Hey guys (and gals)!!!!
Well as you all know by now, David and I have moved!! A HUGE blessing this Christmas season, but a pain in my hind quarters at points! David and I began a housing search at the beginning of October that we kept quiet from most people. We felt the need to move from the place we were living into something better suited for our needs. We notified a few people that we were going to be moving and that we were very uncertain about the time frame due to finances and the typical lack of housing in Knoxville. After all, this is a college town, and the likely hood of finding someplace to move into quickly and CHEAPLY was very small. Needless to say God proved faithful and proved to us that if we trust him to handle things, our life is simply made richer. We chose to stay in West Knoxville due mostly in part to this is where we live out our day to day lives. I work right across the street and David works about a ten minute drive away. Our church is about five minutes away, and every activity imaginable is located within a fifteen minute drive from our apartment! What couldn't be more perfect about these living arrangements?!
We packed rather quickly and with the help of some friends we had most of our belongings moved within a matter of hours!! How cool is that?! Of course life has been rather chaotic since the move, but we are slowly settling in and enjoying our new home! (Pictures will follow once we are all unpacked!)
Of course life has been hectic in other ways for us too. David is almost done with school for the semester and that makes for a busy time for both of us! I, of course, work in retail and can not even BEGIN to tell you how hectic that is!! There are days I come home from work and shut off simply because that is all I can do. I am ever so grateful that my spouse understands this and does not pressure me to talk about it to death. Of course he is always there to listen when I need to vent, and for that I am grateful too! We a blessing my husband truly is!!
As with every closing of each post, we are asking for prayer! My dad had gallbladder surgery yesterday and we ask for quick healing! Dad has had a rough month physically so we are also praying that we can get these few bumps in the road out now so that next year will be smooth for him!! :-) We also ask for prayer with grandma! She returns to the doctor at the end of the month for a follow up visit concerning her surgery. Please pray that everything goes smoothly with that!! And finaly we ask for prayer concerning David's last few weeks at JBC as a full time student! This is a bittersweet time in his life and also a very hectic one! Pray for a smooth transistion into what God brings for us next!! :-)
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Black Friday Maddness
Greetings all!!
As I am certain you are all aware today was the doomed Black Friday event that all overzealous shoppers plan for all year long. Shoppers armed with credit cards, carts, left overs stowed away in coolers, and fists come in droves at ungodly hours every year just for a small deal. I had the unfortunate pleasure of working in the mad house known to you all as Wal-Mart. I truly have a new found respect for my mother and father's dedication in getting the best deal on an item their kids really wanted!! Thanks Mom and Dad for all of the years of unexpressed gratitude you deserve!!
My morning started bright and early at 3:30am, crawling out of bed to brush my teeth, hair, and grab something quick to eat on the way out the door. Upon my arrival at Wal-Mart, I combed the parking lot for a parking space in the back 40 of the lot! I had the unlucky pleasure of being stationed at a "big ticket" item (Sony Bravia 42 inch TVS!). Most of you know just how much I HATE crowds, and this bunch was no exception! I faced everything from being flipped off, and being called the warden, to hearing a few F bombs! Granted, most people were pleasant, but with every bunch of apples, you have a few bad ones.
The observations I made were astounding and I have no words to even begin to describe the experience! I witnessed theft first hand as well as the need for security! People are sadly greedier than ever, and these types of events bring out the worst in human nature. It appears as though parents are desperate to get a "deal" and the biggest and the best for their children. I can only hope that we do not raise selfish children, as this (one day) mother will not fight for stuff! Its simply not worth it!!
After leaving Wal-Mart today, David and I made the choice to go continue our apartment search. Since our last update, David and I have been hitting the housing circuit big time so that we can move. We have decided that staying in this house is not worth it to us physically or financially. Our landlord attempted to fix the mold issues in our bathroom, but unfortunately we are starting to see it come back. We also have been looking to downgrade into something small to save ourselves some money.
We decided to take the best deal we could find, and Avalon West seems to be that deal! Its a two bedroom, one bath, and laundry room unit that fits perfectly to all of our needs! The rent is amazing (probably the best deal in town!) and the location is a God send!! We feel as though this is an answer to prayer and just the place God has been guiding us to all along! (Can I get an AMEN!!??) The only catch is we have to sign the lease by the 30th, so it is very likely we will be moving with in the next few days!
