A New Day.

So, this weekend, my sis graduated college. What an incredible accomplishment! So the past few days have been filled with praise and time with family. Which is always welcome around here...In celebrating, I was filled with memories of that time in my life. When letting go seemed impossible and moving forward seem daunting. Tuscaloosa was the place where I had grown up the most and God had recreated a servant's heart within me. And until this day, I remember that time as being one of the sweetest seasons of my life. Praise God for seasons. For bringing us in and out of sorrow and reintroducing us to joy. But most importantly, for being the same God through it all. There is such sweet peace in knowing that He is exactly who He says He is. He will do what He says He will do. And He is faithful even when we are not. Hallelujah for time passed and for what lies ahead.

Below are some of my favorite still shots from the weekend.

All the ladies with Ambie and her oh-so-lovely nursing uniform...

This was when we realized that this pinning was nothing like we'd practiced...

Me and the graduate :)

Ambie and I with our sweet mom...

Ambie, Holly, and I...

My Memaw and I :) Can you see the resemblance?

She did it!

"I'm gonna sing this song
To let you know that you're not alone
And if you're like me
You need hope, coffee, and melody
So sit back down
Let the world keep spinning ‘round
For yesterday's gone and today is waiting on you to show your face..."

Robbie Seay Band

Cal, I Blogged. Are You Proud?

I know, I know. I haven't written ANYTHING since thanksgiving. Let's just say that I've been enjoying those things I was/am thankful for and completely forgot to fill the whole world in on what's going on in my life. So for all 5 followers of mine: here's an update.

Have I mentioned that I love what I do? Love my job. Love taking care of women. Hearing their stories. In greater news: I passed my boards and am now a board-certified Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner (Lots of words, I know. You should write the credentials after your name on every letter you write!) So yay! Another chapter of my life closed. Another to be opened.

Oh and, no, I'm still not married. For some reason, everyone above the age of fifty can't seem to grasp it and thinks that I'm "such a sweet girl." Apparently that makes me marriage-material. Ha, who knows. Anyway, I'm still being patient on the dating front. BTW spread the word, my middle-aged friends, that I won't date someone via text message or ask them out first. Seems like guys nowadays haven't gotten that memo.

AND Amber and I moved from our sweet, wonderful house into an apartment. I know you might think that it was a crazy move, but it cut all ties from the parents and is allowing us to save money. That way, we can be better stewards and dream bigger. I'll post pics sometime soon of the fabulousness that is our humble abode.

Finally, Amber graduates tomorrow. I mean, really?? Seems like yesterday she was sucking her thumb and staring wide-eyed into space as a oh-so-adorable toddler. And tomorrow, she'll be a big girl. I'm very proud to call her my sister, and most importantly, my friend.

So: Here's to new beginnings! New journeys. New chapters. I raise my proverbial glass to what's to come. And I promise to keep you more informed on the ups and downs.

Happy Thursday, friends...

"Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun." Psalm 37: 3-6