Well it has been a month since I have written anything. In that month I turned 30 and Mark and I celebrated eight years of marriage. Life has been pretty normal around here. The last weekend in February Mark's mom and dad were able to come out and see us and spend some time with us. It was such a wonderful visit and so good to see someone from home.
Mark had his first spring break in twelve years this past week. It was a little weird!! But one day we were able to go to the Botanical gardens together as a family which was really fun. They had a butterfly exhibit going on and that was so neat to see all the butterflies flying around like crazy and have them land on you. The day we went was our anniversary so that evening one of our new friends kept the kids for us so that we could have a date night!
Mark and I have both said on numerous occasions that when we prayed for God to bring friends into our lives that would become our family. He has far exceeded any thought that we had as to who or what those people would be. On Saturday we did a cookout, Mark built him a new smoker so we did BBQ. Well once we were done eating the women all went inside to play Phase 10 and watch the kids, while the men stayed outside. The men sat outside praying and singing praise and worship music!! How awesome is that!! Also several of us ladies are going tho start the James bible study by Beth Moore. And these are just women in my building!! Like I said before God far exceeded our expectations!
Mark was given a unique opportunity. One of our new friends is the acting music minister at a church, that same church is looking for a pastor as well. Last week Mark was called and asked to preach for the pulpit search committee last night. Well they enjoyed his sermon so much that they have asked him to come back for the next two Sunday mornings to preach to the entire congregation! What an opportunity that God has given him and us! I keep promising pictures that I haven't posted yet. So the next couple of days I am gonna try and just put up some pictures. As always, we miss everyone and are so thankful that you are praying for us and keeping us in your thoughts! Love and miss everyone!
