Hello friends and family!
Well this post took me a little longer than a week to get to, but alas I do have some thoughts to pass along. Today is my birthday and I share it with several people I love! What a great way to celebrate!! However though today is my birthday it comes along with some bittersweet thoughts. Often it comes with the memories of birthdays passed and the fact that I am growing older. Though not necessarily a bad thing, I am reminded that I am no longer a child and the great big ball of excitement I once was as a child on my birthday is no longer there. As my dad says, it really has just become another day. Though don't get me wrong, I do smile quite a bit when friends and family tell me happy birthday and explain how blessed they are to have me around, it makes it quite nice!
On a much sadder note though, this day is often over shadowed by an event in my life that will forever bring sadness and an aching to my heart. As most of you know 4 years ago today was the last time I spoke with my grandfather. Five days later he was taken from us in a sudden death. Though I don't dwell on it, I often take pause on these days to remember him. I have private moments that will cause me to shed a small tear. I remember the man who loved his family very deeply and doted on his grandchildren only the way a grandparent could. I remember the fun times, yet also remember the man who was very stern when necessary. Yes indeed I am a person who remembers things (always have been always will be).
I do have plans today to celebrate with good friends. My former roommate and I also share a birthday. It should make for a fun evening! We are heading to a friends house at 6 to spend some quality time together that we haven't had a chance to do since David and I got married! Once we were married she herself became busy with the typical hustle and bustle that goes along with planning a wedding! It will be an enjoyable time had by all!
In the mean time, I am simply relaxing and enjoying the day! I plan on going to lunch with my husband to Mr. Gattis (To you non-Knoxville Folks, its equal to Cici's but better pizza in my opinion!), spend time with the dogs, and of course spend time with David.
Great news also came to us yesterday! David had an interview with Kroger and they gave him a drug test and background check! I'm so thrilled for him!! :-) This could mean great things for him! He said he went into the interview and everyone made him very comfortable, so of course he had no trouble interviewing! And of course, he went in wearing dress clothes! I was thrilled to see this one! David rarely wears them and he always looks so handome when he dresses up! Please keep praying about this potential job, he will hear back sometime next week. I will be sure to make it known if he gets a job.
We still have prayer concers though. My grandmother finishes Chemo either next week or the week after. Please pray she can make it through these. Also pray that God is guiding the hands of the doctors and for the possiblity of remission. We also ask for you to pray for us financialy. David has started reading through Dave Ramsey's financial peace book and I am rereading along with him. Our goal is to become debt free and to be able to better handle financial struggles when they come along.
As far as the next week goes, we will see what God brings us!
Love,
Sarah and David
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