I get the privilege of being a part of my college roommate's special wedding day... It's been fabulous so far in the beautiful city of Savannah! We had a precious bridesmaid's luncheon at a little restaurant called Cafe 37.  The food was to die for and the company was priceless.

The rehearsal last night was perfect and the location is just perfect! A beautiful old house and garden.  But more than all that... The couple, Ben and Paige, are perfect for each other and as a friend said so eloquently at the rehearsal dinner- They will be stronger for the Lord together than they are apart.

They have been amazing friends throughout my college years.  I couldn't have asked the Lord for more. 

Congratulations to Ben and Paige! 

In the past two weeks there have been LOTS of "firsts..."

First move out of the state-  kind of a given but sort of a big deal.  It was super sad but exhilarating at the same time.  I felt like a coke bottle that was all shaken up.  I didn't know whether to bawl my eyes out or just smile from ear to ear.  Tuesday morning when the parents left was super hard, but, thankfully, I hit the ground running Tuesday night with... my first CFL Wesley (officially) AND my first trip to Huey Magoo's.  The first Wesley was fabulous.  A former student spoke about his trip to and from God's heart and all the things he learned in between.  He was a great speaker and his message was so simple but heartfelt and powerful.  He pointed out that God's emphasis isn't on where you've been because that can be condemning but rather on who you are.  Loved it! A band called Satellites and Sirens played worship for us, and they did a great job.  The drummer looked exactly like Tom Cruise.  It was actually kind of creepy how much they resembled. The best thing about the whole night was the incredible group of students that make up the body of Wesley here.  What a pleasant but oh so welcome surprise! The students couldn't be more different than UGA Wesley, but I think they have a home in my heart already. They were so welcoming and nurturing and still are! But they talk to me like an old friend and are absolutely themselves around me, and I LOVE that.  Yay for Christians actually acting like Jesus! 

So Huey Magoo's... here's an analogy for some of you to understand the honor this place holds.

Huey Magoo's is to CFL Wesley as El Sombrero is to River Point Staff

I've been there three times already and I've only been here a little under two weeks... Ridiculous! It's basically Zaxby's with less good salads and ice. 

A couple other firsts: 

changed a headlight in my car- harder than you would think (I had to google it!)

cut the grass- also harder than I thought.  I now have some sweet awesome blisters on my hands, and I was probably dirtier than I've ever been in my whole life when I got done. 

painted a pink tile bathroom- from ugly electric blue to crisp clean white... this took a gazillion coats of paint

power outage in Florida- Wednesday afternoon the most horrendous storm came through and of course it knocked out my power.  That's fun in hot, humid Florida- not! And I also had an orientation to go to, and I hadn't yet showered so sorry freshies I met that night!

I promise I'll put up pictures soon for those of you that care to see them, but it's not picture ready yet... (it probably will never be but oh well).  The synopsis of all that is I feel like I'm having to grow up and thought I'm terrified of some of that, I am loving living in the sunshine state (where coincidentally it rains EVERY day).  

So  I've sort of neglected my newborn blog and that's probably a total mistake but sometimes life gets in the way a little...


I am in Orlando finally- after like a year of planning to be here! I have a peach colored bedroom that I am still uncertain about at the present moment and am SLOWLY but surely getting unpacked and settled in this little sauna of a city.  My first week here was an absolute whirlwind, but I was (and still am) blown away at how welcomed I felt.  I don't know much about Central Florida Wesley yet but one thing I do know and already adore is there is a group of students who are so sweetly open and inviting, and I have already been incredibly blessed by them.  The fact that people even remember my name would have been impressive for me but they have gone over and above.  I even came home today from a weekend in Destin to find a little goodie bag sitting on my doorstep.  So sweet! 


Why was I in Destin for the weekend you might ask?  My fabulous college roommate Paige is getting married in two weeks so we whisked her off to Destin for a fun weekend of relaxing and playing for her bachelorette party. 


This is the tiniest little synopsis of my life over the past several weeks, but it is all I have time for (if you could see my house you would totally understand).  Thank you all for your prayers and encouragement! I have definitely felt them and seen them at work already! I have been well aware that Jesus has plans for me here.  My heart is already being stirred in ways I didn't expect. Pictures and more thorough update soon!