Another answered prayer this week has been my grandmother! She had surgery on Monday, and all went well! The pathology report came back negative for cancer on her thyroid, however we are not cancer free (as far as I know). She was kept an extra day in the hospital due to dehydration, but is home now and recovering quite nicely!! We are so proud of how tough she has been!! :-D
As with every post we still have prayer requests! We ask that you pray for safe travel for my parents as they will be heading back home this weekend. We also ask that you pray for this move and for everything to fall into place to make it as smooth as possible!
We love you all and are praying for blessings and Peace this Christmas season! Remember the reason we celebrate this holiday and the sacrifice and love our father has for us!!
As I am certain you are all aware today was the doomed Black Friday event that all overzealous shoppers plan for all year long. Shoppers armed with credit cards, carts, left overs stowed away in coolers, and fists come in droves at ungodly hours every year just for a small deal. I had the unfortunate pleasure of working in the mad house known to you all as Wal-Mart. I truly have a new found respect for my mother and father's dedication in getting the best deal on an item their kids really wanted!! Thanks Mom and Dad for all of the years of unexpressed gratitude you deserve!!
My morning started bright and early at 3:30am, crawling out of bed to brush my teeth, hair, and grab something quick to eat on the way out the door. Upon my arrival at Wal-Mart, I combed the parking lot for a parking space in the back 40 of the lot! I had the unlucky pleasure of being stationed at a "big ticket" item (Sony Bravia 42 inch TVS!). Most of you know just how much I HATE crowds, and this bunch was no exception! I faced everything from being flipped off, and being called the warden, to hearing a few F bombs! Granted, most people were pleasant, but with every bunch of apples, you have a few bad ones.
The observations I made were astounding and I have no words to even begin to describe the experience! I witnessed theft first hand as well as the need for security! People are sadly greedier than ever, and these types of events bring out the worst in human nature. It appears as though parents are desperate to get a "deal" and the biggest and the best for their children. I can only hope that we do not raise selfish children, as this (one day) mother will not fight for stuff! Its simply not worth it!!
After leaving Wal-Mart today, David and I made the choice to go continue our apartment search. Since our last update, David and I have been hitting the housing circuit big time so that we can move. We have decided that staying in this house is not worth it to us physically or financially. Our landlord attempted to fix the mold issues in our bathroom, but unfortunately we are starting to see it come back. We also have been looking to downgrade into something small to save ourselves some money.
We decided to take the best deal we could find, and Avalon West seems to be that deal! Its a two bedroom, one bath, and laundry room unit that fits perfectly to all of our needs! The rent is amazing (probably the best deal in town!) and the location is a God send!! We feel as though this is an answer to prayer and just the place God has been guiding us to all along! (Can I get an AMEN!!??) The only catch is we have to sign the lease by the 30th, so it is very likely we will be moving with in the next few days!
Another answered prayer this week has been my grandmother! She had surgery on Monday, and all went well! The pathology report came back negative for cancer on her thyroid, however we are not cancer free (as far as I know). She was kept an extra day in the hospital due to dehydration, but is home now and recovering quite nicely!! We are so proud of how tough she has been!! :-D
As with every post we still have prayer requests! We ask that you pray for safe travel for my parents as they will be heading back home this weekend. We also ask that you pray for this move and for everything to fall into place to make it as smooth as possible!
We love you all and are praying for blessings and Peace this Christmas season! Remember the reason we celebrate this holiday and the sacrifice and love our father has for us!!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Deck the Halls
I apologize ahead of time for the delay in posting a new blog! We have had a busy couple of weeks!! (Let the updating commence!)
Last week was insanely busy for David! Of course he had his group project due in the form of his presentation and also his poster was due. He spent much of his free time working with his group to put the finishing touches on their work. I am so proud of him for the hard work and hours he put into the project! He sacrificed a lot of time with me just so he could finished. There were times I was a little annoyed (I must admit this) but in the end knew it was what had to be done.
