Life happens fast.

That's something I've told myself many times this summer (and I'm sure many of you have thought, too. Ahem, Shook). It does. Only a few months ago we lived in Towers--another world, for sure...

My path since May 13th has been one zig-zagged across the globe. A few days after the gowns and diplomas, I was in Peru with my family, hiking through the Andes and snooping around the ancient ruins of Macchu Picchu. It was a blessing to have the time with them (especially Nick, before he wound up at an altar a few weeks later..), to experience a BEAUTIFUL country, and to brush up on my Spanish a little bit more. I truly fell in love with Peru--the people are so generous and friendly, the mountains are breathtaking, the food wonderful...it's a special place.

The bare spot on top of the mountain used to be an ancient Incan city...unreal.

A few days after arriving home, I found myself on a 15-hour plane ride to Mumbai with Trey and Kevin. If you haven't seen any of Kevin's pictures from this adventure, check out his "Namaste" albums on facebook. A primary reason we included him on the trip...just kidding. It was amazing though. India is thrilling, hectic, overwhelming, and breathtaking. Sensory overload...constantly. Too many stories to tell here, but it was the deepest of joys to experience it all with Kevin and Trey. I'll never forget it.

From the end of June to now, I've spent 2 weekends in my favorite city of all...Nashville. Every time, I'm a little more convinced that it's my home, for real. Only time will tell, huh? I was blessed to witness the weddings of Brett and Vanessa Johnson, Chris and Kristen Tedder, Nick and Jane Gordon, and Andrew and Allie Lossing as well. If you missed that, yes--I have a sister now! the beautiful and talented Jane Slatton (Gordon now) entered my family, and I'm so thrilled to have her as my sister.

Other than that, I've spent time in the East Tennessee hills with some of you all, went on a weekend roadtrip to FL with my grandparents, and had a lot of time at home in Charlotte with my parents. My room is sufficiently gone through and organized. My Jeep is prepped to drive 2,000+ miles. And on the 20th, I'll set off for Jackson, Wyoming (with a pit-stop in Nashville...can't wait to see those of you who are there!). I currently know...no one in Jackson. I'll be working at a church that I've never been to, and living at a couples' house who I've never met! I'm excited. Slightly nervous. But God is good. I'm so excited to be working in a church with young adults and youth, and seeing what Jesus has for me there and beyond. I'm confident that's where I'm supposed to be for this year, and that he will provide the rest.

Life happens fast. My road has been crazy, and is about to get a little crazier. Glad to still have all of you in my life to some degree.

Preston

ps--visitors always welcome in Jackson! They have legit mountains...