Say, Say, Say.

Where has time gone? I can't believe the last week of July is quickly approaching. I've had it marked off in my calendar for a few months now, with plans to drive back to Lubbock and make the final move from the cottage to my new apartment. Bittersweet. But overall very exciting.

Since my last post, I went on a week getaway to Napa Valley and tasted the best (and most!) wine I have ever drank. As if I didn't love wine enough before, that trip definitely set me over the edge. I was on cloud 9 the entire time-- especially because the weather was literally 40 degrees cooler than what we live in here in Texas. It seems ridiculous to me now that I got a fleece while I was in Monterrey, but I would have froze without it! Here are just a couple of my favorite pictures from the trip.. Really doesn't even do it justice at all!

Yosemite National Park

Down to the wine tasting!

Castello di Amorosa Vineyards

Just a few closing thoughts-

1. I can't wait to be in Lubbock tomorrow.

2. I have missed TWO Sean McConnell concerts this week in DFW and will finally be seeing him at Bluelight next weekend.

3. Be spontaneous.
4. Be BOLD.

5. This is my last summer as a nurse aide. I am so ready for the BSN, RN after my name.

6. Faith in God includes Faith in His timing.

As always-

Fireworks.

I'll make it quick..

A month ago when I last posted I never thought I would be where I am right now. It's funny how things change and turn out. I'm continually blown away how God closes doors and opens others in our lives and am so thankful that I have trust in Him to do so without falter. I talk about a month ago-- what about 3 months ago? My world was flipped upside down and I was a little lost and very hurt. I can't even say how thankful I am for the power of prayer and some great friends that picked up the broken pieces.

It's been a whirlwind of a summer already-- Working at the hospital, a river trip in San Antonio, spending time with friends and family, a quick 4 day get-away to Tulsa to see Allison, and now fourth of July weekend filled with a rangers game, family, food, the lake and fireworks! (unfortunately not AT the rangers game, we missed that memo. ha!)

I had so much fun in Tulsa getting to catch up with Allison. We played golf, had an extremely relaxing day at the spa, layed out at the pool, and did enough shopping to last me into next year! ;) It is so great that we get to have these fun times together and our friendship never skips a beat.

Since I usually close with a video, I'll fight the urge to post Drake or Katy Perry's "Firework" and instead give a little shout out to Megan. I just finished reading her blog and I am also obsessed with this song and the meaning behind it. How wonderful!

Happy Summer, friends! :)