Calmness...

In my last post I mentioned that the past few years have been somewhat difficult. I've been in a place where I haven't been truly happy. Being how I am, though, I have always tried to put on a happy face and just continue through life. Yet, deep down, I haven't been happy. I am not sure where it stems from, maybe it just built upon itself over the last few years.

This weekend changed all of that. After talking with my good friend Saturday and then just driving down old winding dirt roads with the windows down and music blaring, I realized...I am happy. Deep down, truly happy. Again, I can't pinpoint a reason why, but I just feel calm and at ease and blessed with my life. I feel like I have a purpose and that I am where God wants me to be right now. Sure, there are a few minor details that I wish were a little different (like my hour commute :), but overall, I can say that I am at ease with who I am and where I am.

I am looking forward to what the future holds, and I know that God has some amazing plans for my future and I can't wait to see what they are. Until, I'm going to enjoy the sunshine and driving down my dirt roads :)

Erin

Oh what a life....

So...I started this blog to right my feelings down. I did a good job in the beginning of posting, then somehow I can to a wall. I just don't feel that I have much to say and honestly, in my personal life, I don't have much going on.

For the past couple of years that had been the case. My life is "boring". Not sleepy boring, and luckily there hasn't been any "turn your life upside down" events happen. It's just been an up and down flow of same ol same ol. I know that I really shouldn't complain. All in all, I am very lucky to have the life I do. I just want a little spice added, ya know?

The past couple of weeks I have felt at peace. I'm in a steady routine of waking up at the crack of dawn (4:45 am, people), getting ready for work, commuting an hour, working the same job, commuting an hour and a half home, eating, playing with my dogs, going to bed, and starting over. Sounds mundane, but lately I've felt ok with it all. I am officially in up to my eyes with my new job, and am surprisingly loving it. NEVER would I have thought I would be in the law field when I love teaching so very much. I do hope to one day give teaching another go, but as of right now, I really feel God is keeping me where I'm at.

I've worked really hard on accepting where God has put me in life up to now. I still have a few days where I will start having doubt and be upset that I am not at the place where I thought I would be, but I have to remind myself that everything truly happens for a reason. This verse is taped to my computer, and I read it constantly and remind myself that He really has a plan for me and if I continue to love and grow through Him, He will continue to point me in the path I was made to have.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

Proverbs 3:5-6

I have found a new favorite song that I crank up in the car when I'm feeling a little down. If you haven't heard it, listen, and I'm sure it will make your day brighter.

Randy Houser- In God's Time

It's really amazing, and gives me an all over feeling of peace and calmness that I need.



This past month the south has been hit with storm after storm and it breaks my heart to hear of all of the people that have lost their lives during these terrifying tornadoes. We have been fortunate enough to have been spared in my immediate area of Georgia, but just an hour or so north was hit pretty hard a month ago. It brings things back into perpective quickly when you hear of all of those stories. Please keep everyone in your prayers during these difficult times. I know that they are all in a much better place, but it is hard for the loved ones left behind.

Also, my best friend's grandfather recently passed. In a way it was unexpected and again we all know that he is living with God and is no longer in pain, but his loved ones are left hurting and sad, please pray for this family as they lean on each other during this time.

This seem like a random post, but it's what's been on my mind lately. I hope that everyone has had a great week and have a fun and safe Memorial weekend.

Erin

Where do I start??????

Hello blog world, it's me!

Wow, this past month has been INSANE!!!!!! I have so much to cover, but don't want an extremely long post...so here goes.

Wedding

 
   My best friend got married almost three weeks ago. It was an amazing weekend. I enjoyed getting to spend some great quality time with her before she became a married woman.

Swan Coach House for the Bridal Luncheon

  She was the most beautiful bride EVER! I seriously was in awe of her. I cried through the whole ceremony, but was so happy that she was marrying her best friend (next to me of course me :)he he).

Stunning

She's home now, and I miss seeing her almost every weekend. Guess it's time for a roadtrip to Macon :)

                         Lovebug's 2nd Birthday

My lovebug turned 2 on the 7th. We went to the zoo for her party. She was so adorable and knew it was all about her. She showed off her sassy walk and I think enjoyed herself. I have made every one of her brother's birthday cakes and now I'm making hers.

                                                       Pink Ballerina Hippo

Work

Well, it's offical. I have a new position at work. Growing up I told myself time and time again that I NEVER wanted to do anything involving law. I have always found it boring. God has been laughing at me a lot lately. I started at my law firm as an in between job, until I could find another teaching job. Soon, a whole year had past and I was still there. I have now been promoted to Jr. Paralegal and at the moment it feels right to be where I am. So....until I hear from God otherwise, I'm in the law field. Crazy :)

Prayers

This past weekend we had a major scare. One of my best friends was rushed to the hospital. I rushed to her house and stayed with her kids (my B-Bop and lovebug) for a couple of days. We were literally on a roller coaster ride. One day is was bad news, then good news, then bad news, so on and so on. I finally was able to see her later in the weekend. It always gives me goosebumps to see God's work in action. Numerous times we had a room full of people just praying over her, asking God to heal her or help us understand.

Our prayers were answered.

She was finally able to come home Sunday night after being in the hospital since Thursday. It ended up not being the extremely serious problem that we at once thought. She is doing a whole lot better and we are all so happy and blessed that she is ok. I love her dearly and hated seeing her in that position.

In a nut shell I think I have summed up everything that has been going on lately. Busy, busy, busy. Luckily it looks like things will be slowing down for a little while around here.

The next few weeks I'm going back to working hard to lose weight. I have lost 50 lbs. and want to lose another 40. So I started weight watchers and 5K training watch out, I'm coming for you!

Happy Hump Day!!!!!

Erin