"If you are cold at night,

let the promise of my love cover you like a warm blanket."

*Matthew White*

Today was my 22nd birthday---I cannot believe I am 22 years old. It really does feel like yesterday when I was little and couldn't wait until I was in college. Now, it's here, I'm 22 and college is almost over---WOW!! Today was a pretty laid back day---classes, dinner with Abby, ice cream with Abby, and work to be done. My big to-do was last weekend in Wichita with some of my nearest and dearest---it was enough fun to carry through until next year--but I am sure there will be more quite soon! (Smile) I am grateful for all my family and friends who called me today, sent notes and e-mails---they made my day and made me happy. This week hasn't been a great week, to say the least---lots of things going on with family and friends---in my heart and in my mind---it's been a long week---I am most happy tomorrow is Friday and the weekend can begin---I am sure next week will bring much better things, or at least I am praying it will. Times like these make you grateful for those friends who always stick by you--through the ups and downs. They allow you to be yourself and they love you anyway!!! It's been a week of rocky roads with some people in my life---one of those weeks where nothing seems to go right. If you would say a prayer for everyone that things work out and communication remains open and that through it all they know they are still loved.

I have begun to work on two research projects ( psychology and microbiology) and hopefully each will be ready for publication by spring--we shall see--but I am praying that it all works out and they are accepted for publication!! I'm off to do some more work before bed.
Thank you to everyone for making my birthday a good one---I'm happy to be 22 years old!! (Smile)
Amber made me a blanket for my birthday (pictured above) I totally adore it and cannot wait to cuddle under it tonight when I go to bed. Thank God for such awesome friends!!! She is such a gift in my life!