>[[I started this blog last night]]I have to admit, I've never always had a "passion for the lost". It used to be just a bunch of buzz words to me. In all honesty, in the past I'm not sure I really cared, even in the same breath that I said I loved Jesus. But as … Continue reading >The compassion of Jesus

>After talking with Aaron about finding races to run in Korea, we opted to start training soon for the Seoul International Marathon next spring (March). This race has about 30,000 runners from all over the world, though most are Korean. You run through the city, among places of fame and history, and finish the race … Continue reading >A new goal

>Just a quick post. Believing while praying is so essential, and I can't believe I went the first 23-ish years of my life without truly believing what I was praying most of the time. It's incredible the results that follow! Here are my experiences in prayer lately:If you pray for patience, the Lord will let … Continue reading >If My people pray

>Aaron will be calling me soon on Skype, but until then let me tell you about my Great Wall of Running. I feel like I've really accomplished something, akin to getting an A in Calc 2 at Bradley or finally mastering Debussy's Clair de Lune.I am getting ready for my very first 10K next Saturday … Continue reading >My Great Wall of Running

>Lately I've found some really cute thrift store items. Top: Goodwill; Scarf: Bromenn Thrift Store; Skirt: Target clearance; shoes: Payless (only full-price item); earrings: Old Navy clearance (they're pearl beads on black cord)Cute little tray!From Goodwill: placemat (set of two), little tray, lamp base-----------------------------------------------------------------------Now for some pictures of my "new" lamps and just our living room, … Continue reading >Thrift store finds and making our place a home

>The only thing you can really count on is change.Just to be clear, living in Korea for two to three years will not be a vacation. It's life, just on the other side of the world. And as much as I would like to put on my rose-colored glasses and think that we will be … Continue reading >The Army is kind of like life

>Steph posted a blog about some things I've been thinking about lately that I was going to blog anyway... very encouraging!I thought by the time that I was the ripe old age of twenty-five I'd be a mother. I will be twenty-five next April and there are no plans in the works for children anytime … Continue reading >Change of plans

>I took this part-time job expecting part-time work. This week I had 30 hours, next week I have 35 and the week after that I have 38. I'm really happy this has evolved into a practically full-time thing. God has been so good. Even if we did absolutely need the money (well, we have debt … Continue reading >Working woman and other stories

>My 10K is only three short weeks from Saturday. I'm really excited; I cannot believe how far I've come in my fitness from a year and a half ago. I remember that I couldn't fathom even running for 10 minutes, let alone 6.2 miles. The most miles I've done at once is 5 consecutive, 8 … Continue reading >Three weeks until race day!

>I totally forgot to go back to my beautiful view from Prospect and snap a picture for yesterday. Darn it. I have a few pictures for today.Anyway, we have this plaid couch that my parents gave us when I moved out. It's at least 15 years old, and in great condition. I need to steam … Continue reading >Hand-me-downs for the win