and don’t think that it will until I do not return to Shepherd in the fall. It felt a little surreal as I woke up this morning and prepared to walk across the stage in cap and…
It’s a Funny Story Part 2: Life, School, and Health updates
Life has been somewhat of a roller coaster as of late. The last life update I gave was back in february when my plans to attend WVU for grad school fell through (It’s a Funny Story). Fast forward a few months and a lot has happened! Earlier this month I was accepted into the National…
Movie Review: The Drop Box Film
(3/16/15) Tonight I went to the movie theater. This was a big deal for me because I never, ever go to the theater. I don’t watch many movies and when I do I typically wait for them to come out on dvd and then rent them. This time, I wanted to go to the movies….
“Glimpse” of Motherhood
Anyone who knows me personally, knows that all I have ever wanted to be is a mother. I have always wanted a big family. I look forward to the day when I can finally have children of my own, biologically or adopted. I have always been open about this longing and have talked to almost…
Miscellaneous Thoughts
Lately, I have been on a blogging strike. Just kidding. The last several weeks have been kind of a blur. Normally, my days are jam packed from the time I wake up until nine or ten at night. Things are starting to change and I have had a lot more free time as of late….
A Storm You Can Weather 