An amazing July forth weekend.

On Friday night we were invited to a missions celebration. A lot of missionaries from different states and countries gather to just fellowship together. It was the first time I got to see horses and real cowboys in Houston. There was amazing slow cooked brisket so I'm definitely moving to Texas just for the food! It was a comfort to just be in country land with the smell without having to get dirty! :)

On Saturday we were invited to someone's house from Second Baptist Church. Before I got there they said it was going to be more or less like a castle. It was absolutely gorgeous. The rules were...you can sleep in any bed you want. you can do your nails. you can have a massage. you can have your hair cut. you can swim in the pool. you can call home. It was fabulous. I went swimming which was a blessing in this heat. The girl's changing room was in the master bedroom which was like three rooms in itself. They didn't make any of the beds because they thought we would be more comfortable jumping into a messy bed. We had the whole day to sit back and just relax. They did cookout style foods which was like being at home :) Later that night everyone was going to watch a movie but I was really into my book so I took it upon myself to find me a cozy spot in one of the beds. They said we could sleep so I took it upon myself that I would do just that. Peaceful. Quiet. When you're in a room with 14 other girls there are times when you just need time to yourself and hear yourself think. Don't get me wrong I love all the girls but I like "me" time too! 

I'm starting week 6 and I'm still loving Houston but I'm missing home. I miss my family but I know I'm where God wants me to be so that's comfort. I love the outings on the weekends because they give you pieces that feel like home!