So it's my birthday weekend...and as usual, the middle of January is a super busy time. We started school on Thursday and had to say goodbye to one of my closest friends. But it wasn't all sad...
My mom, sister and I went to New Orleans last week to celebrate my birthday and also to spend some time together before my sister moved. We had a blast, even though it was cold and rainy.
This weekend we had Winter Blast (our D-Now) at church and it was a great time of learning and worship for our students. I am sure God was glorified through the weekend.
My sweet friend Michelle had to say "see you later" yesterday at church. Everyone is heart broken to see her move halfway across the world, but we are also so very thrilled that she is following God's call on her life that far away. I can't wait to go visit! I will miss her every single day and am not excited about two years of my life without seeing her face daily, but I can't be selfish. I am SO happy to be able to pray for her as she is sharing God's love with those who have literally never heard. God's strength is amazing. He filled me with it this weekend, keeping me from being a total wreck and God will fill her each day as she goes through her journey.
I am also so thankful for other great friends that decided to come over and hang out so that none of us had to sit alone and be super sad. We watched football and got some frozen yogurt at Menchies. It was delicious. AND we watched 24. So overall, a good day yesterday, but glad for a day off to relax and get stuff done today.
That is all for now...
Monday, January 18, 2010
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Welcome 2010...
2010...wow! Another decade has begun. In 2000, Ethan and I both were 16 years old, with a driver's license, thinking we knew it all. At 26, we still feel like kids! Fortunately, God has really brought us a long way since 16 years old. We are so happy where we are because we know we are right where God wants us. And I know people say that all the time, but it's true. It isn't always easy. There is so much to think about, being an adult and a student at the same time. There seems to be some kind of stress always, with work, school/studying, finances, etc. God has been so faithful to us in this past year it would take hours for me to type everything we have seen him do for us. 2010, 26 years old, is going to be another fabulous year...I can tell!
I thought I'd post a picture of us last year and of us this year. Not much of a change, but still fun. We are lucky to have such talented photographer friends.
2009
2010
We don't make resolutions at the beginning of a year. However, we do try to make goals for each semester. Ethan is trying to do more reading and he has already finished 5 books since Christmas. My goal is just not to worry as much. I make this goal every semester and eventually I plan to have my worry whittled down to nothing! Other than that, we are going to do our best in school again and work hard to honor God in the things we do. We are thankful for the ability to be students and the financial miracle that God does for us each semester. We are so blessed!
So, happy 2010!
I thought I'd post a picture of us last year and of us this year. Not much of a change, but still fun. We are lucky to have such talented photographer friends.
2009
2010
We don't make resolutions at the beginning of a year. However, we do try to make goals for each semester. Ethan is trying to do more reading and he has already finished 5 books since Christmas. My goal is just not to worry as much. I make this goal every semester and eventually I plan to have my worry whittled down to nothing! Other than that, we are going to do our best in school again and work hard to honor God in the things we do. We are thankful for the ability to be students and the financial miracle that God does for us each semester. We are so blessed!
So, happy 2010!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
The Need to Brag
So today I was just thinking about how proud I am of my husband and some friends of ours for running a 5K this morning and the longer I thought about that, the more people I am proud of popped into my head. Some were for big reasons, others for smaller ones. I decided I needed to make a list. So here it is...
I'm proud of:
1. my sweet Ethan for running the 5K in less than 30 minutes. also for finishing a really long and hard semester beautifully.
2. my dad for cleaning out the garage, which sounds small, but it is a huge physical and emotional undertaking.
3. my mom for being willing to make the 7 hour drive out here just to see her daughter.
4. my sister, Molly, for freaking being an oncology nurse and for allowing the Holy Spirit in her to be the peace her patients and their families need during these hard times.
5. my amazing friend Heather for all the selfless work she does. being a missionary in the US cannot be an easy task and she does an incredible job.
6. my precious friend Jaime Lyn for going through the tough stuff to, ultimately follow God's call in her life.
7. my stunning friend Amanda for allowing God to mold her into the amazing woman of God she has become. (and her fiance, Seth, for realizing that and putting a ring on her finger!)
8. my beautiful friend Kimmie for literally being the walking example of "the joy of the Lord is my strength."
9. my brilliant friend Elissa for being an incredible writer. i read her blog each update and am amazed at how someone can put words together like that.
10. my hilarious friend Mochelle, for beasting that 5K and working her butt off even when she doesn't feel like it. she's an inspiration.
11. our friends Brent and Patti for following God all the way to Scotland.
12. our friend Rob who is serving God overseas (and who we get to see in just a few months!).
13. our friend Andy for being adventurous and experiencing the world.
14. my friend D'Ann for having the guts to have conversations that aren't so much fun, all in an effort to build her friendships.
15. my cousin Evan for finding his niche and devoting time and energy into becoming better at it.
16. my friend Drew (who I've known since he was about 6?) for graduating high school and memorizing the whole book of James to get his driver's license.
17. my cousin Issey for her incredible art and for being accepted into the Pratt School of Art and Design.