I have also started work in full swing! It has its ups and its downs, but for the most part I really enjoy my job and t
he people I work with on a daily basis. I am usually tired when I come home from work, but David has been extremely understanding about the time it takes to become adjusted to a new job. :-)As is customary for this time of year, David and I put our Christmas tree up tonight. We had a wonderful time bonding and laughing like a couple of teenagers. :-) We bought a small container of Pumpkin Eggnog and "dusted" off the Christmas music and went to town decorating our tree. It was quite a lovely cheap date at home, and well worth fighting the strands of Christmas lights for that time together. :-) (See photos)
As always we have prayer requests for you guys to end out this update out. Please continue to keep my Grandma Warren in your prayers. She will be having surgery on Monday and of course this is a very frightening though for anyone, but its even more scary for us as we are unsure what the results of this surgery will be. Please pray that God will guide the surgeon's hands as well as positive results of the surgery. Please also be praying for the JBC students as next week will start the Thanksgiving Break week for them and most will be traveling. Also pray for safe travel for my parents and brothers. They will be heading home for Thanksgiving on Wednesday.
We Love you all and hope to be hearing from you soon!! :-D
I now pronounce you Wife and Wookey! (David's idea! Its Yoda as he Preacher, my Barbie Bride and Chewy)
Help me Obiewonkanobie you're my only hope! (again another one of David's ideas! :-P)
Monday, November 9, 2009
Hey Y'all Its Fall
Well, Fall has hit our home full force! Since the last post we have faced Halloween and the dreaded UT Homecoming! David and I made some observations about fall in East Tennessee and to mildly state it, this town is NUTS!
I worked Halloween and made a few observations about people in general, but particularly the crazy costumes I saw. What ever happened to the good clean days of Halloween when kids dressed up in Poodle Skirts and Pirate gear?! I was thoroughly appalled at the costumes that PARENTS put let their children wear! Now let me be quick to say that many of the people I saw were college students, but I saw a large portion of kids wearing skimpy outfits and gory clothes.
Let me just state right now how much I hate what Halloween has become in the last few years. I never have been in agreement with the intent and purpose of Halloween, but I always found it fun to dress up as a kid for sake of pretending. It was fun to become someone you would not normally be in real life! I traditionally favored the Princess costume, but my mom was pretty amazing at coming up with creative costumes for us kids! (Note the Old Man/Lady Costume and Butterfly Costume she came up with)
That leads me to the costumes that many of these college guys AND girls wore! Wow! Talk about leaving nothing to the imagination!! What ever happened to good old Fashioned Modesty?! Granted I have been known to wear a spaghetti strap tank or two in my time, but this goes far beyond showing a minimal amount of skin. The girls are the worst of them all. Its like they were trying to get a sexual reaction out of the men! What I don't understand is that these ladies wear these tight pants, even tighter shirts, and barely there skirts that are obviously going to get some kind of sexual response out of ANY man and then wonder why their boyfriends don't respect them.
Really, is it that difficult to keep yourself covered. I was told countless times as a kid by not only my parents, but many influential women in my life, that modesty is something that very few understand, practice, or appreciate these days! Let me issue this challenge to my single girlfriends, Cover it up ladies everyday for a month and lets see how things change with your relationship with men. I guarantee the your boyfriends will appreciate your personality a lot more AND in turn come to respect you as a person a lot more! I promise you that it will help your Christian brothers to keep from falling into sin.
I worked Halloween and made a few observations about people in general, but particularly the crazy costumes I saw. What ever happened to the good clean days of Halloween when kids dressed up in Poodle Skirts and Pirate gear?! I was thoroughly appalled at the costumes that PARENTS put let their children wear! Now let me be quick to say that many of the people I saw were college students, but I saw a large portion of kids wearing skimpy outfits and gory clothes.
Let me just state right now how much I hate what Halloween has become in the last few years. I never have been in agreement with the intent and purpose of Halloween, but I always found it fun to dress up as a kid for sake of pretending. It was fun to become someone you would not normally be in real life! I traditionally favored the Princess costume, but my mom was pretty amazing at coming up with creative costumes for us kids! (Note the Old Man/Lady Costume and Butterfly Costume she came up with)
That leads me to the costumes that many of these college guys AND girls wore! Wow! Talk about leaving nothing to the imagination!! What ever happened to good old Fashioned Modesty?! Granted I have been known to wear a spaghetti strap tank or two in my time, but this goes far beyond showing a minimal amount of skin. The girls are the worst of them all. Its like they were trying to get a sexual reaction out of the men! What I don't understand is that these ladies wear these tight pants, even tighter shirts, and barely there skirts that are obviously going to get some kind of sexual response out of ANY man and then wonder why their boyfriends don't respect them.
