Liberating Labor Day Weekend

Josh and I spent Labor Day weekend at North Myrtle Beach, SC with our friends: Allison and Grant Maginnis, Amy and Cameron Wagner. This was our first getaway as a married couple, together, without parents! We have each spent weekends away with friends, but never together as a married couple. The weekend was sunny and warm, a beach-filled vacation with some lazy river riding on the side...

Wonderful News..

I have a job! Thank you, Lord! I'll be working at Reedy Creek Elementary, running the Science Lab for Kindergarten-5th grades! I am so thankful that the Lord provided!

God is Good!

Still waiting..

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. -Philippians 4:12

The Lord is continually working in Josh and I, and frequently uses Josh to teach me things and vise versa. Lately, the Lord has been reiterating patience and contentment to me. He has been reminding me to be patient with His timing and to be content in what He lays before me.

I am still waiting to hear from job interviews and what I will be doing this school year. This is not something that comes easily for me, especially since teacher workdays begin tomorrow and I am a planner. I like to know what is coming down the pipeline next, but in this case.. I don't know. I am getting a refresher course on trusting the Lord, His plan and timing for my life. I am just breathing and praying... that is about all I can do as I wait.

My heart grows faint..

Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. Psalm 61:1-3



Lord, lead me to the rock that is higher than I..

Its been a long time..

Well, blog world.. it has been a long time...

I don't have any clever words or good encouragement today.. but I do covet your prayers.

I am, yet again, job searching..... I have received my teacher's certification and would like to begin teaching in a local school. The catch... many job-seekers and few jobs to go around. I am a first year teacher on paper, but have worked with children for a long time in various school settings, afterschools and summer camps. I just long to work with children and make a difference in their lives.. to love the ones that are not loved, to inspire them to love to learn, to seek out the answers they desire, to feel safe, comfortable, heard.

So, today I ask for your prayers, your advice or encouragement....

Be Courageous

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9


This is Josh's life verse, and just something I wanted to share. Be encouraged.

Two years and counting..

Josh and I just got home from our anniversary dinner.. I cannot believe that it has been two years already! In two years we have lost jobs, gained jobs, lost friends, gained friends, restrengthened friendships, gone to school, taken time off work for school and put up with each other! I must say, I am a blessed girl! Who else would put his career desires on hold so I could go to school to seek the career path the Lord placed me on?! Who else would do all the house work, yard work, and cooking so that I can lesson plan, write papers and work on projects for one school or another?!

I am amazed at where the Lord has brought us in the past two years. I am thankful that God hand-picked my husband for me, that he molded us to fit one another so harmoniously! I am in awe at Josh's strengths in the areas of my weakness, or his ever-present patience with an impossible wife, or his genuine love and tenderness towards others.. whether it is our neighbors, friends, families, or a stranger. I love my husband's kindness towards others, it is an example he sets for me daily.. and one I'm glad he'll set for our future (very far future) children.

Thank you Lord, for my precious husband. I pray that I can be even a fraction of the wonderful spouse to him that he is to me. I pray our marriage is glorifying to You, for that is our purpose in life.