18. my friend Heather (who I haven't seen in forever) for being the cutest mom of preschoolers I've ever seen!
19. my friend Morgan (again who I haven't seen in forever...thank goodness for facebook) for being the cutest mom of all boys I've ever seen.
that's all for right now. i'm sure i'll come up with loads more as soon as i post this. i just wanted to get the list out while it was on my mind.
I'm proud of:
1. my sweet Ethan for running the 5K in less than 30 minutes. also for finishing a really long and hard semester beautifully.
2. my dad for cleaning out the garage, which sounds small, but it is a huge physical and emotional undertaking.
3. my mom for being willing to make the 7 hour drive out here just to see her daughter.
4. my sister, Molly, for freaking being an oncology nurse and for allowing the Holy Spirit in her to be the peace her patients and their families need during these hard times.
5. my amazing friend Heather for all the selfless work she does. being a missionary in the US cannot be an easy task and she does an incredible job.
6. my precious friend Jaime Lyn for going through the tough stuff to, ultimately follow God's call in her life.
7. my stunning friend Amanda for allowing God to mold her into the amazing woman of God she has become. (and her fiance, Seth, for realizing that and putting a ring on her finger!)
8. my beautiful friend Kimmie for literally being the walking example of "the joy of the Lord is my strength."
9. my brilliant friend Elissa for being an incredible writer. i read her blog each update and am amazed at how someone can put words together like that.
10. my hilarious friend Mochelle, for beasting that 5K and working her butt off even when she doesn't feel like it. she's an inspiration.
11. our friends Brent and Patti for following God all the way to Scotland.
12. our friend Rob who is serving God overseas (and who we get to see in just a few months!).
13. our friend Andy for being adventurous and experiencing the world.
14. my friend D'Ann for having the guts to have conversations that aren't so much fun, all in an effort to build her friendships.
15. my cousin Evan for finding his niche and devoting time and energy into becoming better at it.
16. my friend Drew (who I've known since he was about 6?) for graduating high school and memorizing the whole book of James to get his driver's license.
17. my cousin Issey for her incredible art and for being accepted into the Pratt School of Art and Design.
18. my friend Heather (who I haven't seen in forever) for being the cutest mom of preschoolers I've ever seen!
19. my friend Morgan (again who I haven't seen in forever...thank goodness for facebook) for being the cutest mom of all boys I've ever seen.
that's all for right now. i'm sure i'll come up with loads more as soon as i post this. i just wanted to get the list out while it was on my mind.
Monday, April 6, 2009
I always forget...
As I go through my day I usually think of things to post on my blog. Somehow, though, when I get home and to the computer I never remember what it was. And if for some reason I do remember if I put it off until later and then by then I've forgotten. Oh well. My life really isn't all that interesting and I flatter myself by thinking anyone would want to read about it. Nevertheless, I still post about my life.
If you have been reading this you know I am at a new job this semester. The Lord graciously provided it for me. I did not like it so much at first, to be honest with you. It was hard and tiring, the kids were mean and I could not control them. I prayed and prayed for God to teach me what it was He wanted me to learn so I could get the heck out of there. I just wanted to know my purpose for being in that place. Well, the past two weeks, the Lord revealed to me His reason for putting me there, one of them at least. I cannot go into detail on the internet about what happened, but I truly believe that God used me to show His love to some of the children I work with and they have responded. Not responded by accepting Him into their life, but by opening up to me in ways they do not usually do with other people. My heart has been broken for 2 weeks, especially for this one particular little girl. It has been hard, but I know that the God who loves me is providing me with strength to get through it and consequently, I have found much joy in my job lately, even through the sadness. I am so thankful for my God!
Just wanted to share that with you. Maybe it will be an encouragement to you in your life. But more than anything, for those that read this that pray for me, THANK YOU! God answered!
If you have been reading this you know I am at a new job this semester. The Lord graciously provided it for me. I did not like it so much at first, to be honest with you. It was hard and tiring, the kids were mean and I could not control them. I prayed and prayed for God to teach me what it was He wanted me to learn so I could get the heck out of there. I just wanted to know my purpose for being in that place. Well, the past two weeks, the Lord revealed to me His reason for putting me there, one of them at least. I cannot go into detail on the internet about what happened, but I truly believe that God used me to show His love to some of the children I work with and they have responded. Not responded by accepting Him into their life, but by opening up to me in ways they do not usually do with other people. My heart has been broken for 2 weeks, especially for this one particular little girl. It has been hard, but I know that the God who loves me is providing me with strength to get through it and consequently, I have found much joy in my job lately, even through the sadness. I am so thankful for my God!
Just wanted to share that with you. Maybe it will be an encouragement to you in your life. But more than anything, for those that read this that pray for me, THANK YOU! God answered!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Spring Break, Part 2
So camping...didn't go. The campground was booked. We were bummed, considering I had already packed everything up and was ready to go. Instead, I sat on the porch to read and ended up hanging out with my good friends from across the street instead. So relaxing!
