Update on My New Adventure

Wow So much has gone on since the last time I blogged. First off, I still love it here. It is getting chilly and people keep saying that it will snow real soon (which I am pretty excited about). School has been keeping me pretty busy, but I do love the fact that I am doing it and trying to get it done. As most know I was in need of a job when I first moved down here I did find one.
I am currently employed at Arbys which is like 5 blocks from my house. It is my fourth week there and I love it so far. I have made many friends through work. I meet new people every day and that is what I wanted.
I was also looking for a church and that I believe I have found too. It is a southern baptist church that is small enough to feel comfortable in. I still miss my home church but this church reminds me of my home church in many ways. I pray that God will help me feel at home here.
I have some wonderful roommates that make this adventure fun. we get along and can have fun together. They are like sisters and I love that. God has given us so many opportunities to talk about Him and I like that we can do that and not be a shamed of it. I am glad God brought them into my life because I don't know what I would do with out friends like them. 
This past week has been a little tough. I rear ended a guy which put my car out of service and I find out soon if it is fixable or not. its been a tough week not having my beast of a car, but I am in a rental that works for the time being. I just hope we can figure something out fast.
I have been pretty lazy today just trying to get caught up on everything and I felt like I needed to write. I hope everything is going good for you all. I miss everyone at home and can not wait to see everyone again!

God NEVER lets me down!

A week ago tomorrow, I had to say good bye to my parents and little Brandon. That was the most emotional day I have had in a long time. I was going to be strong and not cry, but knowing I would not see them anytime soon made it all the more harder. They went to church with me on Sunday and we met an amazing pastor that has a Campus ministries on campus! We went and ate lunch and then it was time to say the good byes. When my dad came to hug me I lost it because not very often do I see him cry and he was crying for me!!

I got home and went straight to my room and a few minutes later my phone rang. My dad called because he forgot to pray for me and needed to! What an amazing Dad I have. My mother kept me posted all the way home and Brandon kept texting me telling he missed me!
Yes I am ready for a new adventure and Yes i am happy I have family that is there to support me. I talk to them all everyday and can not wait till I can wrap my arms around them again!
On a lighter note, I have spent the week looking for a job. A lot of places in Laramie are hiring, but most of them are day shifts. Because of school, I need a night shift job and one willing to work with me. I have applied everywhere from grocery stores, to hotels, down to gas stations, and food places. I had been praying to find something and something fast, but after a week of nothing I was getting discouraged. In a book I am reading, it talked about how God will answer the prayers of your family and friends. My mother sent out a massive email and within the next day I got my answer.


8am on a Saturday morning, I am sleeping. I got a phone call and was very temped not to answer it. But I did and it was Rob from Arbys. We set up an interview at 10:30 and I was so excited I could not go back to sleep. I called my mom and told her to keep praying I had an interview. He was pleased at my experience (thanks to the Garage cafe) and loved how I was so cheerful and smiley. After a bit he was like "You know what, I am just going to give you the job. this is the best interview I have had" WOOT WOOT I was excited.
I immediately called my mom and dad and shared the good news and was so excited. I am not sure when I start but he said he would let me know! God is amazing and I am so proud to know Him. Thank you all who kept praying for a job. 
I am trying a new church out tomorrow and cannot wait to see What God has to bring to me. God is amazing and I am glad I know Him.

