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Saturday, August 28, 2010

Birthdays & Blessings

Well, the hubby's bday celebration weekend has kicked off! Last night I got off work so late our biking was put off, so we went out for a bday dinner at a place where my boo could get a steak. I crave pickles; he craves steak. Men & women are so different!

Today we went to Seward Park again--the weather has been amazing here lately! It was cold in the park. . .we had on hiking boots and jackets! It got a bit warmer and now the sun is out, but it's still nice outside! I just made the bday cake and sang. . .so my hubbles was sent off to work with a very full tummy! After our hike, he got to get all beefed up again at Five Guys, Burgers & Fries! Apparently, that is the number one burger place in the US right now.

Tomorrow we are heading to church in the morning, then heading to the market for our fresh produce for the week, and then going bowling for hubby's last bday event! It has been a fun weekend, and the weeks keep flying by!

We are feeling really blessed and ever so happy. I don't think I fully realized how ready I was to leave until we got out here and started enjoying the city. There is so much to do and see here. Less stress, more time with my husband, more time to read, etc.

In other news, the husband's new job is going well. He took me for a tour of the grounds at the new hospital and it is lovely. One would never feel comfy at a hospital, but the fact that the hospital is set outside of the city with loads of trees, flowers, fountains, etc. around. . .I would def pick them! The hospital is known for being caring, which is exactly what my husband is. He is going to do well there. I am so happy and proud of him.

Right now I am trying to get motivated to organize some paperwork and other things. . .we will see what happens!! I am so excited to go to church in the morning. . .our sermons have been so awesome lately. I am so thankful to be getting to know people out here also. There are SO many young families like us at our new church. . .loads of people with babies and young kids running around--it is refreshing and getting me very excited for the future. Being a parent is going to be such a huge blessing.

We really feel like God is looking out for us. He is taking care of us, answering our prayers, and giving us an ABUNDANCE of blessings. He has been so provisional during this transitional time in our lives. . .we praise Him!

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

God is great; God is good!

My husband got the job at the hospital; amen and hallelujah! We are so thankful and so excited about this! :) Just wanted to say thank you to all who have been praying for us! God is really being faithful, answering prayers, and encouraging us.

Had a great bday celebration this past weekend and last night we had some YUMMY Thai food to celebrate the new job! It was soooo good--the best Thai we've had here yet. . .we are super experts at this point because it seems like we are always hitting the Thai.

Another park this weekend. . .we haven't decided which one we will go to, but there will definitely be some fun to be had this weekend both on Saturday and CHURCH DAY!! :)

We are still loving the new church. . .what a blessing. Making new friends, enjoying sermons and activities, etc. We are looking forward to being able to join in a few months. They do new members class every several months, so until then, we wait! :)

Off to get ready to head back to work for the afternoon. I've pretty much been with the babies here lately, so I am off to clean up spit up and spilled milk! :)

Friday, August 13, 2010

Biking & Hiking. . .and everything nice!

Well, I guess Friday must be the new official blog day. . .somehow I manage to eat lunch faster on Friday! :) Lunch break time, then it's back to work for just a few more hours! As soon as I get off and get home from work we are going on a bike ride to Green Lake! :) This will be the first time I've been for a ride here since we moved. I hope I can make it. . .my bike is a beach cruiser with 5 speeds, so hills will be the enemy. We will go on the less hilly path to the lake though. :)

Tomorrow we're going hiking at a new park, yay!

I can't believe I had a birthday yesterday. . .doesn't even feel like it, especially since no one but my husband was really excited about it! Thank you Lord for him! :) I got homemade lemon bars, yum!

Our cousins are moving back out here. . .yay! :) We are so excited to welcome them back to our favorite coast. How exciting! Now we will get to see them regularly!

We are still loving our new church--it's awesome! We are starting to get to know more people and once our schedules are "set in stone" we will finally be able to go to a small group. We are 95% sure that my husband will get a job at the hospital (it has to stay posted until Monday legally, but only for internal candidates). We are very thankful for God blessing him in this way and he is definitely looking forward to a new job. It sounds perfect for him!

Well, I'm off to work! No idea who I will be with this afternoon!

Friday, August 6, 2010

TGIF!!

I was finally able to go to the doctor (since I had a high fever) so now I am on antibiotics to cure my sinus infection. I dislike doctors greatly, but I am ready to feel good again! I am ready to be able to walk and have fun and ride my bike!

I am very glad that today is Friday. I have been in a younger class all week at work and there are soooo many kids and sooo much action. . .and I have to blow my nose soooooo many times a day. . . the weekendis very welcome and I am ready for 6pm!

This week we are thankful that my husband has a part-time job. He also received a call on his "most-desired" job, and it really looks like he will get it! What an answered prayer! The job is very close to home, and it is the hospital he wants to work at. I hope that he will get the final word very soon!

Our friend from Taiwan left us yesterday; now we look forward to our trip to Taiwan with great anticipation. The good news--we have a place to stay for free and food in Taiwan is dirt cheap. The bad news: plane tickets are not dirt cheap. We hope to have enough money saved up so that we can travel there in 1.5-2 years. We actually are hoping to go in the "winter" because summer will be SO hot. If we can, we hope to visit during Chinese New Year, which takes place at the end of January and the beginning of February. It would be a great experience! My husband and I look forward to that, but for now, we are here in our new home, enjoying our new city very much.

I am thankful for the following things:

1. People here are more real. If you're mad, you say it. If you have issues, you don't hide them and put on a mask. This I appreciate; the south in general seems to be VERY into outward appearances and being "clean" and "good." I'd rather have honest.

2. Convenience. We shop at like, 6 different grocery stores. There are tons of coupons, and certain stores have good prices on certain items. However, we do not have to DRIVE to ANY of these places. NO. WE WALK.

3. A greater ability to serve daily. If you look back to number one, I like honesty. My spiritual gifts are serving and mercy. If no one is ill, how can I serve? Here, I feel that I can more easily serve and people are more likely to say, "Hey, I need help." God is giving me this huge blessing. If I cannot help and serve others, I often feel useless, sad, and as if I am not being obedient to God's call. Serving and setting an example for Jesus here is a totally different experience. I love it.

4. Parks and walking. Self-explanatory. We only drive on Sunday, and this week we are biking to church since our guest is no longer with us (we only have 2 bikes!!).

5. Awesome new church. I'm glad to be getting fed again. We love the church we are attending and their focus on serving the community. I often wonder why the body is not reaching out. This church has a great community focus that we love.

6. Weather. Much cooler. Less sweat=less annoyance. Also, less sunscreen irritation.

Overall, we're feeling happy and settled in here. Lunch break is almost over...off to brush teeth before a few more hours!

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Swollen glands

So. . .I've been sick for 2 weeks now. . .it is killer! :( I wish that I could go to the doctor, but I work too late! I have no idea what to do about that one. Please pray that I get better!

I am hoping to be able to go tomorrow, but I am not sure if it is going to happen. It is hard to enjoy anything here when I feel this way--I feel so bad because we have a guest and all I feel like doing is sleeping!

Still praying on a full-time job for the hubby, and praying that things will continue to go smoothly at my job. I am around kids of all ages all day long. . . one day I will finally get to be a super parent for my own kids! ;) We look forward to that!~

More another day...but now my lunch break is over and I have to get back to work!