Today is Wally and my 4th anniversary. Part of me feels like the years have flown by, and the other part feels like we're just beginning! We have had so many adventures in our four years as husband and wife...and God has always proven Himself as our abundant provider. There is no way we could make it without the relationships we have with our Creator.
Being our anniversary, I thought I'd take the opportunity to brag about my hubby a bit. He is amazing. If you know him, you know how contagious his passion for life and God is. He brings joy and fun to all we do, and is a constant reminder to me to praise God for what we have. He loves reading and talking...two things you'll understand well if you spend any time with him at all. He often reads to me in bed snipits of what he's reading...and patiently wakes me up when I fall asleep listening to him. :) (Sorry babe) Wally has a creative spirit, a loving heart, and a huge soft spot for his family. He has already told his unborn child that country music is from the devil, and prefers to listen to anything with meaningful lyrics. He quizzes me on who sings what song...and smirks when I never know the answer. He hates eating at the dinner table, but does it for me anyway. :) His favorite food is gummies, which he is pretty sure should be its own food group. He has a way of making everyone feel welcome in our home...something I couldn't appreciate more. He makes time for people in his life, and makes me feel like the most important person in the world. Wally is the greatest husband--I can't imagine having a better mate to journey through life with! I praise God for giving me the honor of being Wally's wife...I know we have many more adventures in this life to share!
I LOVE YOU WALLY!
30 May, 2007
It's been a fun and busy winter around here! I'm six and a half months preggers now, and beginning to feel the awkwardness that comes with getting bigger EVERY DAY! :) Pregnancy has been great during the second trimester, and I'm looking forward to seeing what the third trimester brings!
Wally had a contract offered to publish his book...we're not positive we'll go with this first company, but it is awesome to know that one way or another his book will be published! He is so great. :)
We are constantly working on house projects, of course. The backyard has been overhauled and we're looking next at some new windows, a dishwasher, and finishing the family room floor! Wally has been a good sport through all the projects...he hardly complains. ;)
We would love your prayers as we enter a very new phase in our lives...job changes, baby coming, basically our entire lives as we know them changing drastically. Pray that we would be obedient to the call God has placed on our lives and that we would make wise decisions.
Wally had a contract offered to publish his book...we're not positive we'll go with this first company, but it is awesome to know that one way or another his book will be published! He is so great. :)
We are constantly working on house projects, of course. The backyard has been overhauled and we're looking next at some new windows, a dishwasher, and finishing the family room floor! Wally has been a good sport through all the projects...he hardly complains. ;)
We would love your prayers as we enter a very new phase in our lives...job changes, baby coming, basically our entire lives as we know them changing drastically. Pray that we would be obedient to the call God has placed on our lives and that we would make wise decisions.
26 March, 2007
As I wrote my last post I had incredibly exciting news that I was completely unaware of! Wally's already spilled the beans on his blog, but I wanted the fun of writing it myself. We're having a baby!
We're due in early September, which I fully realize means I'll be enormous the entire summer. An air conditioning window unit is being worked into the budget. :) I am excited about having a late summer/early fall baby...I love that time of year.
So as we get ready for this next phase in our lives (a long phase, to be sure) we are in lots of prayer; prayers of health, prayers of thanks, and prayers of provision. We are trusting God to lead us as we begin the journey of parenthood...
In His grip,
Sarah
We're due in early September, which I fully realize means I'll be enormous the entire summer. An air conditioning window unit is being worked into the budget. :) I am excited about having a late summer/early fall baby...I love that time of year.
So as we get ready for this next phase in our lives (a long phase, to be sure) we are in lots of prayer; prayers of health, prayers of thanks, and prayers of provision. We are trusting God to lead us as we begin the journey of parenthood...
In His grip,
Sarah
22 December, 2006
Ready for an update?? I've been pestered for NEVER updating my blog...so here's to all the complainers. :)
We have a house!! It was unbelievable how God orchestrated the whole thing! We are so pleased with how everything has worked out...God has such a great plan for us if we're willing to be patient and wait on Him! We did not believe we could own our first home downtown, but we do!! We're two blocks from Washington and 5 blocks from the channel!
We love our new home and are slowly feeling like we own it, instead of it owning us! We've been constantly working on house projects--the entire main level has new (refinished) floors, there have been massive amounts of paint used, and I have rid myself of excess energy and frustration by ripping things apart (and putting them back together)! :) Wally has shown me he does, contrary to popular belief, have some handyman skills! He's been AWESOME at ripping up old flooring and sanding all the original floor boards. All his hard work has paid off--his projects look amazing!! He finally has a proper office as well! He painted the walls a deep red and has gone with a "old hollywood" feel. He told me a few weeks ago I'm not allowed home alone anymore since whenever that happens there's some new project started that he inevitably gets roped into! He's been a great sport throughout the whole thing! We've have some great help, too! Grandpa, Mom, Dad, and Jeff have all put in many hours to help us! THANKS!
In other news...we're still plugging away at our jobs. Wally heads up MOTO and is well into writing his first book! I am still the nerdy substitute teacher, which I love! I'm working on my master's in counseling, which I also love! Spring Arbor's program is fabulous, and I really enjoy the classes and work (really, I do!) I knew I couldn't last long with no school work! :)
We are really looking forward to Christmas this year! It'll be our first Christmas in our home, and my entire family is coming for Christmas!! I'm excited for everyone to be in Grand Haven for the holidays. My Grandpa was diagnosed lung cancer the day before Thanksgiving, so to have the whole family together means a lot this year! I have loved to see our family step up and be so supportive.