Saying My Good-Byes

We headed out for Wyoming on Thursday after we stopped and had breakfast at The Garage Cafe. I think that was the hardest part of saying good bye. I have a very special family there that has taken me under their wing and I have became part of their family and they have became part of mine. Uncle Scott and Aunt Heather and their boys have a special place in my heart and saying good bye to them was as hard as its going to be to say good bye to my parents.
Then it was time to head out. I drove my car and my parents drove theirs. Open road, a Dutch Bros, and my music on, made it so easy to think of all that I am leaving behind. Yes I do know it's to better my life, but Good-Byes are NEVER easy. I am sad to go, Excited to start a new adventure, Nervous of starting out new, Scared of my family leaving, Anxious to meet new people and start new friendships.  I have numerous types of emotions and have new clue what to do with them.
We had some car problems with my car right before we hit Snowvile, but after trying to fix it, we decided to just keep traveling on. God has provided us with good weather, nice roads, not terrible car troubles, and family time. He is a great God.
We stayed at Rock Springs last night after we met up with some friends and had dinner. We got up this morning and headed out towards Laramie. We arrived about 1:30 and settled down in our hotel. We went to show my dad where I would be living and got to sign the papers and look at the apartment. Unfortunately I did not get the room mates I thought, But I am hoping these three are great to live with. I am on the third floor (this girl is not in shape) and I move in tomorrow. I am pretty excited, but I know tomorrow night will be very hard and emotional.
I am looking for a job and after 2 years at the same job, I had to redo my resume. That was a nightmare in its self. :) Praying that I find something fast and something I will enjoy doing. (that's about anything) :)
I am headed off to bed because I have a big day tomorrow. I hope you can keep up on my life here as I will try hard to keep you all posted. I do have my new address if anyone needs it. I love you all and miss you all back home! God is Good and He has big plans for me! Waiting to see what they are, now that's the hard part!

Welcome to Wyoming

 Welcome to Wyoming, 5 more weeks till I get to see this sign again. The last week of June, my mother and I  made a trip to Wyoming to sign me up for the classes. It is done and I am ready to go. I am so excited to move down there, but will miss my friends and my family.
I have been packing up my room since April and as the time gets closer I become nervous. I am not really worried about a place to live, but more worried about finding a Church to attend. As I sat in the service Sunday at my home church, I became really nervous. What if I don't feel at home when I go to a church down there. I dream of finding a local church and just feeling the same way I feel at my home church. I pray every night for the Lord to help me find one and I am leaving it all up to Him. 
I am also neverous about not finding a job. Paying for rent and for school is hard enough, bit not having a job will make it impossible. Its so hard to just give it to the Lord because I still worry about it and then it makes me sick.
The last couple weeks, I have been so stressed that I forgot to do my homework and turn it in on time. so now I am a little behind, but I made time to update my blog to let everyone know whats going on. All I ask is for prays and keep me in my thoughts, and my parents as this all comes together.

Signing up for Classes

Tomorrow, my mother and I are headed down to Laramie. I will be signing up for classes and doing an orientation while my mother looks for apartments and scopes out the churches. I am excited because I am that much closer to moving (49 days). This trip will be a fast one, but I will officially be a Student at U of W with my student ID and everything (yippee). We will be going on to Cheyenne to see Little America and scoping out the town, and head back to be here for the 4th of July weekend. Please pray for us as we are driving straight through to be there at 8:15 Wednesday morning.GO COWBOYS! :)

Last Summer

As of now, if everything goes right, I will be moving to Laramie, Wyoming August 15, 2011. I have decided to continue my schooling down there, due to the fact that BSU is not on my list of schools (and never will be), and NNU is out of the price range. My dad and I took a fast trip to UW in January and I fell in love. Amazing place to be with the snow and the sun that shines all the time. After speeking to an Advisor, I became pretty excited to see what way the Lord wanted me to go.
When I got back in town, my boss decided to retire. The plan was, I would postpone my Wyoming move for a year and replace him. I was so excited. Who wouldn't be? 21 years old and a Manager of a store, yes, Way EXCITING. I told myself that if I got the job I would stay, but if I didn't I would go. When it came down to it (after being told I would get the job), plans were switched and I would co-assistant manager with a guy from our Boise store (I was already a assistant manager). So the Wyoming plans were back on. Now that I am all excited to attend school and the big move, I was recently informed that I could have the job if I would tell them I wouldn't go to school in the fall. Tough descion. Part of me wants to stay and take the job, but the other part is so excited to move to Wyoming.
After alot of praying, listening to my heart, and hearing the advice from the wise ones in my family, I have decided I am ....................... WYOMING BOUND!
I will keep updating the blog as I hear the news and will let everyone know. Please pray as this is a very hard decision and knowing that I could fail makes it even harder!