Sneak Peek

I have no idea where to start.
I wish anything I wrote could capture how absolutely beautiful, challenging, heart breaking, amazing and blessed my summer was.
In a nutshell, and at the risk of sounding very cliche..these past few months have changed me.
So many different events happened that built up to this.

Here is a sneak preview of what I will be posting about in the upcoming weeks:
(I figure if I write them down here, I am more likely to actually post them.)

In the very beginning, there was a bit of heartbreak..which ended up being a huge blessing in disguise.
Then staff training started.
Paisley was born.
Campers came.
I forgot about the outside world.
Amazing friendships were formed.
I lived. I loved. I learned.
I had my heart smushed.
I grew.
I danced, sang, taught, learned, laughed, prayed and played--all day long, every day.

It was the absolute best experience of my life.
Now that it's over, I'm not gonna lie to you--I'm scared to death.

Lack of bloggage.

Hello friends,
I have been awful at updating my blog for the past 3 (yes, three!) months.
I can't wait to start spending some time telling you my wonderful stories from my wonderful summer...
but that won't be happening until tomorrow.

Today, I am spending time getting crafty for my dear friend Lea's birthday gift.
Camp rekindled my love for getting creative. (Yay!)
On today's agenda--
paper bead necklace and a sweet patterned bleach dye shirt :)


Time to go unpack from wedding week, do some laundry,
and get crafty!

best. summer. ever.

Another quick update before I head back to camp--
This summer has so far been truly the best experience of my life.
I have made amazing friends, met amazing kids and I get to do amazing things all day long.
I know this is truly where I am supposed to be.
Every time I come home from camp, I cannot wait to get back.
(Not that I don't love seeing my family and friends back home)
I can't function well in the real world anymore, I never thought I would say I don't miss tv, internet, driving or public places.
I am in awe of God's creation at this beautiful place and amazed at how He is working in my life, never have I felt so blessed.
How did I get so lucky?

180

Here's a quick update before I catch up on some much needed sleep.
First of all, I apologize for the lack of bloggage lately.
I have been in Ashland for camp staff training.
I am preparing myself for the best summer of my life and what I know will be a huge growth experience.
My life has done a 180 in the past three weeks, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
I thought part of my world had fallen apart after a certain situation, but it ended up being a huge, and I mean HUGE blessing in disguise.
I wouldn't change a thing.

Speaking of blessings, the pictures above are of my first niece, Paisley.
She was born June 2nd at 1:54am and she is the most beautiful little girl I have ever laid eyes on. Every time I look at her, I can't help but be in complete awe and amazement that God created her and already has His plan for her.

I am so excited for this summer, and I will try to blog when I can get to my computer on the weekends.
Time for sleeeep. :)

Feeling really blessed today to have such wonderful friends who will drop anything and be there when I need them the most.
Thankful for a God who is showing His presence.
Last but not least, thankful for chocolate, ice cream and music.

I just moved home today and realized (for the millionth time) that I have way more clothes than I need, and I will be in a uniform 6 days a week this summer so there is no need for anything else to take up space in my tiny closet.
I'm in the middle of sorting everything out right now, and my "maybe" pile is a bit too large...I'll try to be strong willed.
Mark my words, from today until the end of the summer, I will NOT buy any clothes or shoes, no matter how cute or how cheap they are.
(If it's in writing, I think I might hold myself to it better)

I miss Lincoln already.

the lake
being outside
eating on the deck
the beautiful trees
my friends
my roommates
the coffee
the freedom
dvr and wireless internet
ellie, alex, austin
my room
my bed
my big bathroom
my huge closet
noodles & co.



Thankfully, I am heading back tomorrow morning.
Sadly, the reason I am going back is for finals.

Speaking of...I need to get back to work on my paper.