Really, is it that difficult to keep yourself covered. I was told countless times as a kid by not only my parents, but many influential women in my life, that modesty is something that very few understand, practice, or appreciate these days! Let me issue this challenge to my single girlfriends, Cover it up ladies everyday for a month and lets see how things change with your relationship with men. I guarantee the your boyfriends will appreciate your personality a lot more AND in turn come to respect you as a person a lot more! I promise you that it will help your Christian brothers to keep from falling into sin.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Cold is Approaching
Winter is quickly approaching our new home and with that comes holiday celebrations, family gatherings, shopping, decorations, and a general sense of happiness. Yet for me the winter months are often the worst! Not only has the cold settled in on my bones, but a sadness sweeps over me. Most of this sadness comes from my overly nostalgic nature, but some of it can be attributed to depression. Though I love the holiday season, starting from the very first fall celebration right down to New Years and even into February where we celebrate Valentines day. I enjoy sharing of myself in ways such as cooking meals and making gifts and wrapping them.
I often find myself saddened at the holiday season thinking about family, friends and "lost" traditions. I know I know, I'm far too sentimental for my own well being!! But bare with me for a few as a I explain. I miss the family "togetherness" that occurred during my childhood. I honestly miss things like visiting the pumpkin patch, decorating the tree, making cookies with my mom, and the Christmas gift shopping with my brothers. I look back over the last four years and instead of seeing some of these things (yes some are still present, but not as much) I miss the little things. Instead I see in their place things such as decorating my own tree (that I have done alone in years past), making my own cookies (though this is still a tradition my mom tries to do when I am home) and cooking my own turkey! I am glad in a way that these are traditions that I had as a child, and things I think very fondly about around this time of year. I have come to the realization that it is time for David and I to take on our own traditions, keeping some of the old ones and creating our own new ones. I can't help but wonder what our future children will see when they are grown and remember the things David and I did with them during the holidays.
The holidays also come with a certain sadness in our family now. We are grown up, and with that comes the dropping of certain childish traditions and separate lives. The holidays have also been sad since the loss of my grandfather, whom I miss dearly. He was a very special person in our childhood and someone who's loss is greatly felt in our hearts. Coming together on my mother's side of the family hasn't felt the same since, though we have moved on with our lives, we still take pause and remember.
Also during this time of the year I often find myself missing my siblings and parents much more. I miss Indiana and (oddly enough) the snow! I miss the days of going to the pumpkin patch with my brothers, picking pumpkins, and drinking warm apple cider. (Granted this tradition hasn't occurred since my youngest brother entered the phase of his life that this was no longer cool!) I find myself longing for those silly little outings as a family and I find myself regretting (however small) moving away from home. Of course Joshua and I no longer live at home, and Jacob is quickly approaching the age where he will leave the nest. Since we are scattered in our various homes, it makes family celebrations much more difficult. We must plan time to visit and make arrangements to leave our homes for periods of time. Unfortunately thats part of life when you are grown and away from home.
That being said, my conversations with David have turned to things that he misses from his childhood and traditions he would like to keep going. We both agree that things like a Christmas tree, pumpkins, and family dinners will be a must in our home, but aside from that we are uncertain. I of course will continue the practice of making turkey for Thanksgiving and dressing up for Halloween. (Though Halloween will be discussed as we have children) I'm certain that in years to come we will see where the road takes us and what traditions we will incorporate into our home.
Finally we ask for your prayers on a few things. I interviewed this week for a job that has been offered to me. We are waiting on the background check to come and then I may start. We also ask that you keep my Dad in your prayers. He has a case of cellulitess in his knee from a minor spill he took last week. He's on medication now and should be good as new soon. Just pray that everything heals well! Of course we ask that you continue to pray for my grandmother as she continues to battle the Lymphoma. And finally we ask you pray for our friends Bart and Andi Cameron as they will be heading back to the states from their internship in Mexico. Andi is pregnant (this is their first) and they will be continuing their educations at JBC coming in the spring. So they will have a few adjustments to make!! I am thrilled to no end for them (Andi was my roomate and I have known Bart since childhood) and continue to be amazed at the work God is doing in them and through them!! :-D
As always we love you guys!!
