Monday, October 25, 2010

The Loving Longview

Well, it has been quite a while since I have posted. Life has a tendency to get in the way of things we love so much. Since I last blogged we have settled into our new life here in Longview. We truly love it here! God has such an awesome way of reminding us daily how much He loves us. It took some time but we found a home and it was "move in ready". Not even a wall needed to be painted. Thanks God! The people of LFA have made this transition one of the easiest we have ever experienced. What an incredible group of people we have the opportunity to serve. Again, Thanks God!

I have had more opportunities to speak and teach than ever before since arriving in Longview. (Which has been both stretching and rewarding.) Edgar even let me loose on a couple of Sunday mornings! I love working with my man and being a part of his team!

We just got home from a "magical" vacation in Florida. We laughed and enjoyed Disney as much or more than ever before. I did get a little weepy watching as my Gabby posed for pictures with characters. Remembering how tiny she was the first time we went and seeing her now, this beautiful young lady, was almost more than I could handle! Jaden and his fun loving personality kept us all in stitches. And for the record, there is no place I enjoy holding my "Prince's" hand than in front of the castle at Magic Kingdom. But, now it is time to start thinking Edgar's birthday, Thanksgiving and Christmas. We are coming into such a busy time of year, but if I've discovered anything in the past few months it's SLOW DOWN and enjoy today. Some days that's easier said than done. Seriously!