I find myself with so much so say but so few words to say it when I actually go to put it into print. It has been a wild, crazy summer and while I have loved every minute of it I have found that it has slipped away from me all to fast! So I will recap from the start and try not to take too long, lol. (Some of this may repeat from an earlier post, I apologize.)
In the beginning of June, Jaret finished his internship through Central Community Church and was ordained as a licensed pastor in the state of IL. He quit his job at Midas after almost 7 years to go into full time ministry as an Associate Pastor/Youth Director at CCC. I am so proud of him for following what God is calling him to do in his life. It is such a wonderful experience for the both of us because as much as he has grown in God, so have I.
I began a Girls group Ministry at CCC in June. Wow, was I scared but God knew what he was doing when he laid this group/study on my heart back in February. Myself along with four other wonderful women of God lead a bible study of 10-20 teenage girls and I think we learned as much as the girls did. Watching these wonderful young women learn that God designed each of them unique and special to shine just for him was breath taking. So many of the girls had major break through and have realized the God's plans are so much better than what we have planned for ourselves. I am so proud of each one of them!
We were blessed once again to be able to go to Jamaica on a mission trip. I have to say it felt like "going home" again. I didn't realize just how much last year had impacted me till we landed in Jamaica again in July. This year we built a house for a family with 3 teenage daughters. Now a house to us has a living room, kitchen, bathroom, 2 or 3 bedrooms, etc.........but for them it is a one room (10' x 14') for 5 people......there was no kitchen, bedroom, or bathroom but to them is was a mansion! God blessed our team with life long friendships and new family there. if you ever have a chance o go on a mission trip to help others I highly suggest you take it. Whether it is in the USA, Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican, or China I promise you God will not let you down. It will change your life!
Over the last several months Jaret and I have been in prayer regarding my job. I have felt a constant pull away from my current position over the last year. It's funny how God seems to change everything you ever thought you knew about yourself when you let Him in completely. God has answered us and in December I will be leaving my job and I will begin concentrating on my family and helping Jaret out at the church. I am so excited! I am also planning on going back to school but we will see where God leads us.
Our children have been pretty busy this summer as well, mainly just being kids as they should. It's so great to be able to spend time with our children and not have to worry about the next errand or appointment to run to. To laugh with them, play in the fountain with them, go get ice cream together, play on the slip-n-slide together. Which by the way I highly recommend doing if you haven't in a while, I had forgotten just how much FUN they were! I loved being a stay-at-home mommy! As school starts back up we now have 2 - 4th graders, a 3rd grader, and a 1st grader. Colin is 10 yrs old now, Hannah is 9 yrs old, David is 8 yrs old, and Faith is now 6 yrs old. We have a very full house and I LOVE IT!
I think I will call it a night at this point till I get the rest of my thoughts in order. Till then I have to say not only do I love being a mommy but I love being a pastor's wife as well. God really knows what he is doing even when we think it's crazy!
I Love This Life!
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