Ok, so I'm failing on all accounts to be a faithful writer. Let's see, in the past 2 months I've waded through a mess of busyness at work and feel as though I have become a better therapist as a result! Our only other full time therapist went to her routine pre-natal doctor appointment and called me later to say that she wasn't coming back and wouldn't be leaving her bed until the baby was born. AGH! That first week (which consisted of 7 straight days of work) was excruciating, literally. I have never physically felt that stressed. But a month later, though still very busy, my stamina and coping mechanism is fortified!

In the midst of the chaos at work, I was able to take a spontaneous road trip to Iowa to visit my dear friend Rachael and help her settle in Iowa City. She is such a live-giving friend and it was wonderful visit! The sermon at the church we visited was all about the trials and tribulations that God specifically puts in our lives to grow us. Very fitting for the two of us!

Spring has sprung at home and I have mixed feelings about that. I strongly dislike the transition from winter to summer... mud is not my friend. As odd as it seems based on my history, I actually wish there was a little more winter remaining because I have so thoroughly enjoyed my new endeavor with snowboarding! I do love summer, but spring is so messy. Sure sure, I like the symbolism of the melting of the cold, new life budding and the re-emergence of color, but mud, oh the mud! This past week my car found myself engulfed in this aforementioned mud as I was attempting to leave for work. There's a story behind that, but feel free to use your imagination.

Of much greater excitement, I leave for Ireland on Thursday! Yes indeed, I am taking a vacation to the country I have long been dreaming of visiting! It shall be glorious and I am thoroughly excited! Woohoo!

I believe that summary will suffice and now I shall bid you adieu!