new horizons

As all the hustle and bustle of the holidays is finally slowing down and coming to an end, I'm finally getting a chance to take a step back and count my blessings. This past year has been something else, to say the very least. I've experienced trials and heartache but also had the joy of overcoming those same trials and finding the strength to move past that heartache. I have always said that the Lord works in mysterious ways but this year has just proven that over again to me. He has held me in His arms when I couldn't stand alone and I believe He smiled down upon me when I found that solid rock to stand on again. He brought me through nursing school, helped me to get an interview and a job on a floor that I actually wanted to work on, all within the same week. Now He is guiding me through another life decision (more to come soon on this topic!). He's given me back my health. My UC is in full remission for the time being with no sign of things changing. My medicine is still working like it should. Our insurance is still paying their part and through a program Humira offers more than most of the remaining cost is taken care of. My mom's new medicine seems to be working as well. I'm so glad to finally have her back to her energy-filled self. This past year we have grown so close and I am honored to call her my mother, my confidant, and my best friend. The Lord is using my dad at Forty-Forks like I never could have imagined. I can see true and complete faith in Jesus when I look in dad's eyes. He stepped out on a limb when he closed his business of almost 30 years in Jackson to follow the Lord's will for his and our life and has not looked back since. The Lord has not let us down. Its an awesome feeling to live within His grace. My brother and sister are precious. As often as my sister tries to steal my clothes and my brother uses me for rides to his girlfriends house, I must say they both are truly my best friends. I thank the Lord for them every day and I know He has great things in store for both of their lives. Ben is the most recent addition to this whirlwind I call life, and I must say the timing couldn't have been any better. As to where it goes from here, I'm leaving that up to the Lord's will but I am most definitely taking advantage of every moment He gives me with this sweet boy.

As I move into next year, I will keep these blessings in the back of my mind and close to heart so as to not forget all that He has done for me. Take some time and reflect back on everything the Lord has done for you this past year. Thank Him, and open your mind and heart to receive the blessings that are to come.

Our God truly is an awesome God.

it just keeps getting better

I can sum this all up for you guys real quick like...graduation on Tuesday, job interview on Thursday, then....a job offer on Friday!! God is soooo good :) Its on the cardiac floor I wanted to be on too! Its a nights position which is something I will have to get used to but hey I will NOT complain! I am sooo blessed. Getting to know the sweetest guy plus graduation and soon after a job offer equals the best month ever!!

cowboy take me away

Ironic title right? :)

"There are guys who grow up thinking they'll settle down some distant time in the future, and there are guys who are ready for marriage as soon as they meet the right person. The former bore me, mainly because they're pathetic and the latter, quite frankly are hard to find. But its the serious ones I'm interested in, and it takes time to find a guy like that whom I'm equally interested in. I mean, if the relationship can't survive the long term why on earth would it be worth my time and energy for the short term?" The Last Song, Nicholas Sparks

This is one of my all time favorite quotes. I've held it close to my heart and tried to base my relationships off of it. And now I do believe its beginning to pay off. Love comes unexpectedly. But it also arrives when you need it most. Let's just say I couldn't be happier.

Now for other updates. I graduated on Tuesday from nursing school.

I still find it hard to believe its really over. But I can't wait to start this next chapter of my life. Its just a waiting game now though, as I wait to take boards. Hopefully it will be sooner rather than later.

Humira and I kind of had a rocky moment there, but things are back on track and better than ever.

I have a job interview this afternoon on a floor which I would absolutely love to work on. I feel like things are finally starting to fall into place. The Lord is opening doors, and I'm just praying and patiently waiting this time.  After my interview we're heading to Nashville for a much needed get away. Christmas lights and ICE! will make for a great next few days. But, I will look forward to coming home to see my cowboy. :)

falling together instead of falling apart

That is just exactly how you can describe my life right now. The Lord is most definitely working and I couldn't be anymore excited. He has helped me through the hardest past few years of my life and bringing me out triumphant because nursing school is almost over! I have my last final in the morning and my pinning ceremony on Tuesday :) Gees I smile just thinking about it! I had an interview with the human resources department at Jackson General last week and I have an interview on a cardiac floor this Thursday for a full time RN position! I know the Lord will place me where He sees fit but go on and say a little prayer for me! Then the thing I was so excited and couldn't wait to share...well the ball is finally rolling on that one! I want to wait until some more things are finalized before I put it all out there but let's just say things are for sure going my way! Then one other that I can't help but smile about is Ben. This is from last Friday night where we went to Mistletoe Ball as chaperons. How ironic I know lol.

We shall see where it all goes but I'll for sure keep you updated :)

But anyways I need to study some more and get some sleep but I have just been so blessed these past couple weeks I couldn't help but share! More to come soon :)