Let's Get This Show On The Road

Well hello there stranger!

I know...I know...I've been on a hiatus.

And please trust me, I'm ready to be back.

Here's a quick update:

1. Our whole team returned safely from East Asia and I am still humbled how God chose to use us. Want an update? Please leave your email in the comment section or send me an email. Although I may share some of my favorite pictures later, I will not be posting a ministry update on the blog.

2. I chopped off all my hair. Well not all of it...but a whole lot of it.

Cute Keller Feller turned 2 this month!

3. I started my new position as the Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) of Programming for Housing and Residential Life. 

4. Grad school is a whole new ballgame. It's kicking my butt and keeping me on my toes. But hey, this is what I wanted, right?

5. Sac Cru's Fall Retreat is this weekend. Hellooooo one of my favorite events of the year.

Throwback to Fall Retreat 2012!

And yup, I've changed the URL of this blog. The new URL is here to stay!

Please be patient as I continue to fix the links embedded in the blog...gotta get on top of that.

audreylaurennn.blogspot.com

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Get ready for a real fun ride. 

so cal bound

Well, today is the day! I finally get to see Mandy after four months. This girl has been such a huge support system and encouragement to me. She's been there through it all these last three years and I am extremely thankful for her. 

Since briefing is in southern California, I figured I might as well kill two birds with one stone and visit her. 

Genius, right?

My plane leaves in seven hours.

I just started a load of laundry.

I just got out of the shower.

And this packing involves packing for East Asia.

Joy!

I would like to give a big shout out to Lydia. 

She's my Frandie.

And one of my most dearest, treasured, best friends.

She's been in Galt since Monday to just hang out and make sure I had a ride to the airport.

But let's just get real...we suck at staying apart for any length of time.

I am so thankful for these two women that God has given me.

Like really thankful.

Here's to adventure, love, and friendship!

Cheers!

a little dash of denial

Well, hey there friends!

I hope everyone survived the torturous heat yesterday!

Do you watch the news? 

Did you see that Del Oro's graduation was cancelled half way through cause of how many people had 

heat exhaustion/heat stroke?

Well...my cute little cousin Austin graduated yesterday from Del Oro.

Even though the ceremony was cut short, it doesn't take away from the

accomplishment of graduating high school!

I am so proud of this boy dude!

So it's true.

This girl is feeling a little dash of denial.

Not the "oh my gosh I can't believe I'm about to go to East Asia for six weeks" kind of denial.

More like "I'm leaving in three days and I have so much to do so I refuse to do anything" kind.

You see, Project Directors go to briefing on Sunday.

My friend Mandy lives in Southern California (where briefing is) so I decided to go down on Wednesday

so I could spend some quality time with her before leaving for the summer.

I'm starting to feel a little overwhelmed!

1. I have yet to organize all the stuff I moved home. I can't leave it how it is.

2. Laundry...yup...gotta start that.

3. Still raising financial support.

4. Trying to make time to say bye to everyone before I leave.

5. Gotta figure out exactly what I'm taking/how I'm going to pack.

and all the other good things that come with leaving for so long.

It's the first time I've felt this way about going.

I know that we are going.

I know that God has a plan.

I know that I am trained and have the ability to lead.

I know that it's going to be a rockin' good time.

James reminded me last night that this is going to be the hardest week.

Our enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8)

He wants us to feel overwhelmed, inadequate, and unsure.

He couldn't be more wrong!

Here's to remembering that we must trust in the Lord.

He is true.

He will never leave nor forsake us.

So as I struggle through my little dash of denial, I can remember that what has to get done, will get done.

I don't have to waste these next three days worrying.
I can be productive and have fun!

No Longer MIA

Oh hey! So  nice to see you again. A whole lot of stuff has happened since I last blogged. Let me fill you in!

I turned in my last final!

I went to the Dean's Honor Brunch.

We closed down two buildings.

I decorated my cap.

I graduated.

And then watched Sarah graduate that night!

I moved out of my apartment.

I went to San Francisco...twice.

And had my very first frosty from Wendy's.

I've just been having a whole lot of fun!

Thanks for stopping by. :)

38.5%

Hello friends and family! It's time to update y'all on my support for East Asia. I am currently at 38.5% of my goal. 

THANK YOU SO MUCH. 

I have seen the Lord provide in big, unexpected ways and I am excited to see who he uses in order for me to finish the $3,195 left I have to raise. 

I am humbled and blessed by everyone who has chosen to support me financially. 

I am equally humbled and blessed by those who are committing to pray for our team this summer. 

Want to get involved on this exciting opportunity that I have?

Well lucky you, cause you have options!

Read my support letter here.

or

Donate financially here.

or

Send me an email at audrey.l.desoto@gmail.com

or

Leave a comment on this blog!

Read how this all got started here.

3 days left til graduation! 

25 days left til our team briefing!

Just moments away from you making a decision to join my team prayerfully/financially!

Focus Brain, Focus

Dear sweet little brain of mine,

Please focus. You only have nine days left of you undergraduate career. And friend, you can do it. I know it's a little tough trying to remember all these deadlines and assignments and your to-do list looks pretty lame. But don't forget that graduation is right around the corner and closing the res halls for summer gives you this crazy amount of adrenaline. But dear little brain of mine, please make sure my heart is ok too. Remember to rest. Remember to focus on the eternal, not the temporal. Do not worry. Do not be anxious. Not only focus on your to-do list, but focus on Jesus. Cause then, you really can do this.

Love, 

Audrey

Starbucks Rookies

Yup, it's that time again: Starbucks Frappy Hour. All frappacinos are 1/2 off this week from 3-5pm!

Well, Mere and I went to Costco to pick up my graduation announcements and there is a Starbucks right next door.

Mere ordered a tall vanilla bean (the smallest size). I ordered a tall caramel crunch. The lady taking our order asked if we wanted to have venti since they were half off. We agreed. Why not? We thought venti was just the next size up.

We pull up to the window and low an behold, the hugest frapps were handed up us. Oops.

You tricked us Starbucks! We are such rookies.

Good thing Scott helped Mere finish hers and I am still slowly working on mine...over an hour later. Ha.