Life Lately #22

A Kansas sunrise

Hi Friends! 

This is one of those posts where I feel like there is so much to share and I really do wish I could sit down with each person and talk and share about life but since I can't a post will have to do. So grab a cup of coffee and join me! 

Last weekend Dave and I went to Wichita. Dave spoke at church and he shared his life story. I knew something important was going on during his sermon prep because he would ask for me to get the journals that we wrote to each other when we dated long distance. I snooped and figured out that he was sharing his life story so I invited all our family and friends to come here him speak. I couldn't of been more proud of Dave. 

He shared about his childhood, about how God brought him and I together, about the loss of his Mom and how God has guided us to missions. I think what stands out to me the most is that through the hardest times of Dave's life he has chosen to praise the Lord through it. It doesn't mean he didn't question and hurt, but through it all he allowed God to shape and mold him. Oh and he wore a suit and we matched. I always make try and make us match when he speaks. =) I think it's fun! 

This past weekend was also our last weekend to travel home before we move. We will be home again to visit but it sure was weird to get up this past Monday knowing that it was our last time to drive down to Woodward. 

I have such mixed emotions about leaving Woodward. I know it is time to go but I'm sure going to miss this town. I think I'm the most sad about leaving my good friend Kinzie and cute little Isaac (and soon Liam). However, I'm so thankful for our time here. God has given me rest, a lot of free time, some really great friends, and a wonderful start of married life with Dave here.

Since we are moving I've been cooking more foods. I know I won't be cooking as much so I'm trying to get it all in before I move. It seems that a new thing I've been doing is finding the farmers market whenever we travel. This okra was from Tahlequah, OK and I cooked it with some potatoes, onions, and lots of bacon. What have you been cooking lately? 

I gave my cat away. Sometimes I feel weird blogging about pets but to be honest I've had my cat for 7 years and I really love him. He is a one-of-a-kind cat and I knew finding a home for him would be hard. I prayed and asked God to help us and God came through! I'll admit I worried because I didn't want him to have to go to the pound. Long story short a lady ahd been praying for a cat for a year and when she saw Milo she new she wanted him. It was the perfect fit and Milo really liked her. I'm thankful God was so kind and cared even about my pets. Here is Dave's last picture with Milo. ha ha! 

Dave and I have 1 week left here in Woodward. We will be seeing friends, packing and spending some down time before we move. I'm ready to travel and then move to Burma! I don't like all the transision parts but I know that is part of the process.  

For some reason I feel like Burma and missions is where I belong. It's almost like I'll be moving to where I belong (for now). I have no idea why I feel that way but I'm glad I do. Until that time comes though I'll be soaking up sweet time with friends, family and nephews, nephews, nephews! I've been more sad about saying bye to family this go around but I know everything will work out just fine.

So that's my life in a nutshell right now - tell me about yours! What are you enjoying right now? Is it getting cool where you are at?