Things...
Things that I am thinking right now...
How lucky I am to have such wonderful people in my life and that God protects them so well.
Lily was in a bad accident today. She wasn't hurt severely, but in all reason she should have. I know that God's purposes with her aren't through and I am glad that He protected her from harm. Job's first test was having material possessions taken away from him. He still stayed devoted to God. I am so glad that Lily is strong and faithful to be as Job was. Earlier this year, my good friend Katie, whom lives in IL, almost died. I know that God protected her too. It still haunts me how my life would have changed. And today was another taste of that. I cannot express the sense of relief that it hasn't.
How things to make life harder and easier and blessings come in all shapes and sizes.
Chris is on patrol in the Caribbean right now. This is not an uncommon occurance. He is in the Coast Guard. However, normally when he leaves on patrol, I don't get to talk to him for about 2 weeks. They are normally really busy and they don't get a signal so he can't call. This time, however, they left on Tuesday, and I got a call yesterday!! I was amazed and pleased to say the least. We had a really great conversation, and Chris said that he should be able to call 2 or 3 times a week on this patrol which is more than ever before!! I was really excited. We have been reading Harry Potter over the phone together and talking on the phone makes things seem easier. It helps us feel close when we can't be. Anyway, today he called again!! I was thrilled because that was two days in a row! But the first thing he said was their route had changed and he would probably not get to call again for 3 to 4 weeks. Talk about bummer! At first I felt really upset, and I am sure in a week after not talking to him at all, I will feel bad again, but right now, I can't help but feel blessed to have had the time now to talk. It made the withdrawal symptoms better and more bearable.
How intense this next nine months are going to be
I will be working, going to school, and thinking about the wedding lots. One of Chris's best friend's wife is pregnant and she will be due right around when we are getting married. My brother still hasn't told me whether he will be able to come to the wedding. I am graduating and while that is exciting, it brings the responsibility of finding a job and getting certified. I still don't even know what career I really want. There are too many things that I am interested in. I have so many questions and I really don't have any answers and I won't until later.....well, until later then.
There are more thoughts, but I am thought out for the moment. Thanks for listening.
How lucky I am to have such wonderful people in my life and that God protects them so well.
Lily was in a bad accident today. She wasn't hurt severely, but in all reason she should have. I know that God's purposes with her aren't through and I am glad that He protected her from harm. Job's first test was having material possessions taken away from him. He still stayed devoted to God. I am so glad that Lily is strong and faithful to be as Job was. Earlier this year, my good friend Katie, whom lives in IL, almost died. I know that God protected her too. It still haunts me how my life would have changed. And today was another taste of that. I cannot express the sense of relief that it hasn't.
How things to make life harder and easier and blessings come in all shapes and sizes.
Chris is on patrol in the Caribbean right now. This is not an uncommon occurance. He is in the Coast Guard. However, normally when he leaves on patrol, I don't get to talk to him for about 2 weeks. They are normally really busy and they don't get a signal so he can't call. This time, however, they left on Tuesday, and I got a call yesterday!! I was amazed and pleased to say the least. We had a really great conversation, and Chris said that he should be able to call 2 or 3 times a week on this patrol which is more than ever before!! I was really excited. We have been reading Harry Potter over the phone together and talking on the phone makes things seem easier. It helps us feel close when we can't be. Anyway, today he called again!! I was thrilled because that was two days in a row! But the first thing he said was their route had changed and he would probably not get to call again for 3 to 4 weeks. Talk about bummer! At first I felt really upset, and I am sure in a week after not talking to him at all, I will feel bad again, but right now, I can't help but feel blessed to have had the time now to talk. It made the withdrawal symptoms better and more bearable.
How intense this next nine months are going to be
I will be working, going to school, and thinking about the wedding lots. One of Chris's best friend's wife is pregnant and she will be due right around when we are getting married. My brother still hasn't told me whether he will be able to come to the wedding. I am graduating and while that is exciting, it brings the responsibility of finding a job and getting certified. I still don't even know what career I really want. There are too many things that I am interested in. I have so many questions and I really don't have any answers and I won't until later.....well, until later then.
There are more thoughts, but I am thought out for the moment. Thanks for listening.