When Ethan came home, we got ready and went to eat sushi. It was absolutely delicious. We were walking around the bookstore about to go get some ice cream when our friends called to see if we wanted to hang out with them. We ended up having such a wonderful time bowling, playing cards, drinking coffee, watching the Office and eating cake. We are truly blessed with fabulous friends!
So the last real day of spring break is today and we are going to take it easy. We might play
tennis... I might go shopping for a little craft project I am dying to do (if it works out, I'll post a picture). Other than that, this will be an actual day of taking a break.
Here's pictures from bowling last night...
When Ethan came home, we got ready and went to eat sushi. It was absolutely delicious. We were walking around the bookstore about to go get some ice cream when our friends called to see if we wanted to hang out with them. We ended up having such a wonderful time bowling, playing cards, drinking coffee, watching the Office and eating cake. We are truly blessed with fabulous friends!
So the last real day of spring break is today and we are going to take it easy. We might play
tennis... I might go shopping for a little craft project I am dying to do (if it works out, I'll post a picture). Other than that, this will be an actual day of taking a break.
Here's pictures from bowling last night...
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Spring Break, Part 1
Wow, I really am a terrible blogger. I think of things throughout the day that would make a great small post, but I never seem to make it to my computer at that moment to post it. So, instead, I end up waiting forever and then posting a big update, which I know is boring for everyone.
So this spring break has been good. It's the first one in a few years that I have not had to work, which is partly cool, but mostly boring, which in turn means restful, so it's really not all that bad.
We've done a lot of little things, but one of the most fun was date day on Tuesday. We planted our garden in the morning. We ate lunch together, then we got ready to go out. We went to the Kimbell to see the new exhibit, "Art and Love in Renaissance Italy." It was pretty good. After that, we went to the Fort Worth Water Gardens and enjoyed that new experience. It was really cool, so if you come to visit us, we will take you there! Then we walked around downtown, found a Starbucks, and sat outside drinking iced coffee. We came back home and cooked burgers on the grill and a cup of coffee later. It was the perfect day!
our feet in the water at the water gardens.
So this spring break has been good. It's the first one in a few years that I have not had to work, which is partly cool, but mostly boring, which in turn means restful, so it's really not all that bad.
We've done a lot of little things, but one of the most fun was date day on Tuesday. We planted our garden in the morning. We ate lunch together, then we got ready to go out. We went to the Kimbell to see the new exhibit, "Art and Love in Renaissance Italy." It was pretty good. After that, we went to the Fort Worth Water Gardens and enjoyed that new experience. It was really cool, so if you come to visit us, we will take you there! Then we walked around downtown, found a Starbucks, and sat outside drinking iced coffee. We came back home and cooked burgers on the grill and a cup of coffee later. It was the perfect day!
our feet in the water at the water gardens.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Rejuvenation
Maybe it's just me, but I really do not like the winter. During the cold months, I don't just sit around and thing about how much I hate the cold, but when spring finally starts flowing in and that warm breeze blows my hair around like crazy, I realize how much I missed the warmth and how much I truly dislike being cold. I feel rejuvenated by the weather lately. I wake up, open the windows and stay busy all day. I have more energy and want nothing more than to be outside. It is a wonderful time of year and I am so glad that it is here!
Also, just an update:
Went to my cousin, Angela's wedding. It was a blast! She looked gorgeous and planned one super fun party. I traveled to Tallahassee for the wedding with my aunt Anita, who as it turns out is a fabulous travel buddy. We met up with the rest of my family there. This is a picture of the fam (minus Ethan who couldn't go with us).
This past Thursday, I drove over to Dallas to hear my cousin, Issey, play at coffee shop. She's amazingly musically talented and she is a beautiful artist. She is only 17 and did such a great job. I have a feeling she is going to really make a name for herself with her art and music.
Some other good news...Ethan is finished with this weird class he was taking that kept him out of the house both Tuesday and Thursday nights. This pretty much meant that we didn't get to spend a lot of time together during the week and our weekends were booked with random things or studying. I am super excited to have him back at home. YAY!
Thanks for reading this. I know my life is not exciting, but God is good and working in our lives. We couldn't be any happier.
Also, just an update:
Went to my cousin, Angela's wedding. It was a blast! She looked gorgeous and planned one super fun party. I traveled to Tallahassee for the wedding with my aunt Anita, who as it turns out is a fabulous travel buddy. We met up with the rest of my family there. This is a picture of the fam (minus Ethan who couldn't go with us).
This past Thursday, I drove over to Dallas to hear my cousin, Issey, play at coffee shop. She's amazingly musically talented and she is a beautiful artist. She is only 17 and did such a great job. I have a feeling she is going to really make a name for herself with her art and music.
Some other good news...Ethan is finished with this weird class he was taking that kept him out of the house both Tuesday and Thursday nights. This pretty much meant that we didn't get to spend a lot of time together during the week and our weekends were booked with random things or studying. I am super excited to have him back at home. YAY!
Thanks for reading this. I know my life is not exciting, but God is good and working in our lives. We couldn't be any happier.
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