finalmente: success!

Loud, and extremely out of key, my sister is singing "Breakaway" along with one of those value commercials. It's nice to be home.

Let me echo ashley delight to say how great it is to read your posts, as well as neens' gratitude for welcoming me into this blogging community! Thursday night, I came home from Victoria, BC where I had spent a few days with my Grandma. Yeah, just me and Grammy. It was pretty great, and much different than what I'm normally used to in terms of vacation. We stayed at this old hotel, the Empress, where people like Queen Victoria and the King and Queen of Siam stayed when they visited the Island! Crazy, right? Our days were mostly filled with tea, food, gardens, food, and did I mention food? Because we ate a lot..... haha but it was super swell!

My days have mostly been filled with job hunting - a most wearisome activity. But that is balanced out by time with sisters, laughing and being silly. Again, what a joy to be home! My brother is home for the weekend as well! Finally the whole family is together again! Today, we got Emma ready for Jr/Sr prom, which means craziness in the house. These times always remind me of how different each of us girls are, but i love it.

I came home to this little guy!

Last night, I found out that Branyn, my best friend from high school, has postponed her wedding. It was supposed to happen this July, but she said they realized they both needed time to focus on the Lord before making such a big commitment. A bitter-sweet thing, but I am hoping that this will give them both time to grow, and maybe even give our relationship time to heal.

Again, I echo Ashley's prayer request of learning how to love better. This has long been a struggle of mine, especially when I am home. Also, if you could, please pray that the Lord provides a job!! I need to work, and things are not looking bright at the moment.

I miss all of you girls - your warm smiles, and thoughtful hearts - and am so thankful to be in touch with you this way. For the summer I anticipate long, warm nights lighted by candles and good conversation. I cannot wait to read more about your summers, but for now I think of you, and pray for you!

xoxoxo

Always,

Hannah V.

p.s. could you ladies email me your addresses? thank you!