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
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Caitlin Jo, You are missed back home terribly. Embrace the wonderful trips you are taking and all that you are learning. I continue to be so proud of you and I know God has his hand in everything you do! Know that you are very much loved and missed back in the states but you are so much looked up to for what you are doing. I rec'd your Mother's Day picture of you and I and love it! Thank you so much for your special gift. Enjoy your cookbook. More recipes will be coming. When do you go to Ireland? Make sure you blog and add pics of that trip. Love you lots! MOM
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