David and Sarah Heselton
I often find myself saddened at the holiday season thinking about family, friends and "lost" traditions. I know I know, I'm far too sentimental for my own well being!! But bare with me for a few as a I explain. I miss the family "togetherness" that occurred during my childhood. I honestly miss things like visiting the pumpkin patch, decorating the tree, making cookies with my mom, and the Christmas gift shopping with my brothers. I look back over the last four years and instead of seeing some of these things (yes some are still present, but not as much) I miss the little things. Instead I see in their place things such as decorating my own tree (that I have done alone in years past), making my own cookies (though this is still a tradition my mom tries to do when I am home) and cooking my own turkey! I am glad in a way that these are traditions that I had as a child, and things I think very fondly about around this time of year. I have come to the realization that it is time for David and I to take on our own traditions, keeping some of the old ones and creating our own new ones. I can't help but wonder what our future children will see when they are grown and remember the things David and I did with them during the holidays.
The holidays also come with a certain sadness in our family now. We are grown up, and with that comes the dropping of certain childish traditions and separate lives. The holidays have also been sad since the loss of my grandfather, whom I miss dearly. He was a very special person in our childhood and someone who's loss is greatly felt in our hearts. Coming together on my mother's side of the family hasn't felt the same since, though we have moved on with our lives, we still take pause and remember.
Also during this time of the year I often find myself missing my siblings and parents much more. I miss Indiana and (oddly enough) the snow! I miss the days of going to the pumpkin patch with my brothers, picking pumpkins, and drinking warm apple cider. (Granted this tradition hasn't occurred since my youngest brother entered the phase of his life that this was no longer cool!) I find myself longing for those silly little outings as a family and I find myself regretting (however small) moving away from home. Of course Joshua and I no longer live at home, and Jacob is quickly approaching the age where he will leave the nest. Since we are scattered in our various homes, it makes family celebrations much more difficult. We must plan time to visit and make arrangements to leave our homes for periods of time. Unfortunately thats part of life when you are grown and away from home.
That being said, my conversations with David have turned to things that he misses from his childhood and traditions he would like to keep going. We both agree that things like a Christmas tree, pumpkins, and family dinners will be a must in our home, but aside from that we are uncertain. I of course will continue the practice of making turkey for Thanksgiving and dressing up for Halloween. (Though Halloween will be discussed as we have children) I'm certain that in years to come we will see where the road takes us and what traditions we will incorporate into our home.
Finally we ask for your prayers on a few things. I interviewed this week for a job that has been offered to me. We are waiting on the background check to come and then I may start. We also ask that you keep my Dad in your prayers. He has a case of cellulitess in his knee from a minor spill he took last week. He's on medication now and should be good as new soon. Just pray that everything heals well! Of course we ask that you continue to pray for my grandmother as she continues to battle the Lymphoma. And finally we ask you pray for our friends Bart and Andi Cameron as they will be heading back to the states from their internship in Mexico. Andi is pregnant (this is their first) and they will be continuing their educations at JBC coming in the spring. So they will have a few adjustments to make!! I am thrilled to no end for them (Andi was my roomate and I have known Bart since childhood) and continue to be amazed at the work God is doing in them and through them!! :-D
As always we love you guys!!
David and Sarah Heselton
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Happy Happenings
Hey guys!!
I just wanted to post a new update!!
David and I went on a retreat last week. What I thought could be a potentially dull weekend, (that I was very excited about doing) turned out to be an interesting weekend to say the least. Let me preface this by saying I DID HAVE FUN. Of course in this case there is a BUT involved, so let me elaborate. I have decided that I will list the pros and Cons of what happened during our trip.
PROS
1. I got to spend some time with my husband (always a plus!!)
2. I spent some time outside enjoying the beautiful creation of the Smokey Mountains.
3. I was able to learn some things.
4. David and I got into an interesting discussion about Ethics (the seminar/ retreat was for his Ethics class at JBC) and how we are to make decisions concerning ethics as Christians.
