Here it is, my one year anniversary for my first day on my job and moving to Dickinson. If you would have told me what one year would bring me when I first moved out here I would have never believed it. The experiences, friendships, and relationships I have had/formed are so surreal. God led me on this journey, from what I have discovered so far, was to find myself. To find out who truly belongs in my life, who and what is important, and most of all to discover a new world. I can say that some things haven't turned out how I thought they would but life couldn't be better! I look back through this blog and I remember starting it so people could see what I was up to along with being able to look back myself and read about my journey. I have had a chance to re-read some of these posts and just can't believe how great this journey has been. I appreciate everyone that has been part of my life, past, present and future.
I know that when I moved I said I was going to come out here for a year and then I would be back. Now being in the situation I am I realized that I am not ready to move back. I feel that I have had a lot of growth and still have more growth to experience out here. It's crazy to think that I would ever write that but it is couldn't be more true.
One thing I can say I am super grateful for is my supervisor Joan. Joan is one HUGE reason why I have been able to make it out here and be successful with my job. I have never had a supervisor like her and I probably will never will again. If I could choose three traits to describe her they would be never ending/ number one supporter, beyond caring, and hardest worker. One thing I can tell you about Joan is she always has wanted the best for me. She always tells me to slow down and take time for myself instead of working the hours I do. But in reality she does the same things and I can't help but look up to her and want to do as great of a job as she does. I truly aspire to be like her one day and look up to her more than she probably will ever know. I am saddened to say that she will be done on March 21st. :( When finding out this news my world was turned upside down. I have cried multiple times because I know I was soooo blessed to be able to know her. God has angels here on earth to watch over us and I believe that God sent Joan to me! When asked about coming out here and why I chose this job the only thing that I ever can say is there was something about the voice of the lady on the other end of the phone. That lady was Joan. She was the only person I called back, the only interview I attended, and the only job I accepted after I got my degree. I can't tell all of you how much Joan has changed my life and it is all for the better! "Because I knew you, I have been changed for good!" That quote pretty much sums it up!
AASK....What can I say. GREAT company, GREAT people, GREAT results. I can't begin to tell you how many times we (adoption workers) sit around the table and listen to one another and come together as a team and support each other, give each other ideas, and lend a shoulder to lean on during hard times. My co-workers truly are the best. I couldn't ask for better people to work along side with. Not only that but I LOVE the fact they let me be who I am and accept me. Best feeling!
PATH.....Same thing!! My Dickinson SUPERSTARS! Who knew that I could grow so close to four people so fast. I honestly LOVE them with all my heart! They all have thee biggest hearts and are so caring, kind, generous, warm-hearted, genuine people. I am so blessed and thankful to call them friends, co-workers and most of all family!!
My family, where to begin where there is no end!! My family has been my rock, my #1 supporters, my EVERYTHING!! I don't know what else I could truly say other than I love them beyond anything and I am blessed blessed and more blessed to have them as my family!! Thank you for loving me when it's hard to love me and always supporting and accepting me for who I am.
Friends, my dear friends! Thankyou for understanding who I am, what I need when I need it, and being there for me!! You guys are amazing and I can't say enough about you!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!
I read this quote and couldn't agree more! I felt as I was shutting the door to one journey, I opened a new door for a whole new adventure!!
"Every story has an end, but in life, every ending is just a new beginning."
As far as the next year, who knows what it holds but. I sure hope I can look back and love it as much as I have loved this year! Life is to short so LOVE, LIVE, and LEARN from it!! Cheers my LOVIES!!
So Much Love,
Nicky
