peace.

Ok so first to explain my absence from here, one last test.

I have been  studying my tail off since my last post because I did eventually get my ATT and picked out my day to take this dreaded test. I've honestly never felt so overwhelmed by information. Try cramming every disease process, potential complications, every drug, their side effects, potential drug interactions, blah blah blah the list goes on and on, and I'm sure you get the picture, but trying to review all this mess in a couple of weeks in order to be prepared for the test that will determine whether or not everything you have worked for the past 2 years will amount to anything. Two words, sttrreeesssseedd oouuuttt. And anyone around me can attest to the fact that I don't handle stress very well :s, (sorry guys). But the good news is, its all over! I took my test today. I had 75 questions and then the test shut off, which I'm hoping is a good sign but I will know for sure on Wednesday (more waiting, I think the Lord is trying to teach me patience or something lol). Be listening very closely at about 8 o'clock and considering I pass I'm sure you'll be able to hear my scream :) Its all in the Lord's hands now. He has led me this far and I know His Will will be done in my life as He sees fit.

And as of Thursday I am officially a homeowner! 

Its a complete miracle in my eyes that only the Lord could have done. As my dad says, on from one thing to the next. I can't wait to get started remodeling my first house!
Its a pretty awesome to experience the Lord's will and His blessings every day. All praise and glory to Him!

I will most definitely have more to come about the whole remodel deal and for suuuurrree about my test results!

These are some verses my dad shared with me that have helped me through this whole experience. Maybe they can touch your heart the way they have mine :)

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Your heart must not be troubled or fearful. John 14:27

In that day you will not ask Me anything. I assure you: Anything you ask the Father in my name, He will give you. Until now you have asked for nothing in My name. Ask and you will receive, that your joy may be complete. John 16:23 - 24

And just because I love it,

here's a picture of my sweet boyfriend and I

 from one of the many past snow days :)

waiting

This seems to be all that I am doing these days.

Right now I am waiting on:

• snow, please send lots so my sweet boyfriend can help me build a snowman and drink hot chocolate

• my ATT (email saying I'm able to test so I can get these boards over with and start working!!)

• warmer weather, I miss flip flops, swimsuits, and days at the lake

• and for the BIG one! I'm waiting on the attorney's office to finalize the paperwork for the purchase of...get this...my first home!

(real pictures to come soon)

This is what I have been so excited about lately that I've been waiting to share. I'm hoping to close on it next week :) As with most "first places", there is some work to be done, but after hooouuurrss of HGTV and DIY network, I'm more than ready to try my hand at painting, laying hardwood and such. Get ready Dad and Ben! I'm drawing a lot of inspiration from this blog that I completely adore called Young House Love. Click here to check them out. I am going to try and document each stage of the remodel with before and after pictures and also use this as a way to get your opinions and suggestions! So you get ready too! Here are a few things that have caught my eye lately:

All from Young House Love, might I add :)

The Lord has most definitely had a hand in all of this I just can't believe it really. Remember how I was counting my blessings, well I'm still counting.