Well,
I am surely behind on updating this as my sister so sweetly reminded me of yesterday. It seems like there has been a lot going on yet everything here is relatively calm considering. I think that is just a God thing though. As we have been hearing a lot lately, the more you give to Him the smaller stuff around you becomes. We are grateful for this, because with a world that is full of a lot of problems, it can easily take over our attitudes and heart (which too much of the time happens to me). Anyhow, in the midst of being behind on this I have been behind on reading good stuff. A couple of weeks ago I finally discovered Francis Chan. If you know nothing about his book Crazy Love I would completely recommend it to anyone looking to have and respond bigger to Jesus. I have been awed by the humility, honesty, and truth He speaks and writes with. For a world that is so caught up in self help books and books that tend to say the same things this is a refreshing change to all of that. So, I will include the address to the church he is a pastor of and let you look at his stuff for yourself.
http://www.cornerstonesimi.com/
You can also see the book info "crazy love".
Trust me, you don't want to miss what Jesus is doing in and through that community. Anyhow, more to come with that.
As for our family, we were privileged to get to take a family trip to the zoo a few weeks ago. It was great to see Eli look at just a couple of animals that God created. It's just such a tiny glimpse of what He created. We have also gotten to spend some wonderful time with family over the past month, and are always grateful for that time. Lindsey and I were able to actually spend a few hours hanging out and talking together which was such a joy! I miss that so much sister! I hope to get to do that a lot more often!! I also got to met her precious first graders. I am reminded of what Jesus came to do on this earth and how much of the things He tells us to do is what my sister wakes up and does daily. She loves and gives all she has everyday. Not many of us can say that. You are a gift to those children every day. It is seen in their eyes, Lindsey....keeping showing them Jesus!
Chris and I were apart for a little while which was hard, but made us appreciate the gift we have with each other. Oh, I am so glad we took that step and started this journey.....what a treasure our marriage is to me. I love you with all my heart and am so glad you are "home"!
The time apart allowed me to be able to spend some time in Kingsport which was nice. Grandparents are the best things in the world...I know that's what Eli thinks!!
That is just a little snap shot of the last few weeks. Thanks for the memories!
