Rejuvenate

Spring break has arrived...finally! I am so thrilled for the week that awaits me! I was blessed to have the opportunity to spend the week with some of my best girlfriends from undergrad. We're all fighting our way through grad school, med school, or undergrad and this is a much needed vacation from the "real world" for awhile. We're leaving for Virginia Saturday morning and from there on out, we plan on relaxing, reading, spending time together, giggling, jacuzzi chats (there is one in our condo!), and even homework time (unfortunately). It has been so long since we've been together and I am excited to share with these ladies what may be one of the last opportunities for us to do something like this. Prayers for rejuvenation, safe travel, and a wonderful time are appreciated!

I need this time away. Away from school, work, and a few other things as well. It's been increasingly hard to find joy some days with all the stress (sometimes self-inflicted), frustration, and work I experience. Life has had a way of getting me down sometimes and it bothers me when I let it overwhelm me.

As I sit writing this second portion of the post, I am in Mcgaheysville, VA. It's a bit rainy here but I am absolutely loving being here. The road trip here was eventful (with this group of ladies how would it not be?) and we made it here safely at 11:30 p.m. I drove the last portion of the trip and fought the darkness and rain while driving the Astro, heretofore referred to as Gavina. It was a challenging trip, not without some casualties in time and keys, but there was a lot of laughing and giggling. It's been so wonderful to catch up with K, B, and S. These ladies make every day an adventure and it's been great to be reunited with them.

Last night, I was able to enjoy the jacuzzi in our condo before bed. It was incredibly relaxing after a long day of driving. Our resort is in the mountains and it's just gorgeous, peaceful, and exactly what I needed this break. I am so excited to post the pictures at some point. Already I am feeling less stress over the things of my everyday life.  

As Lent approaches, I am debating over what to do. A friend is making the commitment to work out every day and I like that idea. I also had the idea of writing one post a day, each day focusing on something else I like about myself. This would be a big challenge for me because it's so much easier for me to find something I don't like about myself than to find something I do like. Thoughts on Lent ideas or suggestions are welcome!


My thoughts are prayers are with the Campus Ministries spring break teams. Jake is on the trip to East Palo Alto, CA. I'm missing him, but thankful for this opportunity for him to go and serve with friends.


I'm signing out for now. To everyone on spring break, I pray you get what you need out of this time. As for me, I'm still trying to work on finding the joy in everyday life and appreciating what God has blessed me with right now. 


With love,
Amanda