Graduation after Graduation

WHAT A WEEK! I don't think I could possibly fit anything else into it! I find myself constantly running around like a buzzzy bee or like a chicken with my head cut off.

Rebecca's graduation was Thursday and it was three hours! woo wee was I ready to get out of there? Who knew listening to 700+ names read could be so boring? However, I wouldn't have missed it for the world. Why? Because I love sweet Becca Boo! Rebecca has been a blessing to my life. I am happy to call her family!

Mitchell's graduation was Saturday. His was much more personal being that it was a homeschool graduation. It was short, sweet and to the point!

On another note, Madalyn (Mentioned in my previous post) had her surgery on Thursday. She is home now on the road to recovery. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers! I appreciate it as I'm sure Katie does too : )

Austin, Michael, Mitchell, Matthew, Rachael, Bethany, Rebecca and Myself

at Mitchell's Graduation

Bethany, Myself, Michael, Rebecca, Rachael, Matthew, & Mitchell
at Rebecca's Graduation

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The BK ©

"College is not Burger King. You can't have it your way."

-Professor Harry Coverston

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Finding Peace in a Storm

This weekend I read a portion of scripture that particularly stuck in my head so I thought I'd share it...Proverbs 3:5-6. It gave me a sense of comfort and peace. Although I do not know what direction the Lord wants me to take in my life, I know that he has a plan for me. I am comforted in knowing that I do not have to fly solo when making decisions. I am confident that if I stay in fervent prayer, the Lord will show me directly what I need at just the right moment.

I am happy in knowing that whatever I need the Lord will supply in due time.

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not into thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and he shall direct thy paths."

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Bethany's Cotillion

Bethany went to her first dance Saturday night. I have to say that she was beautiful. Since she is the baby in both sides of the family, everyone came out to the house to see her off. We had a full house : )

Here is a quick snapshot before she left for the evening

Bethany, Rebecca & Myself

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Sweet Summertime

Summer has officially started….woo hoo! I have survived my freshman year at UCF. This year has had it’s up and downs but I have really enjoyed it!

With school behind me (at least for a little while), here are a few things I am looking forward to:

• Visiting with old friends
• Spending time in Georgia
• Relaxing at the beach
• Zach & Emily's Wedding
• Soaking up some Florida rays
• Harmony Highlands

I am tickled pink to bring out the bathing suits, sunscreen, inevitable aloe vera and picnic lunches. Let's hit the beach!

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Easter Photo

Bethany, Rachael, Rebecca & I

A chilly Sunday afternoon on Easter

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Summer Itch

Yeah, I finally have a chance to sit down and write for a bit! : )

Madalyn's surgery was cancelled due to a "bug." They will have to reschedule her appointment. Please continue to pray for Miss Madalyn and sweet Katie.

School is going well. My classes are getting pretty intense but I'm up for the challenge. I have two weeks before finals and I can't wait to be out. I have come down with a severe case of the "summer itch." I can't wait for my feet to hit the white sand so I can enjoy some Florida rays.
In treating the "summer itch" I bought a new kiNNda funky outfit. (It was inspired by you, Marjoniqua -Thanks)

This past month, I was blessed to visit with a dear friend of mine. Although we have gone our separate ways, I am thankful that we had the chance to come together, respect our differences and love each other all the same. We spent the weekend reminiscing on old memories and realized that we had both unconsciously changed. We're no longer little girls with school girl crushes worrying about what to wear to the prom. Instead, we are rational "adults" contemplating nursing/med school. The two of us went from dancing around her room in pj's to sipping coffee at the local Starbucks©. My oh my how a single year can change a person!?!? After the weekend with my best friend, I was reminded of the small things in life that make it all peachy : )

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