Well, it has been a while since I was last here so I figured it was time for me to follow up. The last post was probably one of the happiest I have ever written. And since that day, not one bit of happiness has faded. I (we) are still on cloud nine. We refer to each other as fiance' now and that makes my heart happy. I find myself looking at him while he is working or playing ball and I catch myself smiling thinking about how totally blessed I am.
I couldn't imagine anyone more perfect for me and I am so excited to start our lives as Mr.&Mrs.
We have been making forward progress in the wedding planning, although it is at a halt right now because it vitally important that I make it through nursing school. BUT, we have gotten a few things done! First and foremost, I HAVE A DRESS! A dress that every girl dreams of, the kind of dress that truly makes me feel like a princess and I cannot wait to wear it and meet my handsome soon-to-be husband at the alter.
We have decided on a venue. But our struggle right now is a date! We thought we had one, then we change. Then we set it, then we change. It's a never-ending process. We would get married this weekend if we could but with both of us being in school it is hard trying to figure out how we want to go about the wedding. So hang tight- as soon as we know for sure I will make it public!
We both just want to express our utmost gratitude for all of the phone calls, texts, messages, and just words of kindness about the engagement. We are elated to have such an awesome group of family and friends that we know will always be there for us and we cannot wait to share our special day with each and every one of you!
So from the bottom of our hearts, we truly thank you!
This post is really a post that stems from me putting off studying for a few minutes. Tomorrow kicks off the actual brutal beginning of the semester. Starting tomorrow I have a test every week until Spring Break. That's a lot of tests! Nursing school is one of the toughest challenges that I have faced thus far in my 21 years, but it has taught me so many things. It has taught me how to be thankful for everything that I have been blessed with, it has taught me to love deeper, and it has taught me to care for people that I don't even know. It has humbled me in so many ways. I am so thankful for every single patient that I come into contact with on Monday's and Friday's and my prayer is that I am a blessing in their lives. I pray that some way, some how that I am showing the love of God and allowing them to see the special love that He has for them. I always make it a point to pray with my patients before leaving for the day and in doing that I hope that they can take away the love of God and see that He has a greater plan for their lives. I love nursing school, and without a doubt I know that this is my calling in life, I just pray that I can be the best nurse I know how to be so that I can touch the lives of others each and every day.
I am also thankful for some of the best friends in the E N T I R E world that stand by my side day to day and do this nursing journey with me. They are a true blessing to me and I love each of them so dearly.
While we're on the subject of school I have to give credit and praise to Joe. He is working a full time job to prepare to support us as a married couple and he is going to school full time. I'm tellin' y'all, I am one blessed woman! He doesn't complain or fuss, he just goes to work at 7 am and constantly tells me how thankful he is to have a job. And for that, I am thankful!
I want to leave you with this bit of encouragement.
God n e v e r calls you to a place that you cannot handle. There is a reason behind every situation you face in life, and I want to challenge you to take those situations and be thankful for them. Thank God for leading you in different directions so that you can learn to trust him more. Thank God for giving you different opportunities in life to turn to him and seek guidance. After all, that is why He is there.
Proverbs 3:5-6 is a go-to passage for me. Those few words get me through some of my toughest times.
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight."
He is there to guide us in every situation, all we have to do is trust. He is a mighty God and he loves you more than you will ever know.
Seek more of his face today, reach deeper to receive his love, and put all of your trust in him.
You are loved,
Chaselyn
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