1.5

Jason and I have officially been married for 1.5 years. Holy Cannoli. While I know that for those of you that are pushing decades, that may not seem like a long time, but to us, we can't believe it. This year has flown by. Last night we got out our CD with our pictures from our photographer. We had not selected our images for our wedding album yet. (I wouldn't be offended if anyone accused me of procrastinating.) See my previous post and you will get a glimpse into why. Grin.

A good friend of mine and I were on the phone last night. Soo good to catch up, but I had to apologize that communication hadn't happened in awhile on my end. Most weeknight evenings are consumed with making dinner after getting home from work, working out, and catching up on the day with Jason. I don't take the time for phone calls.

As Jason and I look at our wedding photos now, it seems like so long ago... and yet the memory of that day is so fresh. Our relationship has grown so much since then. When I looked back at the pictures, it didn't make me miss that day. I was kind of surprised by that. It did take me back to the great memories we have of our family and friends surrounding us in support. But, I wouldn't trade the stage of our relationship for anything. I love the married stage. I love the cooking together, eating together, watching t.v. together, chasing our cat around the house together, doing our laundry stage.

Yeah, I loved the wedding day. Still the best day of my life to date. But oh do I love this stage. It's such a good feeling to know you are settled.

A Season

Right now I feel like I am in a season.

Yes, I do know it is fall. But that is not the kind of season I am talking about. Although, I do love my warm seat heater, a trip to the apple orchard and Fall Retreats with our junior high and high school ministry.

But, I am personally in a season where I feel like God is refining me. I don't want to say that is more than He ever has, because I know for a fact that is not true. He is always working on me. Getting my attention more and more.

Let me back up. The past year and a half have been an absolute whirlwind.
Bought a condo, got married, finished my masters degree. My husband has been in three different positions since we got married. Health and P.E. teacher to assistant principal to principal. (He loves when I use the joke princiPAL- at least that's what I was told my principal was growing up.)

Now, I am much more settled than at any point in time over the last year and half. Our condo is decorated, dinner is on the table at home at least a few times throughout the week, my degree is getting good use, and my husband is content where God has him.

I feel like in this settled state of life- I feel God speaking to me. Or maybe I am taking time to listen. I just finished up the book of Acts in my quiet time. Oh my goodness, is that ever a powerful book. I had to read sections through again, just to make sure I got it.

Here is my encouragement to you. If you are in a busy or settled place in life, take time to let God speak to you. He is powerful and loves you so very much.

Where to start

It has been a long time since I have blogged. So much has happened since I closed down my last page. I was at sort of a crossroads...I was getting married, my blog was in my maiden name, and my subscription needed to be renewed. Made sense to move on from it. Thought I would come back to it sooner than I did, but life has been busy...more to come.