A
year ago today I arrived in Tyler, Texas. My truck was packed with clothes,
scrapbooking goods and a stethoscope. A few weeks after arriving my nursing
license was transferred and the orientation began. Learning the ropes as not
only a new nurse but also in a different culture had its times of difficulty
but would not have changed it for the world. Beyond thankful for the open door to
work at ETMC and getting the opportunity to love of the people of East Texas. I
love the people I work with and enjoy learning the ways of being a “Texan.”
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| Loving my job. |
Throughout
the year the biggest thing I have learned is really how important my family and
friends truly are and when they were so close and convenient I often took for
granite how accessible they were until I moved 1,522 miles away. I am so thankful
for technology today that allows me to FaceTime, Skype and even talk on the
phone to friends and family all over the states.
During
this year the Lord has blessed me in ways I could have never imagined: a
wonderful job, a home church, new friends, old friends, a house and adventures
beyond my wildest dreams. And it was all because of a little spark of God
telling me to move to impact His nation. It truly amazes me how being obedient even when you question
or wonder what the outcome will be that our Father has our best interest in His
hands. Amazing Love: There is no greater love.
I
am excited to see where this next year takes me. The people I meet, the lives I
pray God touches through me and the adventures to be embarked on. Excited for the visitors planned to
come and see my life in Texas and meet the amazing people that make up this
state.
Here are some snaps shots of the year:
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| First Visitors: Mom, Jon and Jenny (not pictured) to help with the move into my house. |
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| Second Visitors: My Aunt Beebes and the boys came to visit Sissy in her new home!! Loved having them over, can't wait for them to come back. |
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| Road trip to Houston with Melissa (Caleb and Myah in back) |
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| Zip lining with Hannah, a new little friend!! |
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| We fry everything out here: even our turkey's for Thanksgiving!! |
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| T and I being crazy! |
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| Road trip to the east coast for my birthday!! |
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| T and I on a bathroom break. |
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| Driving and still driving: so thankful and blessed for them in my life! |
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| My turn to drive on the road trip and T took over the camera: number one mistake when stuck in a car for too long!! |
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| In New York City with Jenn, loved seeing her! |
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| Jailbreak Mudrun!! |
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| My blessing: a home! |
