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
Saturday, October 24, 2009
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. :-)
Friday, September 25, 2009
Happy Birthday and All that Jazz
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
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
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Its Raining Its Pouring
Greetings all! Its update time!! :-D And today is a good day to do it! Its been raining all day long!
This week has been much better in some respects and difficult in others. My moods are on the upswing, making life a lot better to handle for both David and myself. I can only give credit to God on this one because there simply is no other way to explain it.
This week has progressed much like normal. I worked and David has been at school.My hours at work have been cut back for the time being until we can get the web page up and running. Its been frustrating for David and I, but nothing that we can't handle. As far as the rest of the home front goes, we haven't had anything too exciting aside from Odin actually reliving himself outside without prompting (probably our biggest feat yet!)
Of course its football time in our house and David has tolerated my minor obsession with the Colts well! :-) For all of you that don't know, David is a soccer fan, and doesn't really care either way when it comes to American football.
We also watched the VMA's on Sunday evening, due largely in part to the fact that I am a fan of Taylor Swift and she was going to preform. Our initial plan was to turn them on and watch her performance, and then flip to something else or go about our evening routine of David playing a video game while I surfe the net. Of course (as if you haven't heard already) Taylor won best female video of the year (much to my excitment) but in the middle of her speech Kanye West jumped up on the stage and stole the mic from her in the middle of her acceptance speech. Needless to say David and I were both equally appaled. We culd not imagine how or why someone would do such a thing. Never the less, we continued to watch (or rather I did) to see what other things were going to happen durning the show. I came to several conclusions about things while i was watching. Here goes the list:
1. Lady Gaga had some pretty insane outfits and am not sure if they were for the attention or for something else like she just has strange taste in clothing.
2. Taylor Swift, as always, was tastefully dressed.
3. Russel Brand is annoying as all get out on stage and I wanted to smack him several times during the show. He's such a pig!
4. Pink's preformance was awesome! I very much enjoyed the accrobatics!
5. Beyonce's gesture to Taylor Swift was something rarely seen in a celebrity and I was very impressed!
To finish off my update, I still have a few prayer requests. David still hasn't found a job yet. Much to our dismay it is very difficult due to the fact that NO ONE is hiring right now. Supposedly the ecconomy is on the uprise, so we will see if that is true in the next few weeks if David can find a job. As I mentioned before my hours at work have been cut and we are praying that the provisions from God continue to happen. He has blessed us so far and just when we don't think we will have enough he somehow provides for us! Still baffles me, but I am thankful all the time for it! :-)
Love,
Sarah and David
This week has been much better in some respects and difficult in others. My moods are on the upswing, making life a lot better to handle for both David and myself. I can only give credit to God on this one because there simply is no other way to explain it.
This week has progressed much like normal. I worked and David has been at school.My hours at work have been cut back for the time being until we can get the web page up and running. Its been frustrating for David and I, but nothing that we can't handle. As far as the rest of the home front goes, we haven't had anything too exciting aside from Odin actually reliving himself outside without prompting (probably our biggest feat yet!)
Of course its football time in our house and David has tolerated my minor obsession with the Colts well! :-) For all of you that don't know, David is a soccer fan, and doesn't really care either way when it comes to American football.
We also watched the VMA's on Sunday evening, due largely in part to the fact that I am a fan of Taylor Swift and she was going to preform. Our initial plan was to turn them on and watch her performance, and then flip to something else or go about our evening routine of David playing a video game while I surfe the net. Of course (as if you haven't heard already) Taylor won best female video of the year (much to my excitment) but in the middle of her speech Kanye West jumped up on the stage and stole the mic from her in the middle of her acceptance speech. Needless to say David and I were both equally appaled. We culd not imagine how or why someone would do such a thing. Never the less, we continued to watch (or rather I did) to see what other things were going to happen durning the show. I came to several conclusions about things while i was watching. Here goes the list:
1. Lady Gaga had some pretty insane outfits and am not sure if they were for the attention or for something else like she just has strange taste in clothing.
2. Taylor Swift, as always, was tastefully dressed.
3. Russel Brand is annoying as all get out on stage and I wanted to smack him several times during the show. He's such a pig!
