I'm an Alumni, Alumna, Alum??

I CAN BLOG NOW........I'm done with undergraduate nursing school! I never thought I would say those words. I can't believe it. I don't know what to do with myself now. I'm incredibly antsy, and haven't stopped cleaning the apartment. We have been so busy that even finding time to blog since I have been "free" has been nearly impossible.

The weekend before finals, our sweet friends Kevin and Chloe got married (yes I sat in the car for 3 hours, waiting for the wedding to start, while Kev was taking groomsmen pictures- I'M SO LAME)! We are so excited for them, and love every time we get to hang out! Cheers to Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kaspar!

Then graduation came...... FINALLY!! 

My infamous paper chain! The night before graduation! (Click HERE to see how long it was when I began)

Polyester black robes and 90 degree weather make for one HOT day.

Love my husband. So thankful for him!

So excited I couldn't stand it!

I never anticipated nursing school to be so hard. Every semester I just wanted to survive, and make it to the next break. When looking back on everything that happened over the last two years of college, I am in complete awe of God's provision and perfect plan. The one question I got all the time was, "Is it hard being married, and in nursing school?" I know some people thought I was crazy, and some just didn't understand why we seemed to be rushing everything. What I have to come to learn is this: We seem to always want to wait until it's the right time or the perfect circumstances. There will always be school, money, jobs, or family reasons that seem to "be in the way," and make the plans of God fuzzy to our weak eyes and doubting hearts. Our plans pale in comparison to what God has in store for our lives. I learned/ am learning to stop trying to make things perfect and to trust that God knows best. God knew I needed Kevin to get through nursing school (and other things in life). He cooked dinner for us as I hibernated in the back room, he kept me sane, he kept me laughing, and he kept things in prospective. This is how most conversation went. Kev "Kaitlyn it'll be ok." Me "No it won't. I have to get a certain grade. I won't pass the class. I'll have to wait another year to take the class. We have to live in Jackson longer. You can't start seminary for two more years. We're doomed!" Kev "Did you do your best?" Me "Yes." Kev "Did you study all you could?" Me "Yes." Kev "Then there is nothing else you can do. Stop worrying. You probably did just fine. God is in control, and as long as you worked to the best of your ability, then his will be done." ...... God knew I needed someone in my life like Kevin. Sure I had to balance my time a bit differently in comparison to most of my classmates, but I wouldn't change it for anything. There have been so many blessings through my marriage to Kevin, and I'm so incredibly thankful for that. I'm still looking for a job right now unfortunately, but I'm sure God will provide for us as we start a new chapter in our lives in Ketucky. We are officially moving on June 25! Pray for us as we prepare to move, look for jobs, and for me as I take my boards on June 22!!