I am Sam, PA Sam!

I am thrilled to announce that I have been accepted to Idaho State University's Physician Assistant graduate program!!!!! 

I'm pretty sure my face resembled these happy animals when I read the email... 

It is such a relief to finally know the path I'm on. Matt and I are so excited to move to Boise!! We're getting away from the big city, we'll be closer to his family, and we can finally study together again! I am probably most excited for our future study dates where I can comprehend more of what he's studying, since I'll be learning too! :) We constantly studied together at PLU, and I missed it. 

I'm going to grad school!!!! 

I can't believe it. 

After I found out, I had my own personal dance party, smiled at EVERYONE I saw at Trader Joe's and still screamed like a crazy fan girl in the car while driving home. 

My dream is coming true, and it still hasn't sunk in yet. Never did I imagine I would becoming a PA four years ago. I'm so thankful my path changed its course through the guidance of my faith, friends and family. 

I can't wait for August!!! 

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I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; 

I will counsel you with My eye upon you

Psalm 32:8 

Calm before the storm

With a cup of coffee and bible in hand I sat down this morning, looking out the window, and contemplating what's ahead for the week. 

I love the sunshine that pours through this window on sunny days

Today is February 22nd. In one month I will turn 24 and tomorrow... well tomorrow is when the storm will hit. This newest storm will alter my course.. and dictate at what speed I embrace grad school studying, apartment searching, figuring out moving details, etc. 

This past week has been a roller coaster of emotions. After a restless night dreaming about life in Pocatello ID, waves of jitters that were only relieved by squishing Matt in massive hugs, and moments of doubt and fear I have finally found the peace and joy needed to brave the storm. 

I'm hoping I will be dancing around my apartment laughing with joy tomorrow. 

But in case there is only a smile of gratitude, I will remind myself how I am in the palm of God's hand, and this storm will play out exactly to His plan and for His glory. 

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See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.. 

Isaiah 49:16 NIV