Settling in . . .

has been difficult. I think we are FINALLY getting into a routine though. And aside from my sprained ankle and sinus infection, as well as Will's viral infection, we are alive and well :)

We had a great week, last week with a visit from my Uncle Lynn (my Daddy-oh's big brother), who took us out to dinner :) What a treat! It was a nice time for us to catch up and visit, and get out of the house. Will and I also had "date night" and went to dinner, then had Graeter's ice cream, and finally headed home for a movie. DATE NIGHT IS MY FAVORITE!!! Since our schedule's are somewhat the opposite, we pass each other by quite often. Thus, anytime spent with Will excites me - hopefully he feels the same way ;)

Then came the weekend :(

Momma and Daddy came up Sunday to bring us our wedding pictures and visit on Labor Day, but Will was confined to the house with a viral infection. It was still great to see them and spend time with them, and we were sure to bring Will home his favorite pie from the Pie Kitchen. I hated to see them go, but it makes the time we are together all the sweeter. As soon as they left, I followed Will in illness :( Fortunately, I didn't have fever like him, but have still had all the nasty congestion and fatigue. We are both leaps and bounds better, but forging through a nasty cough now. Please keep us in your prayers :)

This week has brought better health, and paychecks! Praise the Lord! We also celebrated our 2 month anniversary yesterday. While Will worked, I shopped :) Of course, I only spent giftcards cause I'm such a penny pincher, but I was able to get Will a new wallet and me some perfume so it felt like we gave each other gifts! We spent the evening watching a movie and eating ice cream. My favorite! Have I mentioned we have both gained weight?!?! Someone needs to help us both. It is just so depressing to drive to the ice cream shop, and pass people in the park exercising on the way. LOL. On a serious note, we have started trying to eat healthier, and walk together more. Yesterday we got to walk a little farther than Will would have cared for when I lost our apartment key at the park, and we had to walk all the way back after realizing it wasn't in my pocket :(

Today has been a wonderful day :) I absolutely love spending time with Will. I know I sound cheesy, but I simply do not care. He is the best guy in the whole world (aside from you Daddy-oh) ;) We have so much fun together, and for all of you wondering, I'm happy to report we have not had a single fight yet :) Must be that Brother Steve, and all his pre-marital counseling sessions! Back to today: We woke up, got ready, and headed out to the arts and crafts fair at our church. Though we didn't buy anything, it was such a beautiful day to be outside walking around, and there was so much neat stuff to look at. After the fair, we drove to Culver's, which is a Louisville favorite, known for their butter burgers and frozen custard. I ate a chicken sandwich , but I'm guessing the pumpkin spice shake I had was probably not a healthy choice. Mr. Bill, I hear you have tried this shake as well, so you understand the temptation I'm sure. I couldn't possibly leave without trying the very thing they are known for now could I!?!?! It was worth it. That's all I'm gonna say :)

I'm reminded everyday of how blessed Will and I have been individually, and now, together. I know he sees a wide variety of people come in and out of his store, and has a mission field there at his fingertips. Now, I have been given the same opportunity. Will and I spent an hour sitting up the night before last talking about the situations I'm seeing day in and day out. My heart is completely broken for these women and children, and I ask that you lift them up as I do each day. I have always known how fortunate I was to grow up with two parents that loved each other, and had Christ at the center of their marriage, but seeing what I'm seeing now has taken that to an entirely different level.

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