BEACH

Hey There!

Update on my life:
Well, I went to the beach last week for the Fourth of July.  It was fun/incredible/awesome and totally worth the car ride with no air conditioning.

I know, how did we survive that?
Seriously, it wasn't that bad because we would go in the morning, but it still was a little uncomfortable. Like I said though, totally worth it.

Since I'd never driven myself to a vacation before I decided that I wanted some company.  And what better way to spend a week at the beach than to go with friends. I ended up choosing 2 of my good homeschool friends and it was hard because I really didn't want to hurt feelings.  I know how that feels and it stinks.  But in this scenario, I hope that I handled it well and didn't come across as a brat.  I really was just trying to do what was best and to pick friends who I knew would get along with family.

Beach life is SO my life.  It was wonderful to be by the water, just relaxing and getting pampered by my aunt and her family.  My cousins went out of their way to accommodate us, which was very nice.  We all had loads of fun and I enjoyed seeing everyone get along.  

I also got home just in time to see my Great Grandma stop by our house on her way to my Nana's.  Every time I see my 95 year old Great Grandma I am filled with this incredible assurance.  It's almost like I get this feeling that by the time I am her age my life right now, that I make SUCH a big deal of, will be of little to no consequence.  That test I didn't do so great in? That summer of stressing and organizing before leaving for college? My summer jam? My new clothes? How many push ups or pull ups I did? How many miles I ran?  They won't make a difference in the world when I reach my 90's.  If I reach them!

So stop worrying! I'm enjoying this season in my life.  That in-between awkward age where you are exercising more independence and yet a part of you is still clinging for the comfort and ease of home.  Let go and let live.

"I am not afraid, I was born to do this." - Joan of Arc.  

Please keep my Great Grandma in you prayers.  She has shingles and although she is doing much better, she still has pains.  She has been very calm and strong throughout the storms in her life recently.  It's really been a blessing to watch her live her life and to see all the love she has poured into her family.

Another joy of this summer has been planning and preparing for the birth of my goddaughter and baby sister! I'm SO EXCITED! Do you know how good it is to see a pink blanket after 10 years of seeing blue ones?

TTFN!