Well, to begin, for those that do not know by now Michael and I are expecting our first child in November. We found this out about a month ago. Were we surprised? Most definitely. Were we overjoyed? Of course. Are we scared? Duh, you bet. So, most of what has consumed my last three weeks of life has been simple: Work, sleep, and throwing up (sorry if this grosses you out). To say pregnancy has been difficult so far is an understatement. Pretty much, it is kicking my butt. It's so hard to believe something so very small can control my every move, all my energy, and my emotions. Ginger Ale and saltines are my best friends, along with my bed. My most favorite thing to hear is "It will all be worth it in the end" my least favorite thing to hear by now, "I never had morning sickness" followed by a sort of sympathetic giggle. Bleh. If you are one of these that have done that to me, no worries, you were forgiven long ago. And where has my wonderful husband been in all of this? Rubbing my back when I puke, sleeping on the couch so his snoring does not keep me from what little good sleep I get, going to the store about every other day, and holding me when I have a meltdown and don't think I can continue day after day feeling like I have the flu. For those of you that did not know, he is the bomb.com.
So, what else has gone on in "The crazy normalcy that is my life"? Welp, we did go to Salt Lake City the last week in March. I would be lying if I said we had some big spiritual epiphany while we were there. But, it was good to spend the week catching up with some friends, sight seeing and just having time to get away from the big O. It was great to meet with our friends who are already there doing campus ministry and to hear their input and also provide clarity to them as far as what has been on our hearts and minds. And what has been on our hearts and minds? Well, alot. Michael is trying to figure out what he may want to do for the rest of his life. Finish school? Do ministry as a career? Have a "secular" career and minister within that? These are all the things we consider. God has definitely been teaching us patience in all of this. I often remind Michael he is still only 21 years old and does not have to know tomorrow how he wants to spend the next 60 years. I am confident God will reveal things to us in His timing, not ours. So in the mean time we wait, sometimes more patiently than other times. So, while our time in Salt Lake was wonderful and we do love the city and the people and the culture, we are unsure if we will end up there or not. We feel like it is a good possibility but farther down on our path. So, while we have not received direct answers, we have in some ways, which is no clarity for anyone else but it does seem to be for us, lol. So, what we can do at this point is continue to seek God and do our best to be patient. I can only support my husband to the best of my ability and build him up when he is doubtful. He does the same for me so it works out well. Now I am just sort of rambling but I did not want the blogspot world to think we had died. So, I will leave you with the usual...That's whats up...for now.
