I thought after I finished walking the Camino de Santiago this blog would be finished as well. Then, other adventures started popping up in my life one by one... adding up to a whirlwind trip to 4 countries in 5 weeks this summer! Once again, God has blessed his spoiled little daughter in ways I never would have expected!
First, I'm going to Ireland with 5 awesome women. Because of finances, I wouldn't have planned to go to Ireland right now, just getting back to work in the States and all, but it's how it worked out and I know it's going to be incredible!
Next, on to Belize to see my baby first formers graduate high school! I can't even believe it. I'm sure there will be lots of hugs, tears, joy, and facebook pictures :)
Lastly, I will be teaching English to Italian children outside Milan for 3 weeks! This opportunity came up rather quickly and before I knew it I was signed up and set to go! At the end of the camp I'll do to Rome for 4 days because I don't think I could go to Italy without stopping in Rome.
Arriving home the first week of July I will immediately be in wedding mode to prepare for my brother's wedding July 12th and then my good friends wedding July 26th. Oh yeah, and two of my seminarian friends are becoming brothers and receiving their habits on July 19th!
School starts the first week of August here and I've just accepted a position teaching middle school Religion at a Catholic school for next year.
As you can see, this summer will be filled with awesomeness! If you'd like to follow along with my adventures I will be posting on my blog at least once or twice a week. Or you can follow me on instagram betsy_hess or twitter @betsyhess. I guarantee I will be exhausted 90% of the time, I'll lose my voice, and I'll probably have at least one flight/travel problem, but ... is there any other way to live?! Here's to living life to the fullest and thanking God for all the crazy blessings He throws at us! I encourage you to find the small blessings and adventures He puts in your life this summer. Sharing those blessings, mishaps, funny stories, etc with those around you will help you recognize God's gifts in the little things and be grateful for them :)