far, so far

{found on Pinterest, no original source}

Yesterday was a day of growth, happiness and reflection. The reflection part was probably my most favorite because it made all the others more worth it. When I got home from my interview and counseling appointment yesterday afternoon I found out that the mama's cremated remains had been delivered from the body donor program. After the tears, came the reflection. Heavenly Father has blessed me with so much in the last 2 and 1/2 years. I had to lose something temporarily, but he has blessed me with so much since.

Yesterday was so empowering. I don't know if I'll get the job. But I'm proud of it regardless. I applied. I made it on the shortlist. And the interview went well. I'm happy with that. I'll just be ecstatic if I get the job. 

And England. Oh England. I can't believe I'm actually doing that. It's by far the bravest thing I've chosen to do. Don't get me wrong, it's been a dream for a long time, but there's a difference between the things you dream of doing and the things you actually do. Even though I have a little anxiety over it, I am so excited I can't stand it. This is something the real Lexie wants.

London calling, Step 8.5

It's official. My summer aid arrived this morning. The fees are paid. {happy dance}

OH. MY. GOODNESS.

AND, I just got a notice that they will be ticketing (i.e. buying the plane ticket) on Monday. I can't stand it.

{Heathrow airport via}

So, step 8.5 involves--

passport actually arriving

earning spending money (did I mention I got a paid digital internship this morning too?!)

figuring out what to pack

and waiting patiently... only 49 more days!

Tender mercies

 {via Time Out For Women}

Yesterday I received a letter from Tizzie recounting a tender mercy that she had experienced in the midst of a difficult time with her companion. She then went on to say that she "wanted to tell me something." What followed was such a tender mercy FOR ME that I started crying because I not only felt loved and important to her, but also to my Father in Heaven. He is always aware of us and rooting for us - especially when things are hard or when we stumble. He LOVES us. Enough to send little tender mercies that totally change things or put things in perspective.

{via jimmyandheather.com}