I'm a working woman!

What a week it has been! God is so good, and I have a job. I was beginning to worry I might grow to the couch if I didn't get one pretty soon :) After a quick trip back home last week for Will's aunt's funeral, we were both exhausted and I was rather cranky. The combination of the two unfortunately catapulted me into my very first meltdown over moving and missing everyone. Of course, this did not phase Will. He knew just what to do and came home with a big planter of bright yellow mums! No they are not from Betsy's, but it does make it feel a bit more like home :)

This week has proved to be better, as I began my new job (Yes, the one I wanted!!!) and Will started his second week in school. It is obvious I am working again because of the unfolded clothes and dirty dishes that I can't seem to make disappear. Thank goodness for spare rooms and dishwashers! Will has hit the ground running with his classes, and I am doing my best to leave him alone as he studies and reads. His first quiz is this Thursday so say a special prayer for him. It is in his Greek course, and to be quite honest, just looking at the words he has to learn makes me tired. From what I've seen, Greek looks like hieroglyphics. Not at all what I would consider fun. But until it is over, he remains a slave to his flashcards, and I must busy myself with arranging bath towels and cleaning under the sink.

On a more exciting note, I am loving my new job. It has its stressful moments, (one of which was yesterday when I was thrown up on) but is already blessing me in huge ways. I have had the opportunity to visit with and minister to several of the mothers already, and am getting to love on their sweet babies as well. I couldn't have asked for a position more suited for my heart. Thank you to any and everyone who prayed for me as I was searching for a job.

We love and miss each and every one of you! Special side note to Mr. Ray, Mrs. Sherri, and Brian: I love you soooooooooooooooo much and am praying for you all throughout my day, everyday. Words cannot express how much you mean to me, and how desperately I wish to be there to hug on you all. Thinking of you . . .

church, job search, and more

With Will having been here a year before me, it was important for him to find a church that not only he liked, but that he felt would be a good fit for me as well. He became a member of Highview Baptist Church a few months ago, and so that is where we have been attending for the last few weeks. Let me just say that I LOVE THIS CHURCH! God is doing great things in and through the people there, and I am so proud to be a part of such a ministry. Needless to say, Will did a great job :) We had a combined worship service and took the Lord's Supper last night. It was a huge service considering that Highview is one church . . . with 7 locations. Our Senior Pastor, Dr. Ezell, has a huge heart and vision for missions, adoption, and really just the furthering of God's Kingdom. He saw growth occuring at Highview in such a way that he and the church extended themselves across Louisville in the form of 6 more locations. Each of the preaching pastors from the other six came and updated everyone on what God is doing through Highview. It was incredible!

Today I observed/interviewed for a job, and I ask for your prayers to #1 get a job and #2 let it be the one God wants me to have. I felt a strong pull to the job I interviewed for today, but don't want to have my hopes set too high. This morning was another story. I woke up before the alarm went off feeling unsettled and anxious. I told Will I really didn't want to go, but he encouraged me too, and then make a decision. Once I got there, it was completely different than what I had thought, and exactly what I've been looking for. As many of you know, my hear tlies in Women's Studies/Issues. My ideal job would be in a women's crisis center or treatment center for adolescent girls. The job I interviewed for is an extension center of a crisis pregnancy care center, and deals with helping the mothers get back on their feet to provide for their families. I would not only be working with the children (ages 4 weeks to 4yrs.), but would have ministry opportunities with the mothers as well. My heart has literally ached with desire for this position since leaving there this afternoon. I know that God will put me where He wants me, so pray that I accept with thanksgiving wherever that may be.

We also received word last night that Will's great-aunt passed away last night. While we mourn for a lost loved one, we are praising God for her arrival in Glory with Him! Needless to say, we are coming home tomorrow. Will has his first day of school tomorrow followed by a closing shift, so we will be heading out around 11:30pm. Wednesday will be spent in Clarksville, and we will come back to Louisville later in the afternoon. Think of us as we make this mad dash! Traveling on KY roads is truly a nightmare - and that's even if you aren't riding with me! lol :) We love you all and look forward to this unexpected time to be home with some of you!

Making those changes . . .

Hello to all! I've been wanting to do this for awhile now, so I can keep everyone updated on what is going on in our lives. Will and I have been so incredibly blessed with such wonderful family and friends, and are so grateful for the outpouring of love we experienced at our wedding. It was truly an unforgettable day, followed by an absolutely perfect honeymoon! Thanks Mr. Bill and Mrs. Nebbie! We have since settled into our apartment, and I've managed to stay pretty busy making changes and unpacking boxes and gifts. Will has been back at Starbuck's, and was recently promoted to a shift position! We are so excited and I am so proud because of the hard worker and example he is to those around him. I have been applying for various jobs this past week, and am hoping to hear something this coming week. It would be nice to have something to get me out of the apartment, as well as provide us with a better income. I'm praying for God to clearly show me the position He wants me to be in, but I'm not always good at being patient :) In the meantime, I'm doing lots of laundry and cooking, as well as making my weekly trips to Starbuck's :) We have had visits from Mom, Aunt Gaynor, and Karleigh, and this weekend, Lauren,(one of my best pals) came! It has been good to see familiar faces :) We both miss our families and friends, but are at peace, as we know this is where God wants us. Will and I are laughing alot and learning something new about each other everyday it seems. Start praying for our future children now. Between his OCD and mine, they will really need it! haha! We love you all and hope you will pray for us as we continue to adjust, and especially for Will as he starts school this Tuesday. Here are a few pics from the honeymoon! Hope you enjoy!