Sunday, August 16, 2009

Back to Real Life We Go!

I go back to work tomorrow and we go back to real life. Kinda sad but exciting at the same time. Sad that my free time and relaxing will be cut drastically. Excited that a new year at school will begin which is always full of surprises. I'm praying that this year is full of opportunities to share God's love. I'm praying that I won't get bogged down with the worries of the day but will focus on my true purpose in being there. God's been showing me alot these days how I must be willing to speak up when needed and to know there's also a time to just be quiet. I pray that I won't let Him down...well atleast not too often.

I'm really not sure who's going to be affected more with my return to school-me or Chuck. I think he's gotten really used to the stress-free wife who's always home. Hopefully, I can get better about leaving school stress at school.

On another note, my recovery is going beautifully. Now, we must wait another 4 weeks to see Dr. Taylor and start the next steps. Patience.

Well, we are loving our church home and are looking forward to serving in the children's ministry. I can't wait!! I've missed it so much. We went to our leadership training today and are ready to begin next week. We love being connected to our church!

May God's purpose always guide us as we go through this crazy life!
With Love,

Monday, August 10, 2009

Summer Fun!


The girls came to town with my dad about a week after my surgery. They were coming to pick up my mom. I was so sad to see her go home but the girlies helped it to be a little more joyful!
They're watching dogs do tricks on YouTube. Notice how Lyndsey is holding hands with Rex :)

She's explaining how he likes to be petted.


"I'm just hugging him!!"


Relaxing!


What one does, the other must follow!

Look! We can play the guitar too!

I went to Cincinatti, Ohio for the Reading First Conference.

Us after a long day: the conference, shopping, a movie and dinner
And of course, we all bought new shoes!



Oh how this summer has flown by! Can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings!!

Update

I went to see the doctor this morning and everything looks great! We go back in about a month to start discussing the next steps to having a baby. My instructions were to start normal life again but take it easy because it will take time to get back to feeling normal again. What a relief!! God has been so good to us! How thankful we are for healing and hope! Now we will have to trust fully in His timing and purpose for us. Thanks to all of you for your prayers and support!
Love in Christ,