i thought it was fitting that i update our blog physically and literally with the passing of mine and will's first year of marriage. we were lucky to be home the week of our anniversary and spent a wonderful time celebrating with family and friends, followed by our own getaway to grand rivers, ky. for a night. we are still trying to process that it has been a year since we wed, a year since i moved to louisville, and the year of changes we have experienced. we have had so many ups and downs between dealing with my car accident issues (finally resolved!), jobs, outside pressures, living in a new city on our own, and just the little nuances of everyday life that neither of us were used to when it came to each other. ha! like his laundry piles and scattered chip bags or my hanging up clothes on the inside of doors and constantly washing his pjs after only a night of wear. what can i say, he knew i had OCD :)
on the flip side of those things, we have learned the city together, had lots of great dates and late night conversations, watched ridiculous amounts of movies, learned new games, celebrated holidays, making our own traditions, but more than anything learned to fully trust and rely on God. we have recognized more than ever that we can't do things on our own. without Him, our twosome doesn't operate at its optimum level.
a new semester begins in august, and things will be settling down for us. we ask your prayers as we wade through everyday life, and the stressors we face, but mostly we beg your prayers against Satan's attacks. we have a lot coming up in the next few months, and desperately want the Lord to remain at the center of it all, casting out any and all distractions.
we have sorely missed our families this summer, seeing as it hasn't felt the same not being at home for all of the many festivities. we hate missing out on all that is going on in your lives, and love hearing from you! thanks kiddos ;) you always make our day with your letters! we pray for you, love you, and hope you are all doing well.
*pictures from our trip to be posted in a couple weeks!
