the waiting game.

I would consider myself to be a pretty patient person. But there are times when I know something is about to happen, but I have to wait for it to happen.

There are many things in my life that are changing/about to change...and it is all happening so fast. But it's to the point where so many things are changing in so many ways, but not at the moment. I guess I am kind of in the middle between what was and what will be! I feel like I am playing a big waiting game. Trying to be patient. And mostly trying not to burst from excitement about what is to come. So what kinds of things am I waiting for?

• The biggest thing: I am going to be an aunt very VERY soon!!! My little niece or nephew (also known as Baby Doug ;)) could be born at any moment...literally. I am checking my phone every 5 minutes anxiously awaiting that phone call. I can't even begin to describe how excited I am to meet Baby Doug! I am hoping he/she will make their appearance at a time when I am not working so that I can be there...so today or tomorrow!
• Students are making their way back to Topeka!! Yesterday I saw international students out walking around everywhere! Made me happy. And throughout this week, people will be making their way back to the Chi Alpha House and I am so excited. Their are some familiar faces coming back, as well as some new faces. Can't wait to have everyone here!
• Chi Alpha will be starting back up.
• School will begin.
• Cooler weather is coming hopefully in the somewhat near future....fall is my favorite season! And after the summer we have had, I have never been so excited for fall to be here! 

In the meantime, I will keep waiting in anticipation for all of these things and more to happen! It is most definitely a season for change and I couldn't be happier about it! But while I am waiting, I am enjoying myself and the last days of summer by spending lots of time with friends.

Orange Leaf and movie night with Taylor!

Erin Grieve, me, and Taylor. We went swimming. It was 90 degrees outside. It was beautiful! And then I got  sun burnt. It was a fun afternoon though!

Ariona and I sitting out in the rain. :)

Story for the above picture: God is so good. I really wanted to go sit outside because it was so nice outside! But I wanted someone to go sit outside with me. Literally, a minute or two after thinking that I get a call from my friend Ariona. She had just got done having coffee with a friend and wanted to hang out. So I asked if she wanted to come over and sit outside with me. Her response: "Yea that sounds perfect!" Yes!! So she came over and we sat outside for a couple of hours. And it rained a little bit off and on....it felt so good! It turned out to be a lovely evening! Thanks Jesus! :)

Also...just a side note...I had to edit the last picture....in the original one, I seriously look like a lobster. I didn't realize how burnt I was until I saw the picture. Thankfully it doesn't feel as bad as it looks! 

Good afternoon with the lovely Stefa! :) So thankful to have her as my friend. 

While this waiting game continues on, I continue anxiously awaiting all that is to come. But at the same time, I am very much enjoying what is happening in my life right now. I never want to be so caught up in what is going to be happening, always living in the future, that I miss out on what is happening in my life right now. Yes it's good to have things to look forward to, but when we are constantly looking forward to the next big thing, we are missing out on opportunities that we have now, right in front of  us. And right now, among other things, I am so so thankful for the incredible friendships God has placed in my life and the time I get to spend with them! I am truly blessed.