Part of my heart is now in Alabama

My little brother is now a college freshman. I took Thursday off of work and my family drove to Birmingham, Alabama on Wednesday night so that we could be at his school at 8 am to move him in. The people were so helpful there during the whole move-in process. We didn't have to lift a box. David had been told to put labels with his name on all of his boxes and some students and volunteers got his stuff out of our cars and put it in a pile in front of his building. When he was ready to go up to his room they carried it up there for him! It was great! Anderson really should take a few pointers from Samford. His room is really small, but it looks quaint. The ceiling is slanted due to being on the 4th floor and because it's part of a dormer window. I think he's going to like it, but I miss him like crazy even though he hasn't been gone long. He's not only my little brother, he's become my best friend and now he's 5.5 hours away. I will survive. It's just hard. His classes start Monday so pray for him... and me too.


This picture was taken the first or second time we visited Samford University. I was 18 and David was 13. I think we were there for my cousin's wedding. The statue is of Mr. Beeson. He gave a lot of money to the school.


This is the first picture David and I ever took together. This was in the hospital after he was born.


By His Grace.

"This is a lot like chess, you just have to be patient."

So sorry I haven't updated in months. I am currently sitting in the arcade at the hotel/convention center we're staying at on our family vacation in Myrtle Beach. This is one of the only places that has wireless internet. I love to stay at this place, but come on, update your facility. Motel 8 even has wireless internet in the rooms. You might be wondering why I am sitting in the arcade on my Macbook while I'm on vacation... well it's raining. It's been raining all day. We went to see the movie Wall E this afternoon and it did stop raining during the movie, but it's so wet outside, it wouldn't be good to walk on the beach. So for the past hour I've been sitting in the arcade watching children play pool with their grandparents. Some common phrases have been "Watch out where you point that stick," "Don't pick up the ball and move it," "This is a lot like chess, you just have to be patient." It has been interesting to say the least. I just hope it's sunny tomorrow so that I can go lay out on the beach!

I guess I need to update you on what has been going on in my life. I started a new job on May 1. I'm an ABA therapist that works with children with Autism. I love it! I work with some of the greatest, most inspiring children ever. They make me enjoy life a little more each day that I am able to work with them.

My brother is leaving in about a week to go to college at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. This saddens me a lot, but I know he'll do great there. This will just give me and my friends another reason to take roadtrips to 'Bama. He's going to major in religion with an emphasis in congregational studies... aka he pretty much wants to be a preacher.

My beautiful goddaughter Brianna turned one on August 6, a day after I turned the ripe 'ol age of 24. She just took her first step last night. It's so exciting watching her grow up. Yeah, I'm 24. Kinda makes me feel like I'm getting old. Next year my car insurance will go down and I'll be halfway to 50... halfway to 50. That's scary.

Well my brother is wanting me to finish this up so we can go get some food. I'll try to update soon with some pictures from Brianna's 1st birthday party. I'm not making any promises though.

By His Grace.