Update

Bulleted update on my life...

- My best friend Shannon spent the night with me after a Tastefully Simple party where we raised money for an adoption. You can check out Jeanne and Dave's story here. We stayed up for hours talking about everything. I have to admit, that I haven't had Shannon stay the night in years! It was completely worth it.

- Shannon and I have been spending a lot of time together, which is great because she is my Maid of Honor. However, the other day I realized that when she gets married, she will be instantly leaving me to move to North Carolina. I am starting to struggle with the fact that God put Shannon back into my life and will be leaving me in just a few short months.

- I attended a Beth Moore Simulcast with Shannon. It was one of the best experiences ever. I was one of 125,000 women who attended the event. It was world wide via the Internet but it was outstanding. I do believe that that day deserves its own post. It was just what my heart needed. I feel refreshed in my relationship with God.

-Wedding plans are coming along nicely. I finally got my passport in the mail so now Roger and I can book our plane tickets to Mexico. We found a fabulous deal the other day on tickets and are hoping to book them soon. Our wedding is in 8 months and I cannot believe how quickly it is coming.

- My dear brother is far away in California with his new wife. I miss him dearly. Constantly, I remember times of our younger years and just long to be back together again. On the plus side, I have been able to spend time with Roger's brothers, who will be my brothers soon, and that has been a blessing all in itself.

- My sweet fiance turns 20 on Friday and I cannot wait to celebrate his birthday. We are going out to dinner and just enjoying an evening together. Alone. It will be marvelous.

-I mentioned before, Dave and Jeanne are adopting. I live with them and am now a piece of their adoption puzzle. I have to get finger printed and do a physical. As of yesterday, this was a problem because I do not have health insurance. However, today, after months and months of looking for health insurance. I found it. Apparently, this year, I paid for additional coverage through my school without knowing it. This means that I have full health insurance and it is paid for. This is truly a God thing because I had no idea  a program like this was even offered!!

- God is working in my heart in regards to graduate school. On on level, I want to be done and go into work so that I can serve God on the front lines. On the other hand, I want to get my Masters so that I can be more marketable. This is where I struggle. Am I getting my MBA so that I can make more money or is there a reason I am doing this? I am searching and trying to figure out where God is going to have me serve with an accounting degree. ( I must admit, after listening to Beth Moore, I want apply to be an accountant for her...) I am just looking for my purpose and my place in the Accounting world. I already know that I am not like my classmates. I am not seeking a job in the Big Four, working long hours, and making great money. I am just not sure what I am seeking.

-Another blessing in my life, is that my dear friends, Jim and Tiffany are steps closer to bringing home their baby from Ethiopia. You can also read their story here. I know that I am not the person adopting but every time they get closer to bringing home their boy, my heart melts. Every step that they take closer to their son is a step showing me how powerful God is. I just love that God is providing and I cannot be anything but amazed. He cares about everything and is showing me this through this adoption and also Dave and Jeanne's adoption. Amazing.

Well, dear friends, I have written enough. My eye lids are screaming to be shut and I am finally listening...

Grad School

Let me explain something to you...

When I was applying for college, I just knew that I wanted to go to OCC for my first two years. I really didn't even think about it. I got the application and switched my major from elementary education to business administration without thinking twice. As I finished my two year degree, I knew I wanted to go to Binghamton University for my Bachelor's in Accounting. I applied and got accepted. I didn't think about it, I just did it. I am sure at the time, these decisions were harder than I am making them out to be, but it really just seems that simple. Well today, I signed up for my GMATs, these are business tests to get into graduate school. I am all of a sudden feeling very pressured and nervous. I hate that I have to wait for someone to accept me. I am looking into two grad schools, Penn State and Washington State University both for a MBA in Business Administration/ Management. Please just pray that this process goes smoothly and that I am able to make it through my GMATs alive. I will keep you updated on this process. I hope that going through this while I am finishing my senior year and planning a wedding will be a piece of cake. {HA!}

Meet Glory!

I have some exciting news...

Roger and I have decided to sponsor a child! We picked one today and her name is Glory. She is a beautiful 4 year old girl. She is from Tanzania, Africa. I do not know too much information yet but I do know that her mother and father are out of work. They are farmers and only have work when they are needed. Their monthly income is $8.00! Yes, you read right $8.00!!! I just spent eight dollars on my subway sandwich!!! I am so excited that our eyes have been open to this and love that we can help out. I will leave you with a picture and a link of the website. Maybe God will tug at your heart to do something more than just say, "I wish I could help..."

https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child