packing up memories and moving on; this roller coaster of life

Life flies by so fast. Time elapses without us even realizing. I can't believe that school is starting in just over a week. This has been an amazing summer of growing, learning, resting, re-energizing, loving, laughing, and making precious memories. I wouldn't change anything about this summer - the good times and the bad - because I've come out of it a stronger person, rested and ready for a new year. I'm excited about going back to school and getting closer to becoming a nurse, learning, growing closer to friends, and taking in new experiences. I know there will be hard times, stressful times, and times that I know I'll be stretched and out of my comfort zone. But I also know there will be times of excitement, joy, and accomplishment. Whatever this year brings, I'm excited to see what God has in store for me and I know He'll be beside me the whole way. I'm ready for sophomore year. Bring it.

all you need is love

I've come to realize that the most precious things in life cannot be bought, that relationships are more important than anything else, and that you should never take for granted the moments you get to spend with the ones you love.

in your dreams, you can be anything you want to be

D: Have you always wanted to be a nurse? Cuz I never did.
L: Nope, actually I never even thought of it.
D: So when you were little what did you say you wanted to be when you grew up?
L: a figure skater :)
D: aww :)
L: But God had other plans when He made me grow to 5'8''.
D: That's ok, cuz tall nurses are hot.
L: Haha we're going to rock at this job then ;)

Man, I love my bestie <333

I'm going to Saskatoon in 3 days :)
I feel like the luckiest girl alive :)

favorite things

these are some of my favorite things:

- unexpected call or text from a friend
- lattes
- eating warm cake in the family room with Mom & Dad
- being the first one to step onto the ice early in the morning at the rink
- running in the rain and not caring about getting wet or dirty
- the feel of a tennis ball hitting the sweet spot on my racquet
- hitting all the green lights on the way home
- getting into bed at night underneath clean, fresh smelling sheets
- being at an airport and watching the planes land
- seeing a sunrise and knowing that God is so near

It's seeing joy in the little things that makes life wonderful.

sweet severe mercies

‘Cause what if Your blessings come through raindrops
What if Your healing comes through tears?
And what if a thousand sleepless nights
Are what it takes to know You’re near?

What if trials of this life are your mercies in disguise?

hold my hand. hold my heart.