Summer, Thus Far

Summer, thus far has consisted of work, family, a few friends, not much sleep, home, and new opportunities.  Working full time as a C.N.A. is physically and emotionally taxing.  After a full 8 hour shift, sometimes longer if it's been a crazy day at work, I come home to train for my half marathon on June 27 (the day after I find out about the nursing program...).

I am grateful to be home.  So much has changed in just one year.  Family and friend dynamics have changed.  I have new neighbors, coworkers, etc.

I am still enjoying my health!  This is truly a tender mercy because I have been working so hard and so much with so little sleep ( I get up at 5:40 for work, and who wants to go to bed early when there is so much fun to be had in the summer!)

And I am so thankful for an eternal perspective that reminds me what matters most.  We all have plenty to think about and right now I am experiencing one of those times.  I just need to remind myself to take everything one day at a time.

With all the big life decisions ahead of me, running is keeping me very sane.  Some days I end up needing to run 10 miles to think through things, but I am grateful that I am able to do so :)

Also, last night I had the unexpected opportunity to be able to hike down the base of the "Y" in Provo (it's a long story).  Anyways, I am so grateful for the opportunity that I had to have some peace and quiet.  I like to take opportunities like this to thank God and remember how blessed I am to be so healthy.  I like to believe that most, if not all, of my life will be healthy.


In summery, I am home for the summer.  I miss college when I'm away and I miss home when I'm away.  Haha what can ya do?  I miss my friends serving missions like crazy and coming home with nearly all my friends gone is like rubbing salt in a wound.  Simply put, I miss them all.  So, here I am in a little Utah town supporting my many missionary friends.  You may not know this, but I support you, I pray for you, and I miss all of you.  And when you come home, I am very excited to see you all  :)  Because summer just isn't the same without any of you.