Life hasn't quite began yet...

Well. One week in Utah under my belt. Granted, it hasn’t been what a normal week in Utah is going to be like, but I definitely enjoyed it. The staff retreat was amazing! I got to meet all the staff and their families. We went hiking, played board games, made s’mores, hung out in the rain, etc. I had some amazing conversations with people, made some friends, and feel so incredibly blessed with where God has placed me. The entire week, I couldn’t help but praise God that of all the places he could have brought me, this is where I get to serve, and these are the people I get to serve with. This staff is made up of some of the most amazing people I have ever had the pleasure to be around. I honestly cannot put into words how wonderful they are. I can’t believe I get to be a part of this!

Joy and Nathan’s wedding was such a pleasure to be at. The drive to Granby wasn’t as bad as I had anticipated. The location was prime, and it was great to be around friends and be celebrating with Joy and Nathan as they start their life together. The wedding did, however, make me homesick. I really missed being around my friends and seeing so much family activity made me miss my family terribly! I feel better, but I know that there will be times where missing home will hit me bad.
This is where the wedding was


Yesterday, I went to an event that Standing Together put on. It was a worship gathering in downtown Salt Lake. About 1000 people came out to worship Jesus and it was a wonderful encouragement and reminder of why I moved to Utah in the first place.

All in all, I am feeling pretty tired, but excited to get life underway. This week should give me a better understanding of what I’m in for. I was having some trouble with the internet at the house, but I got that fixed. AND… (drum roll please)… PICTURES!


FROM THE MOVE:

Gotta get some caffeine in me!!


Driving along... sooooo bored!


Goodbye California. Hello Nevada. (That's the state line just so you know.)


Almost there with my little Neon stuffed full!!!


Time to unload.....


And more stuff...



FROM THE RETREAT:

It was such a beautiful place!




Natalie, Shannon, Emma and me. Natalie and Emma are my new best friends!



Sooo... that's about it for now. Thanks for checking in. Can't wait to start posting more as real life kicks in. Vacations over. Time to make Utah home!!!

Peace,
Cat

P.S. Herman is still MIA. I appreciate your prayers!