4. Pink's preformance was awesome! I very much enjoyed the accrobatics!
5. Beyonce's gesture to Taylor Swift was something rarely seen in a celebrity and I was very impressed!
To finish off my update, I still have a few prayer requests. David still hasn't found a job yet. Much to our dismay it is very difficult due to the fact that NO ONE is hiring right now. Supposedly the ecconomy is on the uprise, so we will see if that is true in the next few weeks if David can find a job. As I mentioned before my hours at work have been cut and we are praying that the provisions from God continue to happen. He has blessed us so far and just when we don't think we will have enough he somehow provides for us! Still baffles me, but I am thankful all the time for it! :-)
Love,
Sarah and David
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Happy Thursday
Happy Thursday everyone! Here is our most recent update:
Thursday is fellowship/ game night with our friends. We hosted this week playing farkle and having nachos to munch on! It was a good time for everyone! We watched part of the Steelers/ Titans game as a good bit of our friends are Steelers fans! I am currently watching the end of the game and its tied with 44 seconds to go. Looks like this one will be going into over time!
I'm greatful for the fact that we have cable this football season and that David isn't opposed to letting me watch my Colts play! (Ok they aren't MY Colts per say, but I'm a big supporter and fan!!) Ah the smell and sound of fall has finally approached us! :-)
David was sadly holed up in the office during the fellowship time working on homework! Poor guy! But that is the life of a college student! I am so incredibly proud of him for going to school and getting a degree that I can't be annoyed or upset that he is making his school work a priority right now!
Other news for us includes the fact that we have been visiting Two Rivers church again. I'm very fond of the church and was excited on Sunday after the sermon to hear that the preacher is from Kokomo Indiana! Kind of cool to hear! The sermon was about community and the importance of getting involved in a small group outside of your "regular" church service. The preacher made a good point that there is most definatly a time and a place for the big group fellowship, but that in a church that size we need to be plugged in with a smaller group of Christians. Its very important to have a small group of friends to ask the tough questions like "how are you doing in your walk?" and "what can we pray for you for?"
One more bit of news that I want to pass along. In continuation of asking for prayers I am still asking that you pray for my Grandmother (Warren). As most of you know she has Lymphoma "all through her body" and is currently undergoing chemo for this. As I mentioned last week, the doctors found a mass on her thyroid. My father passed the information on to me that she will undergo surgery after she has finished Chemo. She will go under the knife for the doctors to explore and figure out what this mass may be. While in there they will send a sample to the lab and find out if it is cancer. If it is they will remove the mass and progress from there.
We are also asking for prayer for me. I am also fighting depression a bit. Some days are worse than others. I can usually push through things, but there are days that no matter how hard I try I feel overwhelmed. David is very supportive is hanging in there quite well on those days that I have trouble. I'm very proud of him for helping me through on the rough days! Thank God for such a good friend and spouse! :-)
Thursday is fellowship/ game night with our friends. We hosted this week playing farkle and having nachos to munch on! It was a good time for everyone! We watched part of the Steelers/ Titans game as a good bit of our friends are Steelers fans! I am currently watching the end of the game and its tied with 44 seconds to go. Looks like this one will be going into over time!
I'm greatful for the fact that we have cable this football season and that David isn't opposed to letting me watch my Colts play! (Ok they aren't MY Colts per say, but I'm a big supporter and fan!!) Ah the smell and sound of fall has finally approached us! :-)
David was sadly holed up in the office during the fellowship time working on homework! Poor guy! But that is the life of a college student! I am so incredibly proud of him for going to school and getting a degree that I can't be annoyed or upset that he is making his school work a priority right now!
Other news for us includes the fact that we have been visiting Two Rivers church again. I'm very fond of the church and was excited on Sunday after the sermon to hear that the preacher is from Kokomo Indiana! Kind of cool to hear! The sermon was about community and the importance of getting involved in a small group outside of your "regular" church service. The preacher made a good point that there is most definatly a time and a place for the big group fellowship, but that in a church that size we need to be plugged in with a smaller group of Christians. Its very important to have a small group of friends to ask the tough questions like "how are you doing in your walk?" and "what can we pray for you for?"
One more bit of news that I want to pass along. In continuation of asking for prayers I am still asking that you pray for my Grandmother (Warren). As most of you know she has Lymphoma "all through her body" and is currently undergoing chemo for this. As I mentioned last week, the doctors found a mass on her thyroid. My father passed the information on to me that she will undergo surgery after she has finished Chemo. She will go under the knife for the doctors to explore and figure out what this mass may be. While in there they will send a sample to the lab and find out if it is cancer. If it is they will remove the mass and progress from there.
