The Life of a Grad Student/Wife Person

 TODAY:

• i am tired. 

• i am relieved that it's Thursday (my Friday :)). 

• i am excited about sleeping in tomorrow. 

• i am excited about NOT doing school work tonight and hanging out with Dane, even if it is just watching a movie on the couch (which means i'll fall asleep....seeing as i'm tired). 

• i am encouraged by my friends and family and Dane.

• i am overwhelmed by the fact that i am righteous because He is righteous.

• i am feeling blessed to be in school, even if it does take up most of my life and time and is stressful and i'm behind

• i am moved by my classes, my professors, and their insight.

• i am learning more than my little brain can manage, and I'm in love with what I'm learning!

• i am learning that grace isn't a "thing" to hold on to and grab...it isn't tangible. BUT it is given to those with true faith. It's unconditional. He gives it to those who truly believe. Gives....by nothing i can do or convince Him i did. It's free. It's freeing!

• i love the weather! 

• i am excited about seeing my friends and going fishing with Dane.

• i am loved and feel like spreading my love.

• i am HAPPY.

• We can only see, think, and feel what is present. Little do we know that what is going on in the big picture is what matters. The overall plan for our life is bigger than our little segment we're living.

• if i could communicate to you what is going on in my brain and the things i'm learning, you'd be blown away too. however, i can't. because it's overwhelming and wonderful all at the same time!

• i hope everyone enjoys their weekend of beautiful weather

• this has been all about me. i feel selfish. i am selfish. it gets in the way alot!

Thanks for letting me ramble. This is what my brain has felt like since school started. FULL of STUFF! i needed to get some of it out :)

Blessed!!

School is so great! I seriously love it. I forgot how much I liked school. PLUS, I'm learning about what I am passionate about. I've already grown by leaps and bounds, and I'm exhilarated to see what the Lord will do in my life in the next 2 1/2 years! Seriously, I can't describe to you the sheer excitement of what He is teaching me here.

On another note, I am BLESSED! Why? Because I have an awesome husband who has packed up our house (we move tomorrow and Wednesday) while I've been doing school work... and is glad to do it! I married a man who has such a great servant heart. YAY DANE! I love you and I'm thankful for you :)

Ok I'll stop grossing you out with pictures of my husband. I can't help it! He's my best friend and I love him :)

That is all.

Love to all.

oh man...

Well everyone............... I start grad school tomorrow!!

I'm a little nervous, but overall excited and sort of ready! After I finish this program, I will be on my way to something that I've always wanted to do........help people through counseling. Needless to say, I'm going to be challenged and changed in so many ways in the next 2.5 years. I've been reading some of the material I'll be studying more in depth come tomorrow, and the Lord has already spoken to me in multiple ways. God is good!

In other news, we're moving to Yazoo City. It's not that far of a move, but we want to live closer to highway 49 and just in civilization :) We're excited! We'll be moving February 9th to a cute 2 bedroom apartment.

Hunting season is officially over. I never ever ever thought I'd say this, but I'm actually kind of sad. Hunting has been a source of fun times this year! From Texas to Greenwood to Philadelphia to Starkville and all of the other places we've been, we've had a blast and I've learned a lot about it. I can officially say I feel like a hunter's wife and I'm happy that Dane is so passionate about it. Next up: fishing!! I'm pretty pumped about this time of year........seeing as I'm so much better at fishing than Dane is. KIDDING! I just like to tease him. But it's a blast spending a beautiful day fishing!

I've started working at my old stomping grounds once, sometimes twice a week. THE SEATTLE DRIP! For the first time in a while I'm actually truly enjoying my job. My bosses are incredible and my co-workers (some of which I've been friends with since I worked here in high school!) are encouraging. Nothing like a Christian environment to work in! I feel so blessed.

Please pray for this transition that's about to happen with school! AH! Love you all. :)