Hopefully this will give an idea....Malena will tell everything tonight!!!!!
25 July 2008
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11 July 2008
O Little Town of...
Although I have a gag order about some exciting news, I can say that something amazing happened for me and Charles and we have so much to look forward to. God has blessed us in so many ways and though we are undeserving, we are taking all that He has given (is giving) us and running with it. Thank you to our friends and families who have been praying for us and I promise that Charles will post all the details in the next 2 weeks. Or I will, whenever the gag order is lifted.
08 July 2008
Oh the possibilities...
Well, I have been neglecting mentioning the current affairs that have been happening in my life. While Malena has been getting much needed relaxation from the past two years, I have been finishing up my Master's requirements and searching for a church. To air everything out in form of prayer, Malena and I have desperately been praying for a church that we can call home. Last Thursday (July 3rd) we had the joy and privilege of interviewing at Cross Ridge Church in Little Elm, TX. The pastor and search team are amazing and have a deep heart for missions and evangelism. The church is growing by leaps and bounds and is needing a full-time student minister. Through a wonderful recommendation, they received my resume and the process has somewhat begun. I will meet with the pastor on Wednesday and I am quite nervous from excitement. Malena and I were both blessed in meeting the pastor and search team last week, and would absolutely love to be a part of this church in some capacity. We are urging friends and family to pray for us as we are in this transition process. We are praying for God's divine provision in our life in finding a place that we can call home. Pray that through the next series of meetings with the pastor and search team that each side will focus on God's future purpose and plan for his kingdom in that local church. God has been amazing so far and I think that he has something big...even though I don't want to voice it yet...I know there is something great in store.
05 July 2008
Happy 5th of July!
I neglected to post a 4th of July message, so here's to the 5th!
I have been enjoying the time to take it easy and enjoy my sweet husband-to-be. Charles grilled yesterday while I lazily watched a movie. He did all the work and I just bummed around on the couch. We went to Kroger and he bought a whole bunch of good food, some of which I cleverly hid in the basket until check-out. He's sweet, though, and added about $15 to our original July 4th cookout budget. Of course, the red, orange and yellow bell peppers were on sale, 4 for $5. He bought me six. He is going to be a great husband! Either I have done something right to deserve him, or God's grace is truly amazing. I'm pretty sure it's the latter.
I have been enjoying the time to take it easy and enjoy my sweet husband-to-be. Charles grilled yesterday while I lazily watched a movie. He did all the work and I just bummed around on the couch. We went to Kroger and he bought a whole bunch of good food, some of which I cleverly hid in the basket until check-out. He's sweet, though, and added about $15 to our original July 4th cookout budget. Of course, the red, orange and yellow bell peppers were on sale, 4 for $5. He bought me six. He is going to be a great husband! Either I have done something right to deserve him, or God's grace is truly amazing. I'm pretty sure it's the latter.
03 July 2008
So wait a second...
Since Malena is taking a break for a month then maybe I need too as well. Actually, I need to celebrate because today is my last Master's level seminary class and then I am a free man...except for my AWESOME soon to be wife. But seriously, I am typing this post during this last class and I couldn't think of a better way to spend my time in here. WE LOVE ALL OF YOU!!!!
01 July 2008
Gimme a Break
Today begins my one month sabbatical from wedding planning. Yes, I have only been planning for 11 days, but I am already stressed to the max and need some time to enjoy the engagement. Although I will continue to pilfer through my motley collection of wedding mags and websites, I am making no commitments or decisions for 31 days.
In part, I have my internship to focus on, and I still have to wrap my head around the idea of being married. Although it is exciting to think about, my experiences in marriage counseling have taught me that it ain't easy. And I don't want to lose sight of the marriage because I am so absorbed in the details of the wedding. I have been a little high strung since I have been in grad school and according to Charles, I won't last fifty years if I continue the path I'm on.
So instead of wedding planning this month, I am going to focus on the spiritual disciplines that I unfortunately neglect and replace with the demands of grad school. I think now is no better time to get it together so that one day I will be a good counselor and a good wife.
In part, I have my internship to focus on, and I still have to wrap my head around the idea of being married. Although it is exciting to think about, my experiences in marriage counseling have taught me that it ain't easy. And I don't want to lose sight of the marriage because I am so absorbed in the details of the wedding. I have been a little high strung since I have been in grad school and according to Charles, I won't last fifty years if I continue the path I'm on.
So instead of wedding planning this month, I am going to focus on the spiritual disciplines that I unfortunately neglect and replace with the demands of grad school. I think now is no better time to get it together so that one day I will be a good counselor and a good wife.
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