Blessed.

I am so thankful right now. It's my first weekend that I actually have some time do to things like blogging! I am blessed beyond measure... that's really all I have to say right about now. Old friendships are continuing to be strengthened and grown, and new friendships are forming with full force!
College is beautiful. I have never made friends so fast in my entire life. Maybe it's because of the rigor of the nursing program, maybe it's because it's just a bigger sea with more fish... I'm not sure, but I do know that God has blessed me with some amazing friends. In four weeks, I have made lifelong friends. I know it. We have been through thick and thin in just these four short weeks. Intense joy, intense fear, intense anxiety, intense confusion, intense conversations, intense happiness, intense bonding, intense love, intense growing, intense life! All of it :) We've done it together... in FOUR weeks. That blows my mind. We have found our niche, each of us enjoying the time spent together, still getting to know each other and how each of us works and thinks. It will be fun to see where we are in just another four short weeks! :) Caitlin and Carissa, Taylor, Kat, and Abbey too... I love you :) I can't wait watch God's plan for our core little group unfold!

Then there's the old friends...
My dear friend Kaylin, who I love and miss so very much... it's just not the same without my Sunday morning hug :) I know God is doing beautiful things through you and in you... and I can't wait to see you in a couple weeks!

My lovely little friend E. I see you less and less, you know! But I love that you hang out with the football team and are enjoying senior year :) I'm going to come see your choir concerts and cheer embarrassingly loud, because I love choir, and I love you. So you're welcome in advance.

Finally, Miss Emma. My miracle friend. Today I sat and talked with you for twenty five minutes about worldliness... and how you and I get to trust in Christ alone... that He will sustain and carry us. How blessed am I? To be loved by Jesus so much, that he would let me know you. I am DAILY blessed by you. I have been rebuked, challenged, encouraged, and loved by the most beautiful darling young woman whose faith draws me to my knees. Because of you, I love Jesus more. What more could I ask for? Yes, you are in the "old friend" pile... but the "forever friend" pile? You are at the top of the list, sweet best friend. I love you so much, and miss you like crazy. Hugs and kisses for you :)