Life in Fast Forward

So I know its been a long time since I've posted so I'll try to catch you...

I finished out my fieldwork in Colorado and headed to Maryland. Colorado was an amazing experience. I had some amazing adventures hiking, rock climbing, skiing, and eating! I had some fun visitors while I was in CO. My boyfriend:), several of my best friends from college and my brother all come to visit! I must say I was ready to head back to the east coast. It may have just been because it was winter, but they don't have the beautiful trees like the east does. My dad flew out to drive back with me and we packed up and made it back to GA in two days! I spent a week in Augusta seeing friends and family, finishing my research, and graduating. The next week I spent in the Amazon in Peru on a mission trip. An amazing trip. My niece Ruth Ann was born while I was in Peru! She's beautiful! The Monday I got back from the Amazon, I packed up and headed Maryland. I completed my 12-week fieldwork at Kennedy Kriger Institute in the Center for Autism and Related Disorders. It was a great learning experience. Now, back in Augusta studying for boards and looking for a job. In the mist of all of my school and trips I have also started something else amazing. A new relationship. We started talking the day before I left for CO, great timing:) We talked for several weeks then he decided to come and see me! We spent an entire week together and it was amazing. Though we have been several hundreds of miles away from each other for our entire relationship so far, we have developed a closeness that probably would not have otherwise grown. I am thankful for that, but also so extremely glad to be in the same town now. We can actually date! Ryan is such an amazing God fearing man. One who challenges me and loves me for exactly who God create me to be. He doesn't ask me to change myself, only challenges me to grow more in the direction of God, becoming a better (not different) me. He is fun and adventurous and has a desire for knowledge of life and the Lord that truly inspires me. I love him dearly and continue to pray for what God has in store for us. So needless to say life has been crazy the past 6-months!!