Full Circle...

It's strange, yet comforting how life comes full circle. This summer had been filled with so many deaths for me, that I have found myself waiting/hoping/praying for something "good" to happen. I don't mean that nothing good has happened, but it feels as if the people that I have lost lately have overshadowed the good things. I've tried not to let that happen, but it has been hard. This weekend, my "good" finally came. God has been so gracious to me and helped me through these hard times, so I don't want to sound as if I have overlooked him during this time. I just feel as if I'm finally getting back on my feet a little better. I know there will still be tough times in life, like always, but for now I'm trying very hard to enjoy the happy times. 

For starters, I had another wedding to attend. I've been to several this summer and they have all been a lot of fun and it's been great seeing my friends start a new time in their life. Here's a group of Clemson folks at Jesse &  Jena's wedding yesterday. It was a small wedding and it was beautiful. I haven't seen most of these people in awhile and it was nice to just hang out and be with them. I have to

 say, though, it made me think of my Papa and how when the time come for my marriage that he won't physically be there to see it. But, I know he will see it happen from Heaven along with my Mom and the rest of my family up there. So I had a little time of sadness during the wedding, but I tried hard not to let it show. We really did have a great time and I am so happy for the new Mr. and Mrs. Brown!!

The other really wonderful thing that happened just early this morning was my new baby cousin arrived! My cousin, Joni, who has probably been one of the closest family members to me growing up had her first baby. She had a bit of a rough labor, but is doing well now, and so is Kayley. I am so excited for this baby to come, our family needs something happy and good to lift us up. Sometimes we need to be reminded that God is watching out for us and he knows what is best. 

   Oh and I got to see one of my old Clemson roommates Friday night. Katie came to visit and we went to dinner. It was great seeing her and catching up. She's been married now for about 5 1/2 months and her husband, Jamie, now has a new job that he is training for. It's always fun to hear what people have been up to, especially those that I spent so much time with and don't get to see very much now. 

   I am looking forward to seeing what else is to come my way in the next few months. My sister turns 30 soon and my Dad turns 60!! We have a lot to be thankful for and it's always fun to have some big birthdays to celebrate!