Updates

Updates always seem to take forever - I know they do on my blackberry anyway, so I'll try to keep this (relatively) brief.

My last 3 exams were very mixed. 1 good, 1 average, 1 absolutely awful! However it's been a blessing and a comfort to know that God's already got it planned out and it's in His hands, that if I miss my grades for med school He has something even better planned! (Not sure what that would be - but it's an exciting thought!) As usual exam season reduced me to a stressy, emotional wreck, living off caffeine and Lucozade Glucose Energy Tablets due to the numerous sleepless nights spent cramming. As usual, I've half-heartedly promised myself that next time my revision will be more organised. I say half-heartedly because I know the likelihood of this is similar to the likelihood of me NOT getting sunburnt in Kenya this summer.

Speaking of Kenya, in just a couple days I'll be boarding a flight to Nairobi before travelling to work in the God Our Father's Children Home near Watamu (nowhere near Nairobi!) and living locally. To say I'm excited would be a massive understatement, but I'm not expecting (or wanting) an easy ride. Actually, I'm not sure what I'm expecting. I want a challenge, an experience, something eye-opening. We'll see...

I've loved seeing God's hand in my plans for this summer (in hindsight at least). He's turned something I originally used to cheer myself up after a bad day into something I think I want to do for the rest of my life. Every pot-hole in the road to Kenya has been filled in (metaphorically of course). Although in the past 12 hours, with just days until I leave, my plans have been changed dramatically and still some of it isn't set in stone.

Over the past few months God has really taught me to trust completely in His plans, and proven over and over again how He ultimately knows best. From guys and universities to celebrating Father's day and volunteering in Kenya, God has been constantly reminding me that my plans are pants at best. So I'm excited to discover where/what I'll end up doing.

On a final note, apologies for the ever changing appearance of my blog. I haven't yet found a background/font/style I'm happy with... Proof of my indecisiveness!

Father's Day

Thanks to revision and exams it's been a while since I've posted and with my final 3 exams looming this week I really should be continuing with my social networking ban, but....

Today is Father's Day. Shops everywhere are utilizing this holiday, they'd be foolish not to! Sales of aftershave, razors and men's toiletries must sky-rocket, there's no shortage Homer Simpson/beer/Superdad themed t-shirts and witty father's day cards are in high demand. I always used to be a typical 'daddy's girl', I relished Father's Day.

Today is bittersweet. It's a day of sadness as I continue to miss Dad, who died in 2009. It's a day of praise as I thank God for His provision of Mum's husband, Kevin. Most importantly, it's a day of worshiping my Heavenly Father. With 3 fathers to be thankful for, today is a great day.

Thinking about this has got so many memories flooding back. Family holidays, days out and that time Dad forgot to take me home from church (David Cameron isn't the only one to have mislaid a child)! I'm trying to keep this short, but today is a day where I'll be reflecting on God's undeserved provision and mystifying plans, and praising Him wholeheartedly for them. (But I'll still plague your computer screens with cheesy old family photos.)

During Dad's illness Jeremiah 29:11 became our family verse,

'"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord.'

God is so good.

Always a sucker for snuggles

The first and only football shirt I will own! (Chosen by Dad)

My beautiful family