Notes from me to you

hello friends!

It seems as though I've taken a little hiatus from blogging... so what's new? how about a little update? I'll be moving to the DC area in July to start my next assignment at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD (NW DC). Very excited about all the new challenges and opportunities that this job and move will bring, as well as friends... I keep finding out about more and more people who are either living in, or will soon be moving, to DC!! Actually, one of my dearest and closest friends from MN, Jake, will be starting a new job in DC and will be moving there in September. I couldn't be more excited.. I adore this man.
Friends, Becca and Jamie, showing off the Inner Harbor.

I've also been blessed by a new friendship! Jamie is another travel nurse I met while working at Hopkins.. a great girl! She, our friend from work, Becca, and I have been spending a lot of time together running around Baltimore- its been a lot of fun. Jamie will start on the same floor at NIH a month before me, so I'm very excited to have the opportunity to spend more time with her at work and at play..watch out DC! ;)

This is Jamie, Becca, and myself sitting on Federal Hill that overlooks the Inner Harbor.

A couple of other friends I know through friends in St. Paul will soon be re-locating to DC, as well. And.. of course, all my dear friends in Baltimore will only be a hop, skip, and jump away.. I foresee a few weekend trips back to b'more to rock the Federal Hill scene, go to the farmer's market, and of course, some tasty brunch. Baltimore has become like a home to me and I will be sad to say goodbye to these people who have been great friends.

I'm also learning a lot about myself as I look back on how I sort of mold into new cities, situations, and friendships. I've always sort of realized that I was a "molder," that I adapt.. (I guess we all do in some ways, some easier than others) but I've realized that at times, I've really lost myself.. lost sight of who I am and who I want to be. It's hard, but realizing it has been eye-opening and I rest assured that my heart and spirit are being refined and I pray for peace as I forge ahead in this life-style of continual change.

And... today marks the end of my first "kickball season." So we weren't exactly a winning team, but let's just say "at least we had fun!" :) Which, we really did. I'm so happy that in my little stint in b'more I was able to get in on a kickball season.. how fun! Thanks, friends!


Finally, I know there are many of you who are rock star prayer warriors.. Ingrid's 4-year-old nephew, Nolan, has been diagnosed, for the 2nd time, with cancer- sarcoma. :( :( :( Please see her blog (as listed on the side) for details and please take a moment to offer up a prayer for Nolan, his parents, Eric and Beth, their future baby (in womb), Ingrid, and their entire family as they work through another round of chemo, doctor's appointments, and so on. God bless Nolie and the Johnson's.

Peace to you, friends.

xoxo
lkm