I have begun my reading plan for finishing the bible in a year.  I got the plan from my bible application on my iPad...so...I read three books from the Old Testament and then one book from the New Testament.  This morning, I read about the story of Noah.  I have heard this story so many times but I walked away with something different this morning.  (Now, what I walked away with might be something I was taught when I was little but I do not remember.)  I learned about the rainbow and the promise that the Lord gave us whenever one appears.  I thought this was very fitting this morning because of all the storms and tornadoes that are happening in the South.  After the flood was over, the Lord brought a rainbow and made a promise to Noah and his family.  He promised that the He would never destroy the earth and mankind with another flood.  Every time a rainbow appears, the Lord wanted Noah and his family to remember that.  I just think that is the coolest thing.  I love how the Lord works!

Forgive me...it's been so long since I have written!  This month at home has been packed with visitors, golf lessons, and some great family time.  Jordan came down for the first weekend and it was so great to have him here.  We sat on the beach, played some golf, and played some tennis.  I realized a couple of things after Jordan left.  I realized that I am super excited to get to Nashville and spend time with him (but I already knew that...woops) and I also realized that I want to be really good at golf and tennis.  So ever since he left, I have been trying so hard to become good at both of those sports!  I started taking golf lessons over on Hilton Head and I have to admit, they were a blast!  In total, I took three lessons and I feel like I have improved so much and I can actually play now...that's all I wanted. 

Our next visitors were Randy and Becky Turner (my best friend Lauren's parents).  They were only here for a couple of days and it was so special.  The whole weekend with them should have happened a long time ago because they are great friends and I know my parents will cherish their friendship for as long as they can.  I would give anything to hear Becky Turner's southern accent every time I wake up.  We got to finish the weekend with seeing Lauren in Grease!  I had already seen it but I was glad my parents got to see it and I was glad that I got to see my best friend!  I am so proud of her and I can't wait to see where her career goes when she moves to NYC. 

The next round of visitors came over Easter.  We had six visitors come in from Montana and North Carolina.  These friends, the Morgans and the Creamers, have been friends of ours since I was two years old.  We all lived in Atlanta together at one time and then all decided to go our separate ways.  The time with them was so fun, special, and entertaining!  The men played golf every single day while the ladies spent time on the beach, played "golf", and did some shopping.  I loved the weekend for many reasons.  The first was that I got to see my parents have fun, relax, and enjoy their time with some friends.  My mom has the gift of hospitality and to be able to see her share that gift with others brought so much joy!  Another reason I loved the weekend was that I realized how long friendships can last, no matter how far away you are from each other.  This brought me so much comfort when it comes to my friends!  Also, it made me want friendships like that when I am my parents age.  Friends that raise their children together.  Friends that laugh together and cry together.  Friends that won't let anything get in between them. 

Here are some pictures from the month!

Becky and Mom..aren't they cute?!

 

so proud

Oyster roast with the Morgans and Creamers...new tradition

Mom and Mrs. Morgan with their back-pack beach chairs...best invention.

Dad, Mr. Creamer, and Mr. Morgan

Mom, Mrs. Morgan, and Mrs. Creamer

The ladies

My beautiful mother

Transition

Well...I am officially out of New York. It's so crazy to think that my time there is over but I honestly couldn't be happier about my decision. Of course I am missing everybody up there...they are what made my stay in New York so much better. I do know that I don't want to step foot in a moving truck anytime soon. My wonderful mother made the experience so much better (and we had a blast!). We drove from NYC to Nashville for a couple of days. While I was in Nashville, I got some meetings done, saw my wonderful boyfriend Jordan and actually got a job! I will be working at Bricktops and going to school at the same time starting in the fall. I cannot wait till I have a steady job and doing what I want to be doing. I just have to be patient and realize that I cannot have everything I want right now. I have to work my way there, which is what school is for. I am ready for the end! Although my time in Nashville was amazing, it made me upset to leave there only after a couple of days. I am just so ready to be there for good and quit having short visits. It's happening so soon though! Hallelujah.

So it's back to the island for the month of April. I am so blessed that my parents were willing to let me come home for a month while I make this transition. This month will be relaxing and filled with house guests and some moving preparation. Oh....and I am hoping I will become somewhat of a golfer. We shall see about that one.

I am looking forward to this weekend because Jordan will be here! I am so ready to be in the same city as him. No more long distance please!