Moments of Life

Yesterday marked 6 years since I got that call. The call that something very serious had happened to someone's sister who is very dear to me. Her mother had found out on the news, my friend had been pulled out of something at school to be told-her only sibling, her sister, had died on impact in a small plane crash. I immediately moved into her house for the next few days. (RIP AMY!!!)

It was something that, obviously, was life-changing. It ended up making us closer over the years-we both had felt some very raw things in our somewhat young lives and would never be the same. She stayed intown for college while most of my friends went away and I stayed home because I was forced to medically in order to recover from my stem cell transplant. She included me in all of her events and really made it bearable-I got a wonderful taste of what college was like. We've been through so many ups and downs together and I could not imagine it any different.

To think of all that has happened and brought us to this point is truly amazing-she is one of my bridesmaids and is now engaged herself.

We had another phone call last night. She asked me a very important question on her sister's anniversary of passing away-Will you be my Maid of Honor? Of course I said Yes and once again was weeping-but this time with much joy and honor.

Today, I am grateful for: registering for fall classes, friends, family, God and God's plan for each of us, even when it doesn't go how we think it might.

Rachel

Adventures & Congratulations!

Congratulations Cameron and Katie!!

Have fun on your honeymoon!

Where to begin? What an adventure! I was actually on a road-trip the last couple of days with family and visiting with friends-old and new!

The main purpose of the trip was to attend the wedding of a guy friend from college. It was crazy because I realized somehow 4 years had passed since our last get-together. I had not even met his (now) wife in person but felt like I knew her. How great it was to introduce my fiance to them too...more amazing people in my life finally meeting. They are gearing up to come our way for our wedding too. It reminded me of this book my cousin and I would read, highlight and tease about when we were little-they described friends as being like "old sweaters". We didn't know anyone when we came to the ceremony but left feeling like a part of the family-talking extensively with Cameron's brother and getting to know some aunts and his mom. Truly a treat all around and to learn of the prayers these people that I had never met had said for me!

The trip was even extended and turned into my whole family going with Gabe (fiance) and I and staying with relatives, which added MANY belly-aching laughs, extreme comfort levels and a much-needed getaway from school, work for some of us, doctors and everything else. I also got to explore a new, awesome art museum which is always renewing for me. I even found some gifts in the gift shop there!

I also have not written about it yet but have stopped taking one of my intestinal medicines and it has been going very well! I am down 2 pills now-down to 18 maybe? It's still a lot but it's something.

Exhausted but still smiling.

Today, I am grateful for: friends, family, laughter, vacations, weddings and home!

Love,
Rachel

Happy Saturday!

I haven't been home at all the whole day! Anyways, just checking in and saying I had an amazing day...tell you more tomorrow. Good night!

Today I am really grateful for: friends, family, love, laughter, art and weddings!

Love,
Rachel