Overwhlemed...

To say that the last month has been overwhelming is an understatement. The last thing I want to do is turn this blog entry into one big complaint but I am ready for the pace of my life to slow down so that I can begin to enjoy my new job, my friends, my family, etc. These last few weeks I haven't known whether I was coming or going and that is no good for my sanity. This picture pretty much describes how I have felt....trying to eat from an extremely large spoon. Or as my friend and new boss Eric would say..."we've been drinking from a fire hydrant."

Here's an overview of the last few weeks:
August 1-7th Head Advisor training and the start of training my replacement
August 8-12 Residenct Assistant Training and continued training of my replacement
August 13-14th MOVE IN DAYS for students
Agustu 15-19 Welcome Week and Registration and continued training of my replacement
August 22-26 First week of classes, continued training of my replacement and the beginning of going insane because I still didn't have an office, voicemail, emails, etc

This Saturday I finally came up to the office with the help of Christian Vige and did a complete make over of my office. Pictures are on my facebook wall if you want a peak.

Today is the official start of my new job and the release from housing issues, etc. Life has been a little overwhelming, a little stressful and unfortunately in the pinch I have not always responded with grace. I started today with a good cup of coffee and some sweet time in the Word and trusting that when Paul says that God is working in me giving me the DESIRE and the POWER to do what please Him that it's true. So here's to living in the power, knowledge and truth that Christ at work in me!

Happy Monday friends!

Preview...

Sorry you haven't heard from me in a while....lack of blogging has not meant lack of fun and exciting things going on. The next two weeks are going to be insanely busy so there will not be much blogging BUT this is just a preview of what you have to look forward to in a few weeks...

I went to Uganda again for two weeks and I have pictures and stories coming your way!

I went to the beach on vacation with the Chandlers and have lots of pictures of Noah in the sand and funny stories to share.

Oh and I took a new job!! Yep, after five years of pouring my life into Residence Life at Louisiana College I am moving on...I've been praying for quite some time about a change in position/location. I wasn't expecting the Lord to answer my prayer by keeping me at LC but I am thankful that He provided a way for me to stay and make a job change that is a better fit for me. Housing was taking years off my life. As of today I am the new Student Activities Director. I get to plan on the student events on campus. Fun! I got a raise, I don't have to move out of my apartment, I get a fun and less stressful job....this was a win win situation all the way around. I am still working with the new housing director to train the head advisors and RAs over the next few weeks and then I will completely transition from housing. The Lord is good and I am walking away feeling accomplished in what we've been able to do in the last five years. I leave the new director in good hands with a great staff and I am leaving the staff in good hands with their new director.

With that being said....lots has happened in the last month I just haven't stopped to blog about any of it but that will happen soon.