Home

So I've been home for just over a week now and I keep waiting for "post-project depression" to hit and it just isn't happening. I imagine that should be a positive thing. hahaha. I think the main reason I'm coping so well is that I went straight from one abnormal living arrangement to another (yes, at 28 and after 10 years away being in my parent's house for an extended period of time is abnormal). Add to that realizing that I will not actually ever be in what I'm used to as "normal" since my next stop is a short visit in WPB, followed by a couple days in Otown for a wedding I cannot wait for (cutest dress ever!), then it'll be time to load up and move to Jackson. Yes, "I'm going to Jackson"...I've had that song sung to me so many times.... I've spent the past week trying to figure out all those things that one has to figure out for a move such as this. For instance... I either sold or donated ALL of my furniture. Well almost all of my furniture. All I kept was a white desk and and Ikea butcher block corner unit thingy w/ 2 stools. So basically all the comfortable stuff...yay, don't have it. Or I should say didn't have it. Since getting home last week I've purchased a beautiful Ashley bedroom set. Queen, 4 poster bed with mattress and box spring, side table and dresser w/ mirror. It's gorgeous!!! Then I bought an Ashley living room set (these are 2 seperate purchases from different people/places). It's a great light green couch, chair and ottoman. I'm really happy with what I have an cannot wait to see my new apartment and get it all set up. How weird is it that in just a couple weeks I'll be starting a whole new chapter of my life. I feel like I'm just killing time right now in Pensacola, and I guess technically that's what I'm doing. But it has been so nice to spend some real chill time with my family. Especially since everyone is in the P'cola area. I even got to see a few great friends this past weekend which was a suprise, but very welcome, and I get to see some more this coming week. God is so good, and He has blessed me so much! I cannot wait to get on with this new path He's set my feet too. It's so funny to me looking back at what my life could be like right now if I hadn't set my mind to follow His plan instead of my own. I have ZERO doubt that I would be MISERABLE right now. And yet, I'm filled with ancitipation and excitement for my new adventure. Of course I miss my friends in WP. But I know that the ones that really matter will be a part of me always.

The students are entering into their last week on project in Colorado. It's weird having no idea what they've been dealing with or how God's been working. I am looking forward to getting a full report!!! Keep praying that they are just totally rocked by God this last week...it'll be so cool to hear the stories!!

Alright friends, time to go get more work done. Have a great night!

Yes, yes...I'm alive

I know, I'm sorry. It's been forever since I posted anything. To be fair though I did write a post last week, but I wrote it in word and for some reason my computer wont let me copy and paste it into the blog field (if you have any hints on how to make that happen I'd love to post what I wrote..but I'm not going to rewrite it).

Life in the house continues to be absolutely crazy! I feel like I have something to do or someone to meet with or talk to like every hour of the day. It's been an amazing experience and I've had a ton of fun, but I am definitely beginning to feel a little worn down. I'm trying to throw myself fully into this last week and enjoy every last opportunity I have to get to know our students and staff and just enjoy sharing life together. I really enjoy the community hear and surprisingly (for me) I haven't gotten overly frustrated with the apparent lack of alone time...especially since I am sharing my room. Major accomplishment for me!! YAY!! hahaha. But in all seriousness I booked my flight home to Pensacola, I'll be flying in on the 15th and I'm super excited. Can't wait to spend some time with the fam and live in a house with AC!! ;)

For those of you who haven't heard yet I have accepted a faculty position as an assistant professor at Union University. I start on August 16th. Today I secured an apartment and I'm planning on moving up that way around the 12th. This is really happening and it's just CRAZY!! I'm very excited for this new adventure God has me on, though I have to admit it's not what I expected when He called me to leave PBA. It will certainly be interesting...

Speaking of jobs, last night we gave our project students thier "jobs" for the 3 weeks they are here after the staff leaves. See they will actually live here and run project without any AIA staff or interns here to help them or lead them. It's a great opportunity for them to stretch and to grow. I haven't had an opportunity yet today to talk with any of them about their jobs so I'm excited to go to dinner and process some of this with them. I can't wait to hear what they get up to after we leave (which brings up another rule...we can't have any contact with the students between the day we leave the house and the day the students pack up and leave...that's 3 weeks). I'm sure they will have some interesting stories to share!

Alrighty, time to go and vedge out for a bit before dinner. I hope all are doing well!!

~Loves!!!

Oh..PS...I get my hair cut tomorrow...I'll try to remember to post pics!