Round 2

    I finished my first week of classes! Things have been weird but good. I miss my old classmates but I'm looking forward to spending more time with the friends I have in my new class. I am just ready to kick this class in the butt! Luckily, due to an odd schedule change + holiday weekend, I don't have class again until Friday, so I will have a lot of time to get ahead. My prayer for the coming weeks ahead is that I remember that God has me where I am for a reason. I can't see the end now but I know I will be grateful in the end. His plan is better than mine. When I was in China, Mrs. H used a great analogy for times like these. She said it's like when you're driving to a destination at night. You're headlights can't shine all the way to where you're going, just directly in front of you. God's going to give me the information as I go. Just enough to see what's right in front of me.
    Other than class and studying, I've been trying to spend as much time with my friends as possible. This summer taught me that nursing school isn't everything. I still need to do well, but I need to invest in the other parts of my life as well. It has been great being back with my friends. We've already had several adventures. Last night, we went down to the fair and had a blast. Today, Baker and I hiked at Oak Mountain State Park.

Ledonnel and I at the fair. Of course funnel cakes were a must.

About to hike to the falls!

    Cool story: on the way to the fair, we stopped at Chick-Fil-A for dinner. As we were leaving, I spotted a lady wearing a Maria's Big House of Hope shirt. I stalked her until she got off her phone so I could go over and talk to her. Turns out, she's from Nashville and she knows the Chapmans and is a big fan of Show Hope! It is so encouraging to meet people who support Show Hope and MBHOH.