That time I...

That time I went home for the weekend so that I could spend it with my little brother, was such a wonderful trip home! I left school at 4 on Thursday, and got home around 8:15, mild speeding permitted. But I just got to hang out all day Friday with my dad, saw my family Friday night for cake and presents for the munchkin, and family time all day Saturday. It was fabulous!!!

Again, I learned how much I love home, how much I hate leaving, and how much family means to me. Three years ago, if you had asked me how I felt about home and Maine, I would have told you that I hated it, Maine was the most awful, stifling place a person can live. I would have told you that anywhere other than Maine was best. I couldn't understand why people would want to live there for their entire lives and never leave. I couldn't understand it. Now, as I enter my 4th year of college, and face the inevitable ending of school, I must choose what I will do with the rest of my life. That is such a scary idea. But as I have had to drive away from my family so many times, and be left behind after they dropped me off, I know that no matter what I do, I want to be close to them, even if that means that I have to go back to Maine. Will I go back right after school? I'm not sure, but somehow I feel compelled to go back, and see what is in store for me. All I know for sure is that I am trusting in God's plan for my life, as He is the only one with the details, and the only one who is really in control. All of my plans have been tossed around and thrown back in my face, so if I just choose to give up all control and follow where God wants me to go, I know I will be safe. That is liberating! 

So that time that I went home for my brother's birthday, turned into a wonderful weekend because of all that I learned about myself, my family, and how much they care and support for me. That is the most important thing to me. 

I'm Back!!!

I know, such a long sabbatical from writing....not because I haven't been wanting to write, the whole "stealing internet from some random person in the neighborhood" was awful for the past month. So now that I am back, in my wonderful Gordon apartment, I now have an internet bubble that reads "Signal Strength: Excellent" Oh Happy Day!

So since I was gone, a ton of things have happened!!! Let's start at the beginning:

• Camping with the Family
• Working 12 hour days
• Best friend's wedding
• End of work
• Moving to Gordon

Well, those are all of the big things. 

Camping with my family was amazing! We went down to this cute little campground in Biddeford, right along the Saco River. We went there last year, so it was so nice to return. They have horses, llamas, chickens, sheep, and a ton of other animals. The owner is from England! Brownie points there. The river is soft and smooth, so instead of swimming, we would bring noodles and floaties to the beach and float down to our little beach by the campsite. It was the most relaxing thing!

And then....I went back to work, and had to work 11 days in a row, from 8 in the morning until 8 at night. Boy was I stressed out!!! The pilot's were wonderful, and helped me out so much while I was playing "Boss". 

Then my best friend from the age of 4. Yes count that 17 years of friendship (longest relationship I have ever had? Check!), GOT MARRIED!!!!! Ahhhhh crazy!!! Here is us in all our glory! I can't believe it! Talk about the most gorgeous bride ever!!! I cried when she walked down the aisle. I cried when she said I do. I cried when she walked out the first time as part of Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Williams. I cried when I gave my toast. I basically cried for a solid 3 hours. (Classic). But now that I'm so late in posting about it, she is now in Hawaii with her hubby. Not a bad life if I do say so myself. :)

I then had my last day of work 4 days after the wedding. My boss was super nice and let me have a ride in a vintage World War II fighter trainer!!! Who else can say they have flown a plane from 1944??? Ummm, no one??? That's what I thought. Best summer job??? I think so!!!! 

Here are the wonderful pilots that I worked with all summer. Might I just point out how awkward all of them are....(just saying). Having 1 girl work with 6 men is an adjustment. I have them trained well! :) They all really do love me! I wish I said, "bring it all in guys" but you gotta work with what you got! They were pretty darn wonderful all summer long! I can't complain! :)



NOW!!! I am back at school, and have hit the ground running with a cold, college bound training and lots, and LOTS of homework!!! So wish me luck as I get going through this crazy crazy year of ups, and downs, as well as huge amounts of stress!!!! 

See you,
M