Thankful

Well folks, I leave Birmingham in less than a month. Ahhh. So sad to think about.  I have considered this wonderful city my home for over six year now.  My next few blogs will feature all of the wonderful people I will miss once I begin this Sojourning season.  Some of the first people I truly got to know in Birmingham are some of my college ZTA pledge sisters.  My first four years in Birmingham wouldn't have been the same without these girls.  They have seen me at my best, at my worst, grow, learn, change, and have truly became my family.  Since graduation, we have all gone different ways even while living in the same city.  Three of these beuaties have gotten married (congrats again to you girls), and well, the rest of us have decided to go to more school. I think we all know who got the best end of the deal. haha. 

Anywho, all of that to say we got together for dinner last night.  We tried so hard to go somewhere new and exciting, but our hearts once again returned to Cocina Superior! I guess there are just way to many memories and great conversations that were held within those walls and it simply holds a special place in our hearts.   

 Julie (now) Reagan, me, Jamie (now) Holmes, and Susan!! 

Since the group pic wasn't the best, Jessica (now) George gets her very own pic!  Jess you can thank your Iphone!

As with most times since graduation our night was spent catching up. It's so exciting to see where the Lord is taking each of us.  Julie just got a  promotion (way to go Jules) and is very happily married.  Jamie just got a new job, something she has wanted for a while now.  We are so very happy for her.  Susan is about to graduate with her business degree.  This is a HUGE accomplishment for her and I couldn't be prouder.  Jess is getting her Teachers Certificate and looking for teaching jobs in the fall.  Best of luck with that Jess!  I know that I will miss these beautiful women like CRAZY when I leave but have assured them I am a phone call away from a weekend trip to Birmingham and have begged them to schedule a trip to LA in the Fall to come visit me. 

As always, beyond thankful for the blessing of these friendships and the city in which they all began!