Have a joyful holiday season and remember JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! :)
In His grip,
Sarah
We have a house!! It was unbelievable how God orchestrated the whole thing! We are so pleased with how everything has worked out...God has such a great plan for us if we're willing to be patient and wait on Him! We did not believe we could own our first home downtown, but we do!! We're two blocks from Washington and 5 blocks from the channel!
We love our new home and are slowly feeling like we own it, instead of it owning us! We've been constantly working on house projects--the entire main level has new (refinished) floors, there have been massive amounts of paint used, and I have rid myself of excess energy and frustration by ripping things apart (and putting them back together)! :) Wally has shown me he does, contrary to popular belief, have some handyman skills! He's been AWESOME at ripping up old flooring and sanding all the original floor boards. All his hard work has paid off--his projects look amazing!! He finally has a proper office as well! He painted the walls a deep red and has gone with a "old hollywood" feel. He told me a few weeks ago I'm not allowed home alone anymore since whenever that happens there's some new project started that he inevitably gets roped into! He's been a great sport throughout the whole thing! We've have some great help, too! Grandpa, Mom, Dad, and Jeff have all put in many hours to help us! THANKS!
In other news...we're still plugging away at our jobs. Wally heads up MOTO and is well into writing his first book! I am still the nerdy substitute teacher, which I love! I'm working on my master's in counseling, which I also love! Spring Arbor's program is fabulous, and I really enjoy the classes and work (really, I do!) I knew I couldn't last long with no school work! :)
We are really looking forward to Christmas this year! It'll be our first Christmas in our home, and my entire family is coming for Christmas!! I'm excited for everyone to be in Grand Haven for the holidays. My Grandpa was diagnosed lung cancer the day before Thanksgiving, so to have the whole family together means a lot this year! I have loved to see our family step up and be so supportive.
Have a joyful holiday season and remember JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! :)
In His grip,
Sarah
02 May, 2006
Wow. Sorry about not blogging for almost a year... :( I sort of forgot that I had a blog! Oops.
Well, let me fill you in. I have been subbing and nannying all year, which I LOVE! I very well may be the only sub who loves subbing. :) The kiddos I nanny for are growing like crazy...it is such a joy to watch their little personalities (sometimes BIG personalities) develop. I love them like they are my own kids! I'm looking for summer work/possibly long term and dreading the thought of not being able to sub next year. We'll see how that works out.
We have some big news too...
WE BOUGHT A HOUSE!!! We are so excited! We close in a few weeks and seriously could not be more excited! It's a wonderful house 5 blocks from the channel and 2 blocks from downtown GH. It is 101 years old and has tons of great charm. We love it! Coast Guard at our house!! :)
I think that's about it in terms of big things. Wally and I are doing well and can't believe we'll have been married 3 years in July! We still feel like newlyweds. ;) He is most likely the sexiest man alive.
Now you're caught up...I'll try not to wait another year before blogging!
In His grip,
Sarah
Well, let me fill you in. I have been subbing and nannying all year, which I LOVE! I very well may be the only sub who loves subbing. :) The kiddos I nanny for are growing like crazy...it is such a joy to watch their little personalities (sometimes BIG personalities) develop. I love them like they are my own kids! I'm looking for summer work/possibly long term and dreading the thought of not being able to sub next year. We'll see how that works out.
We have some big news too...
WE BOUGHT A HOUSE!!! We are so excited! We close in a few weeks and seriously could not be more excited! It's a wonderful house 5 blocks from the channel and 2 blocks from downtown GH. It is 101 years old and has tons of great charm. We love it! Coast Guard at our house!! :)
I think that's about it in terms of big things. Wally and I are doing well and can't believe we'll have been married 3 years in July! We still feel like newlyweds. ;) He is most likely the sexiest man alive.
Now you're caught up...I'll try not to wait another year before blogging!
In His grip,
Sarah
23 May, 2005
I've started substitute teaching...well, substituting. :) Friday I was filling the spot of one of the middle school phys ed teachers and absolutely loving the fact that I was getting paid for working on my tan! We were outside all day in the gorgeous weather! I loved it. I do realize that most sub jobs will not be this wonderful, but it was a great first day of subbing! Tomorrow I'm the media specialist at Ferry Elementary...hopefully I don't have to completely understand the dewey decimal system. I think I will enjoy subbing--too bad I have to find something else for the summer! :(
You can for sure be praying that I find a job and that Wally and I find a new home. We're supposed to out of here the end of the month and we have no solid leads on a new place. I'm confident we'll be provided for, but it just gets me a little nervous. We have had an amazing ten months and feel so blessed that God has allowed us to be a part of Watermark and this awesome community! We love Grand Haven!
You can for sure be praying that I find a job and that Wally and I find a new home. We're supposed to out of here the end of the month and we have no solid leads on a new place. I'm confident we'll be provided for, but it just gets me a little nervous. We have had an amazing ten months and feel so blessed that God has allowed us to be a part of Watermark and this awesome community! We love Grand Haven!
14 May, 2005
I'M DONE WITH COLLEGE!!! (And it feels SOOO good!)
Honestly, it feels a little funny. I knew I'd have to get used to this new way of life...but it does feel a little more weird than I anticipated. Every time I sit down and actually relax I feel like I need to be writing a paper or researching for a presentation or reading something I don't want to read! Instead I can really just sit; no papers, no presentations, and only reading I WANT to read!!! This will take some getting used to!...
Waiting on Him,
Sarah
Honestly, it feels a little funny. I knew I'd have to get used to this new way of life...but it does feel a little more weird than I anticipated. Every time I sit down and actually relax I feel like I need to be writing a paper or researching for a presentation or reading something I don't want to read! Instead I can really just sit; no papers, no presentations, and only reading I WANT to read!!! This will take some getting used to!...
Waiting on Him,
Sarah
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