That's right, embrace it. If the logical "me" could tell the emotional whiny "me" some things it'd be these: -Stop wishing you were in a different place. God put you here in El Paso for a reason. Enjoy the scenery, as drab as the desert can be. Learn something new about your surroundings as often … Continue reading Give Life a Hug
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The honeymoon is over
So.... we've been here for over a year. I'm pretty sure I've rehashed that fact on my blog and Facebook about a million times. It's been a crazy year. I'm one who gets bored easily; why else do you think I need to have multiple WIPs? (works in progress [knitting/crochet]). I'm always searching for a … Continue reading The honeymoon is over
Almost a year
July 8th will be a year since we moved to El Paso. I can't believe everything that's transpired in a year.... We rented our first house. It still doesn't feel 100% like home. Maybe it's because the furniture doesn't match, or that the carpet is an awful poop brown color. Maybe we're just still settling … Continue reading Almost a year
Fairy tales and four-days
I'm thankful that today, the day after a fantastic weekend, was not a let-down like so many days after holiday weekends are. We had a FABULOUS weekend! For starters, we've been watching the first season of "Once Upon a Time", a show based on all the fairy tales we learned as children. I admit, I … Continue reading Fairy tales and four-days
A challenge for every day of the week
I have to say... I quite content right now as a stay-at-home wife/nanny/tutor/seamstress/entrepreneur????/short-term missionary/volunteer "Sunday school" teacher/dog trainer... I think some of the best jobs are ones whose titles you really can't pinpoint to a couple words. Even with Husband Man being gone for almost three weeks (he comes home in two days, wheeeee!!) I've … Continue reading A challenge for every day of the week
Staying missions-minded
As time goes on, it's becoming more and more evident to us that we are being called into missions. "Called" can be a term thrown around in the Christian circles.. but basically what I mean is that we have a very strong inclination and desire to go. Aaron still has four years left in the … Continue reading Staying missions-minded
April 25
This is my first post as a 26-year-old! Somehow the birthdays lost their ring after 21.... However, my 26th birthday brought me this lovely piece from Aaron... And a totally awesome hair day... This won't happen again until maybe Christmas or something. I've logged 11 miles this week so far! I took Missy to McKelligon … Continue reading April 25
April 20
This week has flown! I'm thankful because that means only two more weeks until Aaron comes home. I fell into my "single" married woman routine pretty fast. I've worked out a total of four days so far this week, which is three or four days more than I have been, and I've been more mindful … Continue reading April 20
It’s what we’re good at
Aaron leaves soon to go TDY (temporary duty) at another post in the great country of Texas. (Bet your geography teacher forgot to mention that Texas is a country. ;)) He'll be gone for a total of two months, with a few weeks in between trips. We've managed, however, to actually live together in the … Continue reading It’s what we’re good at
A new direction
After praying, seeking counsel, and what felt like fasting (still don't have a normal appetite), I put in my resignation yesterday. I feel that it was the right decision to make. I didn't waver when speaking to my boss. I didn't have any second thoughts. I don't feel the need to constantly defend my decision. … Continue reading A new direction
MPM 2.0: mercy unmasked 