I'm back!

1. I've been horrible at blogging lately. Too much other stuff filling my time.

2. We are officially "Hoosiers" again! We are now settled into our new place and are enjoying our Christmas tree!

3. The girls have done great here so far. We had no sleepless nights/horrible transition/crying and wanting to go "home" phases. Whew! :) Kirah did ask about "her church" on Sunday and has mentioned her friends names a few times. Oh, and she got a text from Macie the other day stating that she missed Kirah. Her face lit up and she texted her back. Also, the other day we passed a fire truck and she asked if it was Micah. Today at lunch she talked about Miss Dawn and Miss Cathy. She misses her friends, but so far she's done great with the transition.

4. I've been looking for a part time job since even before we made the move. I had an interview at an OB office yesterday. It went well! Waiting to hear back and still trying to decide if I'd accept for sure. I know there are 16 hr/wk positions out there that come with health benefits and I REALLY want a position like that! But, so far none of those doors have opened.

5. It's hard to believe 2008 is almost over. Where does time go?

6. It's been nice to be closer to family. Last week, mine and Brent's parents came up to assist with unpacking and such. My sister and her girls came over one evening to let the cousins play. They have so much fun together! Kirah had her first ever slumber party Friday night (Lexi stayed all night). This Friday Kiki is staying because Amanda and Dan are going to finish up their Christmas shopping. Speaking of Christmas shopping, I should probably start that sometime soon. Besides the tree in our living room, it hardly feels like Christmas to me. Probably the chaos of moving and all...it's thrown me off a little this year.

7. I'm rambling...

More soon. :)

We're Moving...

To Indiana!

As I'm sure you already know, Brent has accepted a position at Harvest Point Church in Greenwood, IN. We are excited to be moving only 40 minutes away from family and Kirah is excited to have a "big bathtub" in our new house.

Needless to say, this Thanksgiving will be nothing like any other Thanksgiving we've ever had. We won't be stuffing our faces as we will be very very busy packing and will be apart from our families on Thursday.

We are, however, blessed beyond measure. Even admist the chaos, our hearts are thankful for our family, our friends and God's goodness. He is our Giver and Sustainer.

tomorrow.

We're home now.

All I can think of is tomorrow. I'm really wishing this were all over with and Sarah Palin was our new VP!

Pray and then GO VOTE! (then pray some more)

Wait. What?

For the first two days we were here, I was certain we were in Philly. It dawned on me just last night - WE ARE IN PITTSBURG, folks. Ok, so I'm stupid. I can't help it.

NYWC put on by Youth Specialties. It's been great! Lots of amazing worship. Inspiring and challenging talks. Awesome comedy. (I laughed so hard last night I couldn't breath and it felt great.) And, time with my hubby...just to be together and encourage one another. I love my Brent more each day.

God, today I am thankful because Your grace is enough for me.

philly.

I'm in Philadelphia with my hubby until Monday ... Lovin' every minute of it! :)

I'm not asking for another thing.

Tonight we had prayer group at our house. It was so refreshing to spend such time with my God. Just sat and listened. Poured my heart out. Listened. Got real. Listened. Bore my soul. Listened.
It's not that I don't normally spend time in prayer or don't hear from God, but tonight was different. It was different and it was amazing.
Tonight I feel as if I've recieved new eyes to see with. A renewed heart. A peaceful soul.

Tonight God, I'm not asking for another thing.

when it rains, it pours.

1. It's a rainy day. Gloomy, yucky, rainy day.

2. My parents, bro-in-law and sis-in-law are on their way to our house. Looking forward to them being here with us this weekend.

3. Had lunch and spent time with good friends today. I felt sad when they left. Love you. I know you will be by my side.

4. Wishing it were this time next week, actually. Uncertain and difficult circumstances have left me feeling pretty uneasy lately. Heavy heart. Overwhelmed mind. God knows though. Actually, what else really matters?

5. Everything happens for a reason.