Wonderful, Wild Wyoming.

Wyoming.... What to say?!?! When to even start?!?! ... well I guess at the beginning, it started with a verse from scripture... Hosea "Behold, I will allure her and lead her into the wilderness and speak tenderly to her." Hmmm... those simple and beautiful words.. how they spoke and continue to speak to my heart. I had no idea why a place like Trinity Teen Solutions would be drawing my attention.. Why was I, Talina "Diva Child" De La Torre being called to work at a TROUBLED TEENAGE GIRLS TREATMENT FACILITY IN WYOMING of all places..

          #1. I Never wanted to move back West again
          #2. WYOMING?!?!?!?
          #3. Wilderness, Horses, Ranch Stuff, Hiking.. What am I thinking?!! How could I be qualified to do
           a job like this, Why would I even want to do a job like this...
          #4. GIRLS. (I hate girls.... you know what I mean... put us together and we are whiney, annoying, emotional, just... gosh!(
          #5. Did I mention I live in WYOMING!??!?!!??!?!?!?!?!?!

But through prayer the Lord continued to reveal the words... growth, challenge, grace  .. How could I refuse?? .. My human nature clicked in and the fear and doubt easily rushed into my heart. Steubenville offered me comfort, it offered me stability, I liked it in Steubenville.  ..I could finish grad school, Catholic Central loved me, I had Friends, basically family in Steubenville. I didn't want to go, but the Lord, being SO good to me Surprise, Surprise continued to gently nudge me.. He continued, patiently  to fight for me... Man, He is SO good to me!! I can't get over it!

Well, as you all know... I finally gave in... I tried my best to trust and LEAP into what the Lord has planned for me.. man was it the BEST. DECISION. EVER! conforming to the Lord's will does totally and completely change your life.

I feel SO much Joy, SO much Freedom, So much LOVE! It doesnt mean the fear doesnt creep in and it definitely doesnt take away how much I miss Ohio and EVERYONE in Steubie. But you better believe that I am so sure that I am following what God wants.

So I invite you to come on this wild and wonderful Wyoming Adventure with me.. Through the ups and downs, the Joy's and Suffering's, the hysterically clusmy moments, the painfully awkward moments, my failures and my successes. You all are so important and special to me and I want you all to be apart of my life as I embark on this new chapter of my life. Prayers and Love are always acceptable, much needed, and VERY appreciated!

As soon as I get internet in the house this blog will be updated more regularly. Also my phone service is AWFUL out here... so if you try to  call I'm probably gonna miss it if I'm out in Clark, usually when I come into Cody (about 40 minutes from where I live, Nearest town with gas station. :P) thats when I have good service and do most of my phone calls. I'm typically in Cody at least once a week, more often now because there is a rodeo EVERY night in Cody. (Cowboys. ;-) ) ALSO... Please feel free to write!! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to get mail from you, & I have time to write you back! :D Address (74 Shining Mountain Rd, Powell WY 43952)

PS. I MISS ALL OF YOU! Call, Text, Facebook, Comment Here, Snail Mail.... Ask Questions, anything.. I am SO excited to share all of my Wyoming Adventures with ya'll!!!