I've been meaning to create this blog for a while because I think it will serve as a great way to keep in contact with everyone over what I'm sure will be an exciting but busy 9 weeks. I hope that I can post updates here about what I'm doing, and share interesting and fun stories with you all!
Currently though, I don't have much to say. This week has been slightly exhausting, trying to prepare to leave early Saturday morning and also fit in all the friends I want to see before I leave. I've realized this week especially, though, how truly blessed I am, and how amazing the gift of life really is. I am SO grateful for everyone in my life and how they've helped me to where I am today. I just feel surrounded by amazing people that are constantly lifting me up and inspiring me to be better. Today I am so thankful for all of you.
I am immensely excited to work in D.C. for 9 weeks for the pro-life cause, and to get to know Students for Life. I cannot wait to meet my host family (I'll be living in Leesburg, VA, a little bit of a commute from the District), and all the other interns. This opportunity is such a blessing and I can't wait for what it has in store.
But for now, I'm just thankful to be here :) Taking breaths. Sipping ice cold water with my dog laying at my feet. About to curl up for a good night's sleep, and going to morning mass and breakfast with two dear friends tomorrow. Life is a gift. I hope this summer to learn even better how to live in the present, and appreciate every experience for what it is.
~Cathy
"Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore."
