Wow, it's been awhile since I last posted on this blog! Much has happened! A little recap of how the summer ended, plus an outlook of what's to come- in no particular order!
First, I got a job!!!! Praise God!!! After fervently searching all summer- Jesus, in His perfect timing has given me the perfect job!!! He is faithful!!!
Second, I started Graduate School!!!! :)) Also another day I never thought would come! It's intense but has been SO affirming that it's exactly what God and I want to do with my life! I'm so excited to see how He is going to use me in the lives of those I'll come in contact with!
Third, Ive gotten to take some fun and quick trips to Louisiana, Kansas City, Shreveport, Texarkana, Houston and the lake with the best boyfriend ever to see families and friends!!
Fourth, Ive gotten to hang out and spend some awesome time with some of my best friends before they head off on their next big God adventures! (Molly, Caroline, Abby, and Macy!)
Fifth, made a new and dear sweet sista friend! (Katlyn!)
Sixth, just good ole' plain summer fun...baseball games, a little sand volley ball, cookouts, long talks outside late into the night, walks, pool parties, hiking Petit Jean, late night swims, swings and dinners with friends to name a few.
Seven, is self explanatory :) And what an amazing seven its been!
Eight, encountering God in a whole new way and seeing Him use some of the hardest and toughest situations in my life for His glory and for some intense time with Him during my extremely free schedule. Praise Him for bringing us to His heart and setting not only us apart to be with Him but for also setting time apart to seek Him in relationship and hear Him speak. He has taught me ALOT this summer, and I mean ALOT- but not all of it is something I will divulge on this blog.
Needless to say, its been an incredible summer filled with a TON OF FUN! I'd venture to say its been the best summer- so far! Goodness, I can't even begin to describe how thankful I am for it all. God has richly blessed me indeed. And even though the end of summer meant sending my younger brother and two of my best friends off to college, my cup is overflowing. Talk about feeling humbled. I dont deserve this. Not one bit. Grace is the only way to explain it.
Grace, what a big word. We throw it around often (cough*my car*cough) :) but to truly understand its vast and deep meaning?! I would totally win that game of "Never Have I Ever."
With all that being said; I'm ready for fall now! God is so cool (no pun intended)- He made four different seasons each with their own excitements and perks. Football season has now descended upon us, and every good Southern girl is excited about it- even if she isnt a huge sports fan. Cooler temperatures, brightly colored leaves, weddings, festivals, hiking, the Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving with families, bon fires, church events, birthdays, pumpkins, warm smelling candles, blue jeans, country music and possibly cowboy boots.
**As a side note-Yes, I said possibly. I’ve recently been wanting some cowgirl* boots for this fall. I want them every year and every year I go shopping for ‘em and never find any that I really like …so I have yet to own some. But I’ve got a good feeling about this fall. This is going to be THE ONE! I’m going to finally have my first pair of cowgirl* boots, even if I have to search high and low (ok not really)- but I just think they’re really cute y'all!!! So we’ll see…. I mean, I am a "Pioneer Woman" in training!
Alright, I see you September 1st! In the spirit of football season, lets kick the Fall season off right and early! !
So let me be the first to tell you: HAPPY FALL Y’ALL!
-Kate
