The summer has been pretty layed back with David still working at Auto Owners. He's been actively looking for teaching jobs and hasn't really gotten any offers yet. There were a couple jobs he applied for, but there was like 1500 applicants! That's just how teaching jobs are right now and we are so thankful that he has a job since so many people would love to have one right now. We are trusting that the Lord has a great teaching job for him and learning to be patient with what he has in store.
My summer has been pretty slow in terms of working. I babysit for a family every week or so and I have enjoyed it immensely! They are the sweetest little kids and are so fun to be around. They love to read and be creative.....my dream children :) I'm thankful that I have been able to watch them and get to know their family. I was also able to watch baby Addy for a couple days this summer.....what a joy she is! I cannot wait to start watching her full-time this September.....I feel like we will be the best of friends. Can't contain my joy when she smiles and coos back to me.....fills my heart with so much happiness.
I've been thinking a lot about ministering to people and what that looks like in my life. I've always struggled with having loads of energy with people and always felt like I do a horrible job at making relationships that push others to love the Lord. It hit me in church the other day that I minister to a lot of people.....they are just little people. I forget that working with children and shepherding their little hearts is an amazing way of sharing Christ. Its been on my heart the last couple weeks to pray for the children that I spend time with and pray for their hearts. The Lord is in control and prayers can be such a real way of understanding how he works through me and others. This has been such a wonderful way to feel purpose in my life.
Health things have been a little rough since I was in the ER last week with horrible abdominal pain. I definitely don't like to minimize others pain levels, but I tend to have a pretty high tolerance for pain. When I'm in pain.....I'm in pain. They were able to run some tests and conclude that I had a ruptured ovarian cyst. I'll be honest....I still don't really understand what that means, but I do know it causes awful pain. I'm still trying to get in to a doctor to figure out what this exactly means. I'm definitely nervous though since infertility tends to be one of those reoccurring side effects on every website. I'm really hoping that's not the case, but I would love prayers.
Fall is fasting approaching and I'm one happy camper! I LOVE FALL! Crisp leaves, tons of colors, MSU's band playing daily on campus, students back on campus, URC overflowing with new people, jackets and cute fall clothes, sweaters.....the list goes on and on :) I can't wait for my sister's wedding this October as well! It will be so much fun! Here are some update photos from that last couple months......
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| Dave and Alyssa Roth celebrated their one year anniversary! So thankful for them! |
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| Took a trip to Mackinaw Island with David's family. It was so fun! |
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| Updated picture of Miss Addy! I can't get enough of her cuteness! |
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| A couple from our growth group (The Magees) are expecting! Little Magee is due in Decmeber :) So pumped for them! |
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