Loving This Life!

I love living in Oklahoma. I mean seriously...where else can you have 60 degree weather one day and a blizzard the next? (Christmas Eve) In January, we got at least 1.5 inches of ice, lost our electricity for a week and took an unplanned trip to Oklahoma City. Now, it looks like we will have even more snow in March. You just never know what tomorrow will be like.

I love not having a job! I have such a sense of relief now. My work now is to be wife, mommy, teacher and babysitter every Tuesday and Thursday for a sweet baby girl.

I love my children. Although, I want solitude at times, I enjoy being there for them. Kadie asks some very fun and insightful questions. Paige is always willing to give a hug and kiss.

I love getting to gear up for summer church activities. I am in charge of Vacation Bible School this year. It's weird to be planning for summer when it's 30 degrees out, but it's something to look forward to. We will be making a return to Falls Creek this year. Can't wait! And then there's the Free Fair to look forward to in August.

Most of all, I love my husband! Brian and I will celebrate 15 years of marriage on March 18. We made arrangements last night for a trip to the beach in Destin, FL. May can't get here quickly enough! I look forward to the next 15 years with him!

2009 - Big Changes; 2010 - What Will You Be?

2009:
New Church
New Town
New House
New Friends

While these are all good changes, there was sadness as we said "goodbye for now" to friends from Faith Crossing. Moving out of my OKC house was hard for me - my memories are triggered by places or things and my most of my memories of Jacob are attached to that house. God has been good to us in 2009: new ministry for us, no more financial worries, friends for our children and a good community to be part of.

Coming in 2010:
I will get to QUIT my job at the end of January!!! That's the only sure thing I know of for this coming year. For the rest, I can only wonder!

"Tis the Season

I love the Christmas season. My home is decorated with love and cheer. Now I can watch Christmas movies and Brian won't make fun of me. I have almost finished my Christmas shopping and the girls are so excited about all of the coming events.

We sold our house in OKC and closed on it last month. My wonderful husband has given me "permission" to quit my job if I want to. It feels wonderful to have that freedom. I think I'll probably do one or two cases a month just because it's easy money. But, it is great to have a choice now. It's probably one of the best Christmas presents ever.

Our church life is good right now. I'm finally starting to feel comfortable and I am getting to know the women in the church. Our family seems to fit in well with the people and they seem to appreciate Brian. The town is decorated for Christmas and we got to participate in a town-wide holiday open house. Life in a small town - new experiences, lots of fun.