We are also asking for prayer for me. I am also fighting depression a bit. Some days are worse than others. I can usually push through things, but there are days that no matter how hard I try I feel overwhelmed. David is very supportive is hanging in there quite well on those days that I have trouble. I'm very proud of him for helping me through on the rough days! Thank God for such a good friend and spouse! :-)
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Heselton Happenings
Dear friends and Family,
Our first official blog! :-) I decided that this would be a good way to have everyone keep up with what is happening in the Heselton household! :-) We have been insanely busy the last few weeks! David started classes a week ago and in that time a lot has happened! So here is a recap...
Last week David started school. Always an exciting time, but this year has been especially exciting! David is in his last semester of school and we couldn't be happier! Thanks to all of our family members and their love and support! He is taking a music appreciation class, a biology class/ lab (I have actually been probing through this text book) a capstone class and chapel. We have settled quite nicely into the routine of him being in school. We've had to tweak a couple things to our schedules, but nothing that is unbearable.
I have been insanely busy at work trying my best to keep up with the new changes to our ordering department! We launched the new web page today, so I am excited to see where it will take my job and what new opportunities will open up for me. I've already had the chance to learn some HTML coding, something I never though I would need to know. Bethany and I have been working our butts off for the last month trying to get everything ready to go, but alas all the hard work is paying off and we have a new web page to show for it. :-) (Check it out www.riversportsoutfitters.com) I'm really proud of it!
As for David and I as a couple, we are really enjoying being married. There is always some new challenge, but we have met the ones we have faced so far with determination to not let them beat us. :-) We do have some prayer concerns. As you all know David has been looking for a job for months now and still nothing has turned up. Please pray that God will present us with something soon. Anything at this point in the game would be worth it to us!
We also ask that you pray for my grandmother. We got word from her that she had a biopsy last week on her thyroid and things didn't look so good. She was to meet with a specialist on Tuesday, but I haven't received word yet about what the doctor said. We are praying for good news, but are prepared for not so good news. God has been faithful so far, and we are trusting that he has a plan and purpose, though we may not see it at this time.
Also pray for my back. I have been having some terrible trouble with pain that we are not sure where it is coming from. I threw it out about two years ago, and still pain plagues me almost daily. Loosing weight has helped some, but we are working hard to get a better handle on both or our weights. Be praying for that as well. That we have strength and determination to win our battle of the bulge.
As always we love you all and miss you!
Sarah and David
Our first official blog! :-) I decided that this would be a good way to have everyone keep up with what is happening in the Heselton household! :-) We have been insanely busy the last few weeks! David started classes a week ago and in that time a lot has happened! So here is a recap...
Last week David started school. Always an exciting time, but this year has been especially exciting! David is in his last semester of school and we couldn't be happier! Thanks to all of our family members and their love and support! He is taking a music appreciation class, a biology class/ lab (I have actually been probing through this text book) a capstone class and chapel. We have settled quite nicely into the routine of him being in school. We've had to tweak a couple things to our schedules, but nothing that is unbearable.
I have been insanely busy at work trying my best to keep up with the new changes to our ordering department! We launched the new web page today, so I am excited to see where it will take my job and what new opportunities will open up for me. I've already had the chance to learn some HTML coding, something I never though I would need to know. Bethany and I have been working our butts off for the last month trying to get everything ready to go, but alas all the hard work is paying off and we have a new web page to show for it. :-) (Check it out www.riversportsoutfitters.com) I'm really proud of it!
As for David and I as a couple, we are really enjoying being married. There is always some new challenge, but we have met the ones we have faced so far with determination to not let them beat us. :-) We do have some prayer concerns. As you all know David has been looking for a job for months now and still nothing has turned up. Please pray that God will present us with something soon. Anything at this point in the game would be worth it to us!
We also ask that you pray for my grandmother. We got word from her that she had a biopsy last week on her thyroid and things didn't look so good. She was to meet with a specialist on Tuesday, but I haven't received word yet about what the doctor said. We are praying for good news, but are prepared for not so good news. God has been faithful so far, and we are trusting that he has a plan and purpose, though we may not see it at this time.
Also pray for my back. I have been having some terrible trouble with pain that we are not sure where it is coming from. I threw it out about two years ago, and still pain plagues me almost daily. Loosing weight has helped some, but we are working hard to get a better handle on both or our weights. Be praying for that as well. That we have strength and determination to win our battle of the bulge.
As always we love you all and miss you!
Sarah and David
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