5. I was able to reconnect with some people that I dearly missed seeing.
6. Fellowship time with other Christians that I do not normally see.
7. Learned a few things about myself.
8. Met some of the professors and thier spouses.
9. Got to enjoy traditional camp fire w/ praise music and all!!!
10. Reexamine some goals and directions.
CONS
1. was the only spouse there that came along for the "ride."
2. Had to think of ways to entertain myself while David was in his classes.
3. Was made to feel unwelcomed by a few of the students (thats for another time and place)
4. had moments where I felt pretty bored!!
5. missed my dogs! I know its a lame con!! LOL
Aside from the retreat, David and I have been going about our usual routine. David has been working and I am still looking for another job. (Please keep praying about this one!!!) The holiday season is approaching quickly and we have been making preparations with friends and family for visits and celebrations. This will be slightly different for David and I this year, since we have two families to balance and our own traditions to establish. I look forward to the visits we will have with my family, but of course the holiday is tainted by the fears and musings as to if this will be my paternal grandmother's last year. I can't help but think that life has changed very rapidly in the course of just 5 months, but I am learning to roll with it! Life is insane and you can never tell what it will throw your way. All I can think is that if God didn't think we could handle it, then it wouldn't be happening.
I'm also learning that I am a much stronger person! I have handled things much more gracefully than I would have four years ago. I have lots of counseling, a transforming God and a patient support system to thank for that! I truly believe that much of who I am at this second can be attributed to the changes that have occurred in me through my faith in Christ! What an awesome, loving, an d amazing father we have!!
I am also coming to a better understanding of my parents. Particularly my mother. I have been able to understand her a bit better and I can only attribute this to being married. In all honesty, I understand that my parents aren't all full of fluff and really do have my best interest at heart. Sometimes I am frustrated with them, but I still love them and have grown to respect them. I guess its true what they say, you grow up, move away, get married and start your own family only to realize your parents weren't full of crap all along! (The family part will come much later, but you get what I'm saying)
As David and I continue to move forward in our marriage, plans, and relationship we ask that you continue to pray for us! Your prayers are being heard and are coveted!! I ask that you pray that God will continue to strengthen our marriage. I also am asking that you pray for wisdom for the two of us. Keep my paternal grandmother in your prayers. Moving forward in the coming months she will have surgery (the Monday before Thanksgiving) for the mass on her thyroid. Pray for Doctors and that they will do what is best for her. And finally, my former roomate and her family in your prayers. Her husband's grandmother passed away. Pray for safe travel and for support durning this difficult time in thier lives.
I just wanted to post a new update!!
David and I went on a retreat last week. What I thought could be a potentially dull weekend, (that I was very excited about doing) turned out to be an interesting weekend to say the least. Let me preface this by saying I DID HAVE FUN. Of course in this case there is a BUT involved, so let me elaborate. I have decided that I will list the pros and Cons of what happened during our trip.
PROS
1. I got to spend some time with my husband (always a plus!!)
2. I spent some time outside enjoying the beautiful creation of the Smokey Mountains.
3. I was able to learn some things.
4. David and I got into an interesting discussion about Ethics (the seminar/ retreat was for his Ethics class at JBC) and how we are to make decisions concerning ethics as Christians.
5. I was able to reconnect with some people that I dearly missed seeing.
6. Fellowship time with other Christians that I do not normally see.
7. Learned a few things about myself.
8. Met some of the professors and thier spouses.
9. Got to enjoy traditional camp fire w/ praise music and all!!!
10. Reexamine some goals and directions.
CONS
1. was the only spouse there that came along for the "ride."
2. Had to think of ways to entertain myself while David was in his classes.
3. Was made to feel unwelcomed by a few of the students (thats for another time and place)
4. had moments where I felt pretty bored!!
5. missed my dogs! I know its a lame con!! LOL
Aside from the retreat, David and I have been going about our usual routine. David has been working and I am still looking for another job. (Please keep praying about this one!!!) The holiday season is approaching quickly and we have been making preparations with friends and family for visits and celebrations. This will be slightly different for David and I this year, since we have two families to balance and our own traditions to establish. I look forward to the visits we will have with my family, but of course the holiday is tainted by the fears and musings as to if this will be my paternal grandmother's last year. I can't help but think that life has changed very rapidly in the course of just 5 months, but I am learning to roll with it! Life is insane and you can never tell what it will throw your way. All I can think is that if God didn't think we could handle it, then it wouldn't be happening.
