Blessed.

I don't know how to begin this. The past few weeks have been amazing to say the least. Sure, I have my days where all I want is home. And of course, I miss my family, friends, and little munchkins like its nobody's business. However, I know with all my heart that I am supposed to be here. I continue to learn so much about myself and about Him. Things I have known all my life have become so real to me. I have grown in ways I didn't think were possible and I LOVE it! God is so good!!

So life these days? It's been pretty crazy. School is starting to pick up. Tests are approaching and the endless hours of studying will eventually pay off. (Yes, I have this self talk with myself daily. :)) I'm starting to find a routine-I think!

Mom and Dad are going to be in Nashville in October so I'm going to drive up to see them. Melissa and the girls might come, too!! Can't wait!

I have met some incredible people down here. I am a firm believer, especially after the past month, that God puts people in your life when you need them most. People whom I had never met until 4 weeks ago-- I need them. I don't know what I'd do without them. They encourage me, listen to me vent about how frustrating school can be, listen to the things that are challenging me, hear how God is working in my life, etc. I am loving sharing life down here with them. And I don't think they have any idea the impact they have made. :)

I love sharing life down here with all of you (back home) too, which is the whole point of this blog--that I've been neglecting. I promise I will try and do better!! Hug yourselves for me! 

Loooooooong weekend

Sorry I haven't blogged in a while! Nothing has happened that was worth remembering! Promise! :)

I'll try and recap as much as possible..let's see..

This week was so STRESSFUL! Here's how Monday went-my Child Development teacher had given us a reading guide (on the previous Wed) that went along with the chapter for a quiz. It had 11 questions on it so I did all 11 and quickly realized that there was a TON of material! So, I get to class on Monday and she tells us that the quiz is only over questions 1-6. Awesome...

Tuesday-I get home from class and get on the computer to do homework and guess what?? My internet wasn't working. After being on the phone for over 50 minutes with the most rude customer service people I have dealt with, they tell me that they will have to send a technician within 24 hours. Neato! I had 2 quizzes that HAD to be done before those 24 hours were up so I knew I had to find internet. I decided to go to Panera and get a smoothie and sit and take my quizzes. I bet you'll never guess what happened next.. Yep, Panera's internet=BROKEN. So here I am with my smoothie from Panera and my laptop. Where do I go? McDonald's. Not inside though, just the parking lot. :) Bible Study was that night--Acts 21 & 22 were covered.

Wednesday-Internet fixed after calling to complain that it STILL wasn't working! Silly, silly people...

Thursday-One class. Homework. Nap. Cooked some dinner. Went to Bible Study.

Friday-Class and then met one of my new friends at Starbucks. We had a really nice time chatting!! Came home and did some homework. Took a nap (its becoming a daily essential). Cooked some dinner. Went to the ever dreaded Wal-Mart. I have never really hated Wal-Mart. I mean, its never been my all time favorite place to hang out but I have never disliked it. However, this Wal-Mart really make me mad. Its super unorganized compared to the one I'm used to. I mean seriously, put all your frozen food in the same section. Don't split it up 2 isles in the front and 2 isles in the back! That defeats the purpose of organizing the grocery list-dry/non-refrigerated foods first and frozed/refrigerated foods last. So annoying. But they didn't ask me. Then my mom had the little munchkins so we skyped! Boy I miss them!

Horrible quality..but entirely too cute! They were so excited to talk to me!! 

Sadie was telling me how they went to Dairy Queen tonight and then the following conversation took place:

Tader: "You go Dairy Queen wif us?"
Me: "Oh I wish I could sweet girl!! But I'm in Georgia remember?"
Tader: "You in Joe-gia?? You come home!!"
Me: "Soon!!"


Then when we were ending our skype date, the following conversation broke my heart:

Me: "Bye girlies, I love you so much and miss you! I'll see you soon!"
Ava: "Don't leave us! I miss you Tenja!" (Sad, pouty face)
Me: "I know babe, but Thanksgiving will be here soon! And I will see you then!!! I promise!"

UGH! 11 weeks babygirls!! Hang in there!