Believing It Is Well...

These last few weeks have been incredibly hard at times. For the past four years, I have basically lived in Beaver Falls. I went to college there and spent 9 of 12 months there. I grew attached to the little town-- the local coffee shops and local restaurants. I grew attached to the people who lived there. And since I was a sophomore in college, my plan was to move to Alabama after graduation. Until the last semester of my senior year. In about February/ March, I felt like I was being called by God to stay in the Beaver County area. And friends, believe me, I would not choose the snow and winter weather if I did not truly feel that it was the leading of the Holy Spirit. However, as I was nearing the end of my college career, nothing in Beaver County opened up. I was so confused. I was praying about the will of God. My church was praying for the will of God. Some of my professors were praying for the will of God. I thought that I heard God loud and clear. I thought I heard h...

My beautiful friend, Colette, and I.  Colette and I's graduation caps. Thanks for being my exit buddy! One of my best friends, Dani. She graduated last year and I am thankful that she was there for my graduation as well. Part of my fantastic church family during my time in college. One of my favorite professors. Two beautiful friends of mine, Colette and Abby. Another one of my friends that graduated last year, Abby. College graduation is extremely exciting and it is something that you should be proud of. You worked hard and you spent a lot of money. So smile and smile BIG! However, there are a few things that no one tells you about what happens after graduation. And I am here to share how my first week after graduation has gone. First of all, I must take the time to explain that I went to college 2 1/2 hours away from my hometown and it was rare that I came home to visit other than scheduled breaks. This may have something t...