Blessings upon blessings

For this post, I'm simply going to update all of my west coast friends of what is going on in my life. I have been BLESSED beyond belief over the past month and I cannot wait to tell you what has been happening.

First off: my faith is soaring through the roof! Praise God! :) I have come to realize so much more about my faith than I could ever imagine and the greatest part is knowing that I still have so much more to discover. Right now I'm in love with grace. I have come to realize that there is nothing I can do to receive more grace and there is nothing I can do to receive less grace. That grace is given to me because of my faith. Its a simple concept, but it just now hit me!
I'm attending a WONDERFUL church called Relevant. If you'd like you can check out their website at  www.relevantnj.com  They believe in being missional in the everyday sense. Getting out into the community in more than just one way or in one aspect is a core belief of theirs. The worship is great and the people are even better. Its full of real people who are aren't afraid to admit when they're broken or in need of something. I love the atmosphere of the church.
I have started attending a bible study/book study (Beth Moore). Its full of young women around my age who are hungry to learn more about God and the faith that we claim. I'm really loving it and have found some great friends through it.

My job as a nanny is going really well and I've fallen into the daily routine of waking up, eating breakfast, feeding the kids, getting Shannon dressed, then working on the letter of the week(s), playing outside or going somewhere, napping the kids, lunch, and just getting throughout the day. The family has really taken me in and is loving on me constantly. There's moments where I miss home, but mostly because Vegas was comfortable and I didn't have to work at life so hard.

So here's the big news! No... I'm not dating or engaged yet (sorry to those who were hoping for that. lol)  I will be attending a small Christian college here in NJ! If all the paperwork goes through I will be starting in 5 weeks (Crazy right?!) I am going for my degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in youth ministry.  My heart has ALWAYS been in ministry, but I never felt like it would a full time thing. Apparently, God has other plans for me. I am so excited about this new adventure. I FINALLY qualify for my financial aid because I'm considered an independent student. I cannot believe how quickly this has come together, but with God all things are possible.

So ladies and gentleman, that is the quick and short update on my life! I love all of you dearly and miss you so much!  God is working BIG time here in NJ and I ask that you would keep this state in prayer.  There is a lot that God is wanting to do, so please pray for workers to bring in the harvest.

BLESSINGS!