OMG...Ashley is ALIVE!!!

Yes, that is a true statement...I am alive and very well indeed. Before I begin with all the random things that make up my interesting life, I would like to give a shout out to one of 2 or 3 people that actually read my nonsense...Amanda Geer Hadley this is your shout out!! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your BIG day!! I was honored to get to be the program attendant, and what really topped it all off was catching the bouquet at your amazing reception! You were one gorgeous bride, and your wedding was perfect! I wish you and Chesson every happiness!!!

As I like to say...let me bring it back to center (meaning me)...this summer has truly flown by. I have met some amazing people and done some pretty amazing things! I cannot remember what I blogged last so I will just give a quick run down of July...I went to the beach 2x's...the first time was with some friends and we were there all weekend...the second time I left my apartment at 3AM, drove to the outer banks...got there by 6AM, picked up my friend...we stopped fr=or breakfast and were back at my apartment by 10AM...that beach trip was the most fun!!! Went to an amazing wedding!!...painted, did serveRDU with Summit serving under an amazing leader and awesome friend...we were doing Extreme Makeover:Library Edition!! We have one more work day and then it should all be finished!!! The big thing that has been going on is training for my half marathon. Amber and I are running on September 5th in Virginia Beach!! We are both pumped and excited!! I love beasting those runs! I feel like I could take over a small country! I have crossed some things off my summer bucket list...and my new years list too...all in all...I am loving life!

the BEST thing that has happened is how much my relationship with the Lord is growing! He has placed some amazing people in my life! My prayer was that the Lord would bless me with a friendship where we could grow in the Lord and encourage each other...I not only got 1 friend...I got a slew...talk about awesome blessings! I have a friend, Sarah, who I am currently studying Proverbs with. We are keeping each other accountable in making wise decisions...let me tell you, if you want some wisdom, open your Bible up to Proverbs...you will get punched in the face...in a good way. Another study I am doing is called Breaking Free by Beth Moore. I am doing this study with Shyana. Let me just tell you what an amazing study this is. Seriously, grab a friend and do this study. We are only on week 3 and I am amazed at how much the Lord is teaching me. What makes it even better is that we are meeting once a week just to discuss what we are learning. We talk about it during the week too just to make sure we are staying faithful in studying God's Word!! I could go on and on about what I am learning, but I will stop now.

Okay...I have typed enough...I am now going to eat Mexican food...until next time...whenever that is :)