a giant leap forward

I'm not going to go through and relive my past to bring you all up to the current. It's the past and it's in the past. It isn't a past I really want to go back and document all the steps taken since the last post. However, I will say, I have taken a giant leap forward since my last post. I am incredibly proud of myself and thankful for all those who've stood by my side through thick and thin.

Right now, I am living with my sister and brother-in-law in Port Orchard, Washington. It's been incredibly exciting and a huge blessing that they opened up their doors for me and allowed me to live here while in between places. Hannah is 21 weeks along in her pregnancy now and we just found out it's a little girl. She's healthy, active and growing perfectly! What more could you ask for? I can't wait come January to be able to hold my niece in my hands for the first time. I think I may cry out of pure happiness and awe.

Washington has been treating me pretty good. I really love the area, being surrounded by mountain ranges and tons of water, it is absolutely breathtaking. After 5 1/2 months of brutally trying, I finally got a job! I think that this opportunity will be well worth the wait too. It's an Americorp position with Washington Reading Corps at Belfair Elementary School. I will be doing all sorts of different things from tutoring to leadership type projects. I couldn't be more excited. A HUGE thanks to my friend Heather who recommended me for the position. I can't thank you enough!!!

I feel like life is aligning for me. It's a wonderful feeling. I think that with this job and getting a new place of my own... I'm only going to continue to get stronger and healthier. I am amazed when I look at where I was just over a year ago and think that my life could have ended then. I'm really thankful it didn't and that I'm here today to experience everything that life has to offer me. Here's to the future! :)