My Birthday

My mom and I went to Maquoketa Caves State Park and got dirty! I spent most of my birthday underground exploring caves and squirming my way through tight spaces. It was so much fun, but today I can barely move. Every muscle aches and I have lots of bruises, but it was worth it!

I am officially packed for Colorado and I leave for Columbia tomorrow before heading out on Wednesday. I can't wait. I'm really excited but I think I'm also a little nervous. There is a lot of change ahead of me which makes life kinda scary. It helps to know that God is in control and that I can trust Him to take care of me.

Also, unrelated to any of this, my family's new dog has decided that I am his favorite person. I don't think he realizes that I am the girl who doesn't like dogs. Boy, will that be a let down when he finds out. I hope I don't break his little doggy heart.

3 months later

I think I've discovered bloging really isn't my thing. But for those of you who would like an update.....

I graduate in 6 days then I'm going to Colorado to work and be in an awesome project group!! Then I don't have a job, I don't have insurance, and I don't have a place to live. However, it is all being worked out as we speak. And apparently I needed to work on trusting God because all of this leaves me no other choice.

I'm kind of scared but also excited. I'm sad to leave so many people here in Des Moines, but looking forward to being with and meeting new people in Columbia. Basically my life is one huge package of emotions right now and I struggle to even put it into words. God is always working but he is about to do some major renovations in my heart!