sometimes because I think i don't have anything interesting to say
and sometimes because of being busy.
things have gone into a pretty natural routine around our house, and i like that
mike & i work well together, and it is just really fun to live with him! some nights we are falling asleep on the couch by nine, and other nights we're up till 1 am talking about anything and everything.
we've been talking a lot lately about the future, about job dreams, financial worries and following our passions. i find that its easy to say "i'm trusting God with the future", but it's very different to actually trust! especially when it comes down to how money plays into everything. it is also very good to be content where we are in the mean time.
we've also been talking a lot about how our lives will change in 45 days. as we will be auntie ashley & uncle mikey for the second time. my heart actually begins to beat faster when i think about it. i can't wait to meet this little one, and i'm so thankful for all the little kicks and pushes i've felt so far. i'm thankful leah doesn't mind me holding her belly all the time, because this auntie sure loves those moments.
it seems like our lives have moved into a nice pattern, but at the same time there is so much transition and anticipation underlying everything! anticipating the sale of my parents house, the start of the retreat house build, the first cry of the newest addition to our family! transition in continuing to learn to live together, trusting and waiting on decisions about jobs & school, transitions in our families, still learning to live each day missing Jay.
i wonder if other people have this much going on, or if they don't, if they are bored? i don't think i'll ever know!
*** Also! today, I want to wish a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my dear friend:
ELLEN HOPE PAULLEY!!!!
i am very thankful for you, and for all the times we've had together! living together, talking, laughing, crying, knitting, watching friends, going to HAWAII. you will always be one of my favorite people, and i hope you have a wonderful day and an even more wonderful year. you are creative, inspiring, adventurous, wise, funny, thoughtful & compassionate. and simply fabulous!
2 comments:
Thanks Ashley - oh man, do you remember how giant those ice cream cones were? So good! I'm glad we're friends too! My birthday has been great, thanks!
glad you had a good birthday elle!
and yes, i remember how giant the icecreams were... SO big, and so filling, so delicious, and refreshing after walking for what felt like forever.
what a wonderful trip.
glad it was with you!
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