Friday, January 21, 2011
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Long Overdue Update
I'll break this up into categories to make it easier to read:
New Job:
I love my church. I love my job. It is not perfect, and it is not free from challenges, but I love it. I once heard a pastor talk about why left a thriving, successful, wonderful church that he had invested his heart and life into for many years to accept a call at a church that was broken, recovering from scandal, and hurting. He said he knew God had called him to the new church because God had given him a love for the people of the new church. It wasn't a perfect church, or his "dream job," but God called him there and he new it, because he had an unexplainable love and compassion for the people.
I can relate to that. Hillside isn't perfect. But I love the people here, and I can't wait to walk this journey, with these people, in this place. Lord, have your way with us!
Micah:
Thinking back to 7 months ago when we were new parents and Micah was a few weeks old seems like ages ago. I am almost in shock as to how fast he has grown and developed. It has been a blur! He is loving to eat all kinds of new foods, crawling all over the place, grabbing everything, pulling himself on his feet, walking along side of the furniture, and from one side of the room to the other in a matter of seconds. He is so happy, and goofy, and I love his laugh, and even when he cries he is adorable, and I love it when he falls down and bumps his head and then reaches his arms up to his daddy with tears in his eyes, knowing that in my arms, he is safe, and the pain will go away soon. I love him.
Family
We are still living in my parents basement which is going as well as can be expected. We look forward to the day when we will live in our own home again, but we are very grateful to have our families close by and supporting us. Nicole is mostly enjoying being at home with Micah, but she did start sending out resume's and filling out applications this week. We are hoping she can at least go back part time for now, so pray for a good opportunity for her to open up.
Snow
It's snowing. I love it. It's beautiful. I'm still waiting for that big winter storm though.
Weight Loss
I didn't do very well through the holiday season, so I have joined a "biggest loser" challenge here in Grand Rapids. My goal is to lose 20 pounds in the next 10 weeks during this competition, but then to lose another 20 pounds in the 12 weeks following that. I'm back to counting calories and exercising more regularly. I'm excited because I know I can do it. I've done it before. (For those you who don't remember, in 2008-2009, I went from about 245 down to 170. Now I'm back up to 210, and want to get down to 170 again)
Thanks for reading. I pray that 2011 will be a joy-filled year, even in the midst of struggles, and that you will experience God's presence daily. Have confidence as sons and daughters of the King.
New Job:
I love my church. I love my job. It is not perfect, and it is not free from challenges, but I love it. I once heard a pastor talk about why left a thriving, successful, wonderful church that he had invested his heart and life into for many years to accept a call at a church that was broken, recovering from scandal, and hurting. He said he knew God had called him to the new church because God had given him a love for the people of the new church. It wasn't a perfect church, or his "dream job," but God called him there and he new it, because he had an unexplainable love and compassion for the people.
I can relate to that. Hillside isn't perfect. But I love the people here, and I can't wait to walk this journey, with these people, in this place. Lord, have your way with us!
Micah:
Thinking back to 7 months ago when we were new parents and Micah was a few weeks old seems like ages ago. I am almost in shock as to how fast he has grown and developed. It has been a blur! He is loving to eat all kinds of new foods, crawling all over the place, grabbing everything, pulling himself on his feet, walking along side of the furniture, and from one side of the room to the other in a matter of seconds. He is so happy, and goofy, and I love his laugh, and even when he cries he is adorable, and I love it when he falls down and bumps his head and then reaches his arms up to his daddy with tears in his eyes, knowing that in my arms, he is safe, and the pain will go away soon. I love him.
Family
We are still living in my parents basement which is going as well as can be expected. We look forward to the day when we will live in our own home again, but we are very grateful to have our families close by and supporting us. Nicole is mostly enjoying being at home with Micah, but she did start sending out resume's and filling out applications this week. We are hoping she can at least go back part time for now, so pray for a good opportunity for her to open up.
Snow
It's snowing. I love it. It's beautiful. I'm still waiting for that big winter storm though.
Weight Loss
I didn't do very well through the holiday season, so I have joined a "biggest loser" challenge here in Grand Rapids. My goal is to lose 20 pounds in the next 10 weeks during this competition, but then to lose another 20 pounds in the 12 weeks following that. I'm back to counting calories and exercising more regularly. I'm excited because I know I can do it. I've done it before. (For those you who don't remember, in 2008-2009, I went from about 245 down to 170. Now I'm back up to 210, and want to get down to 170 again)
Thanks for reading. I pray that 2011 will be a joy-filled year, even in the midst of struggles, and that you will experience God's presence daily. Have confidence as sons and daughters of the King.
Friday, January 7, 2011
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