Finding my Stride

Life continues to move at the "speed of LRMC." I am settled into my apartment that now feels oh, so cozy. I bought a bike that I have been riding like a fiend around Germany. I forgot how much fun bike riding is.

I was able to visit Barcelona, Spain for a training holiday in April with nursing friends. I enjoyed the Spanish culture. It was much more laid back than Germany! My favorite part was seeing Gaudi's architecture and riding around the city and beach on bikes.

I continue to be challenged in my nursing at Landstuhl. I officially get to my floor in July. I am both excited and nervous.

What a blessing to receive letters from friends and family. My mother sent me a recipe book of all our family recipes from back home that we grew up with. If you can't tell--- I've been a little homesick for home! I love it here, but sometimes it would be nice to see some familiar faces that I long to see. Nathan Haak, a friend from church and school, won the prize for being my first visitor here in Germany.

Unfortunately, because of the silly volcano I was unable to go to London to see my mom and aunts. They went to Cabo, Mexico instead. I am glad that they spent relaxing time together and I look forward to seeing them in the future!

My church continues to be a source of strength for me. As the Bible says, draw near to God and He will draw near to you James 4:8. I am trying to find out more how God can use me here in Germany, and I think I am on to a few ideas!

My other new hobby is Crossfitting. It is a very different workout style than my old practice of running for miles and miles. It focuses on high intensity, shorter work outs. We meet at a warehouse on Landstuhl that was converted into a gym. It is very "underground" feeling. I love the group effort part of it the best! Us female nurse lieutenants make up a big portion of the participants.

The days here are so long now. Sunshine until 9pm! I leave tomorrow to go to Budapest, Hungary for a singles retreat. I am very excited!

Take care friends and family! This seems to be a verse that is popping up a lot in my life:

"For we are God's workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works which he has prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:10