Quick Catch-Up

I haven't had a chance to post for a few weeks because life has been crazy busy, and I am just now catching my breath from all the chaos.

For me, school has been demanding the past few weeks as spring break is approaching with mid-term tests and papers due. Thankfully, I had this past Thursday and Friday off from school because of teacher workdays.... I got some much needed rest and refresh-time. On Friday, I got to spend time with one of my dear friends from Christ for the Nations, Abbey, and catch up on each others lives. After time with her I usually find myself inspired and encouraged. Fellowship with girls my age is something I have missed since getting married, since we live so far from community and our close friends. (I am currently praying for "couple friends" for Brett and I when we move.)

With our year lease on our apartment running out in the next few months, I have been anxious to start house hunting in Rowlett where our church community is. We looked at a few houses the past few weeks and we are beginning to realize that this process is not going to be as easy as we thought. There are not very many rental properties in that area so we are opting to buy our first home to make a better investment with our money (rather than throwing it away in another high priced rental). Right now, we are just praying that the Lord only opens the door to the right home for us. I told Brett, I would be happy living in a box, as long as we are back in community.

Speaking of our church family, this Saturday, along with some of my girls from our middle school girls small group, I got to help build our church playground. For five hours, we shoveled wood chips into wheel barrels and to be dumped inside the playground perimeters. I have been so proud of my girls for stepping up to serve where hands are needed. 
I woke up this morning with a very sore back, but I was excited to see the finished playground when I got to church this morning.

This afternoon, I got a very exciting text from my older sister, Brittany, announcing her engagement to her boyfriend Joseph!! I couldn't be more excited for them, and I can't wait to start wedding planning as the matron of honor.