New Goal

I keep setting goals for myself, and then don't complete them. So, I'm going to try again. Today, I am setting the goal to read the gospels in one month. I have read them separately, but never together and I think God will teach me a lot. So, by June 18 I will have read the four gospels and finished a goal!

Rawhide Interview Update

I returned to good ole Iowa yesterday afternoon and to be utterly honest, I cried in the airport not wanting to be here. I had such a fabulous time in WI and this was the longest I've stayed there in two years. I've been asked many times how the interview went, and I can't put it into words. I simply felt at home, that it was the perfect fit for me. I was able to interact with the guys, joke around, play kickball, basketball and catch. I had quiet time by a beautiful lake hearing frogs sing to each other. It was a haven and I hope to be a part of it. After Rawhide I met up with Valerie and helped her move into her new apartment where she can be roommate-free and start a professional life! Over the weekend, I was blessed to see Valerie graduate, hang out with my dad and deliver twin calves (both lived) and talk faith with my dad.

This past week was filled with so many blessings that filled my heart with joy and laughter. I think that being content here is going to be a challenge for me but I pray that God helps me find a way.

Long awaited week

Since February I have been looking forward to this week because it is my Rawhide interview/stay. I am feeling so many things. My mind is anxious/freaking out, my heart is at peace. I feel it's a war between God (my heart) and the world (my mind) where the world keeps telling me that this isn't going to work out and I need a back up plan and I'm too confident. But I really feel God telling me this is it. BAHHH!

Big Girl Time!

I graduated this weekend! Cassi (who I've been in many classes and interned with) and I sat next to each other and walked together. It still hasn't sunk in that I am currently done with school. This chapter of my life is closing and I'm moving forward. I honestly don't think it will hit until August when many of my friends start up school again and I will be working. This is a complete shift in my life routine....weird!

My entire family came to graduation and that was really touching that they put forth that much effort (it became a huge headache for everyone) but having them in town filled my heart with much peace. And my friends Greg and Drew came unexpectedly as well as Brian, Caitlin, Craig and a few others. It was almost a surprise as to how much support I felt, and then I got a little overwhelmed being the center of attention.

After graduation, my parents took out the Marr's and the Johnson's and I thought it was pretty cool to watch essentially my three families combine and interact. It was a good time. When the Johnson's left (the girls were READY to go) Mike (Augie's dad) said that he felt that a mini tornado just tore through...mostly true. I think I'm going to miss Ames a lot.