August Photos

 

 

With my trusty Iphone at hand I have found

I am more comfortable taking everyday

photos. So here are a few August photos

with a little help from Instagram:

 

 

OCK Memorial

 

Railroad Park

 

Flowers for my grandmother and Tom's

last wedding anniversary.

 



OKC Memorial

 

Sunshine at the park 

OKC Capital



August almost Over

During the last week I have traveled back and forth between home and Andalusia two times. My grandmother's husband Tom passed away so I have been trying to help with post funeral thank you notes, errands, and today we are headed to Dothan for her to get an IV infusion for her RA.



   We stopped by the Enterprise home on the way to get the infusion and there was an unfamiliar car in out driveway plus Trey's truck. I must confess the following is a pure example of how I let my emotions get control of my action's and mouth all to often. I walked in the house and darted to Trey's room for an explanation as to why he wasn't at school and who was at my parents home ( no doubt without permission... Is what I was thinking ).

  After stating rudely that he was supposed to be at school a guy named Travis appeared around the corner. He told me who he was and I asked if he had school today he said yes and I said they both needed to be on their way. Trey told me Travis had no where to stay and while that breaks my heart and I know we should meet the needs of others I let my emotions drive my actions and made sure the doors were locked and the house was empty before I left.  I felt convicted after the fact, but the fact that my parents didn't know he was there honestly made me mad and a bit frightened.

 

 

  I pray God forgives me for my attitude and actions earlier this morning. I also pray he gives me more chances to help others and change my heart so that I use both of my ears to listen and be considerate before I open my big mouth.

In other daily news: 

 

We ate at my favorite! Chick-fil-a while in Dothan..

 

And stopped by this sweet Lady's home for some fresh green tomatoes!

I hope to have a garden like hers one day!!



We're Engaged

So happy to say that since my last post Brad and I have gotten engaged! On Tuesday after I got back from visiting my parents Brad and I went to the park to talk about wedding stuff, but when he started talking he got down on his knee and proposed! I was in shock! I had always imagined him asking me, but when he did I couldn't believe it!! I held it together while we were at the park, but I started balling  once we reached the car. I could not be more excited to continue our journey in life and I am so happy to officially be engaged.

 

       Brad picked out the prettiest ring ever! We went and looked together, but  I am a bit indecisive so  after two visits to the jewelry store he chose a beautiful ring all by himself. I love it! I worked three twelves after Tuesday, but Brad picked me and the girls up after work and drove us to our cars! I had the most questions from patients about my dating status during these three days. Two of my patients had me tell them the full engagements tale and one had lots of suggestions on honeymoon destinations and baby names. Lol. After Brad took me and three of my coworkers to our cars we went and got dinner and I drove the thirty minute commute to get ready or work the next day!

   Friday we went to Jackson's with some of Brad's roommates and one of his sweet girlfriends Emily! Gahh, love her!! Then we watched a movie together...the roomies love movies! Saturday we went to the jewelry store and Picked out Brad's ring as well! He chose much easier than I did. After that we ran errands and my car battery went out at the car place. What are the odds??

    Saturday night Sabrina made dinner for Brad and I!! She made some yummy poppyseed chicken and got us some GiGis cupcakes!! Then we went to Jimmy and Susanna's new apartment! All the girls ambushed me at the door and gushed over the ring and how excited Brad had been the week before the engagement (he caught the garter at Susanna's wedding). We had so much fun playing charades and laughing with everyone. We are blessed with so many loving friends.

  On Sunday we started the Together for Life class at Dawson! I was so excited Brad suggested that we take the class. The topics are so relevant and really challenges my thoughts and attitudes about marriage and forming our new family.



 

 

 

Hello from OKC

 Hello from Oklahoma my brother and I have been here for going on six days. My parents who are travel nurses have been working here since January so we came to visit them, and see a new  place. Sadly tomorrow is our last day in the city and my parents will be traveling to their new work/home on Saturday. They will be in California next!

 

   We have seen lots of neat things on our trip to Oklahoma. We visited the capital, a ton of history and cultural museums, the zoo, and lots of shopping malls! There are so many furniture stores here, and my most favorite is Mathis Brothers Furniture. I hate to leave tomorrow, but it has been a nice break from work.