I'm also learning that I am a much stronger person! I have handled things much more gracefully than I would have four years ago. I have lots of counseling, a transforming God and a patient support system to thank for that! I truly believe that much of who I am at this second can be attributed to the changes that have occurred in me through my faith in Christ! What an awesome, loving, an d amazing father we have!!
I am also coming to a better understanding of my parents. Particularly my mother. I have been able to understand her a bit better and I can only attribute this to being married. In all honesty, I understand that my parents aren't all full of fluff and really do have my best interest at heart. Sometimes I am frustrated with them, but I still love them and have grown to respect them. I guess its true what they say, you grow up, move away, get married and start your own family only to realize your parents weren't full of crap all along! (The family part will come much later, but you get what I'm saying)
As David and I continue to move forward in our marriage, plans, and relationship we ask that you continue to pray for us! Your prayers are being heard and are coveted!! I ask that you pray that God will continue to strengthen our marriage. I also am asking that you pray for wisdom for the two of us. Keep my paternal grandmother in your prayers. Moving forward in the coming months she will have surgery (the Monday before Thanksgiving) for the mass on her thyroid. Pray for Doctors and that they will do what is best for her. And finally, my former roomate and her family in your prayers. Her husband's grandmother passed away. Pray for safe travel and for support durning this difficult time in thier lives.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Here we go again
Hey all!
Its update time!!
Its been a busy week. David started his job this week and I couldn't be more proud of him! He's managing the working world and schooling world very well. Though this is stressful for both of us, we are dealing with the new challenges that come with David working as close to full time as he can get and going to school full time. We are overjoyed for the income, but I have still been spending a good bit of my time on the computer looking for jobs. Thankfully we have internet at home, so I am able to look on average 6-8 hours a day.
The weather has started to turn cooler and I am enjoying it to some degree! I have been busy washing summer clothes and fall clothes to trade out for the season. Talk about a lot of work!! Thankfully we have not had to run the heat or the AC and that is saving us a lot of money right now! Our house is a little cool, but we just layer on a sweatshirt or put our robes on. I have had to suck it up and wear socks (something i hate doing!!) but I am happy to do whatever we have to do to save money.
I went out to lunch on Friday with a really good friend and we had a really good time together. We spent much time talking about money, work and where David and I can go from here to work on bettering ourselves. I very much enjoy her company and we were very blessed to have them as our friends.
I also went on Saturday and spent the day with my friend Patty to help her move. We had a girls evening and it was the first time that I went out on my own since being married. It was a good time and I was glad to have some fellowship time with other Christian women. David had to work that evening and he enjoyed his evening at home relaxing after work.
Aside from all of the above, we have not had a very exciting life this week. We have enjoyed just being home when we can and being together. :-)
Its update time!!
Its been a busy week. David started his job this week and I couldn't be more proud of him! He's managing the working world and schooling world very well. Though this is stressful for both of us, we are dealing with the new challenges that come with David working as close to full time as he can get and going to school full time. We are overjoyed for the income, but I have still been spending a good bit of my time on the computer looking for jobs. Thankfully we have internet at home, so I am able to look on average 6-8 hours a day.
The weather has started to turn cooler and I am enjoying it to some degree! I have been busy washing summer clothes and fall clothes to trade out for the season. Talk about a lot of work!! Thankfully we have not had to run the heat or the AC and that is saving us a lot of money right now! Our house is a little cool, but we just layer on a sweatshirt or put our robes on. I have had to suck it up and wear socks (something i hate doing!!) but I am happy to do whatever we have to do to save money.
I went out to lunch on Friday with a really good friend and we had a really good time together. We spent much time talking about money, work and where David and I can go from here to work on bettering ourselves. I very much enjoy her company and we were very blessed to have them as our friends.
I also went on Saturday and spent the day with my friend Patty to help her move. We had a girls evening and it was the first time that I went out on my own since being married. It was a good time and I was glad to have some fellowship time with other Christian women. David had to work that evening and he enjoyed his evening at home relaxing after work.
Aside from all of the above, we have not had a very exciting life this week. We have enjoyed just being home when we can and being together. :-)
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