I guess this xanga thing has become the thing of the past....... I guess I should update for those who still read this. I'm working at Children's Mercy Hospital and LOVING every minute of it. I am on nights right now (yuck...for those of you who know me know how much of a night owl I am...yeah right!) but will be moving to days soon. I like to be active and doing things and nights is just not that. So, currently it is 3:04 am and I am so bored at work so thought I'd update. So, I apalogize in advance if things don't make sense! I am living at home for the time being but will eventually be moving into an apt with Erica Meiling (friend from Ohio!!!) here in the area. We will be siging the papers I think tomorrow!! WAHOO!!!! I can't wait. I love living at home, but am looking forward to being out on my own. I'll have pics of the apt soon....just the outside though. it is such a beautiful area...kinda garden like area with flowers, creeks, and wooden bridges around everywhere! Now that is relaxing! I am getting really envolved with my church and loving every minute of it. I am helping teach the 5-6th graders and having a blast. we have retreat this next weekend and all the kids are looking forward to seeing what I'm like on retrea! hahaha...the things they are in for! just kidding. God is doing some neat things right now and I can't wait to see what God has enstore of them not just during the retreat, but also for thier lives. If you think about it on Nov 3-5th, pray for them! thanks! These kids have really become part of my life and I'm always praying and thinking of new ways to bring in relationships with each other spiritually...to help lift each other up and as a group draw closer to God. I'm also getting involved with choir as well. It is nice to be in a choir again, singing, and developing friendships with those in it as well. God continues to speak to me about ministering overseas, specifically Africa. Ever since Sophomore year of College, he has laid orphanages in Africa on my heart. I have no idea when anything will happen, but I am excited to see where God leads me in this passion and calling. I have been praying about it daily and He has encouraged me to keep going with my job, getting experiece, and that He will let me know when His timing is. I firmly believe that He has put this desire in my heart for a reason. I look forward to seeing what He has planned for me!! The one struggle I face being here in KC is having friends that are my age. I love all my friends out here and I'm so blessed by them every day, don't get me wrong, but they are also all married. It isn't that I don't like the fact that they are married cause I do and it has been amazing getting to know all of them, but sometimes it is nice to have someone close that relates to you in a 'singles' sense...ya know what I mean? Erica has been amazing and I can't wait until we are room mates! YAY! But the Lord has certaintely helped with still being content with where He has me at this point in my life. And God has placed in my life here in KC some amazing people that I could not have lived with out! People always said that the first year out of college is always the hardest. At first I didn't believe them, but now I can see where they are coming from. Not having my sis here is hard enough and the fact that I don't get to see her every day has been a killer. She's the only one sometimes who knows exactly how I'm feeling....what can i say...were're twins! Then to add onto that not seeing my best friend and roommate since May has been hard as well. Aub's been with me through some of my hardest times in life and i miss her greatly! And all my other roommates, Karen, Elsa, Jeanne, Hannah, Ashley, I MISS YOU GUYS TOO!! All the great memories we have shared and all the moments where we have needed each other to get through trials and uncertanties....you have always been there. it is hard not be near everyone and be able to do things with every day. But i guess it just makes those times where you do get to see each other all the more greater! well, can you tell that I am a little bored at work? I wrote a novel! And the sad part is I could still write more, but sadly it is time to go take my 4 am vitals! So, here is my lovely update on my life.....hope you didn't fall asleep (but I wish I could!) have a great week everyone! MISS YOU ALL!!! | 
