Secondly... I think I'm sick again. It's funny I tend to write on this blog when I'm sick or have some sort of physical problem (zits, swollen tonsils, etc). I guess that means i"m actually tired enough to sit on the couch with my computer. I've surprisingly not been doing that as much since we've been in our new place. I think it's because I can check everything from my phone, but my phone isn't the most convenient way to respond to people and write blogs.
Since I'm sick I'm actually drinking tea (even though it's 90 degrees out). I wish I was out there with you all. Not only to enjoy your company, but to enjoy a REAL change in season instead of feeling it get hotter as the Santa Anas roll in LOL.
I started reading that spiritual mothering book for bible study. It's pretty good so far. I've only read the intro and first chapter. It did get me excited about a couple things though. I remember always hearing about Mary and Elizabeth's relationship when I was younger. For some reason though I never really thought about it that much. But this book kind of broke down how Mary was a younger woman and Elizabeth was an older. Mary and Joseph were having some hard times because of the circumstances so Mary visited Elizabeth. Elizabeth when learning the news about Mary gave great encouragement and comfort to Mary as well as gave glory to God. The idea of Elizabeth's baby jumping inside her and just thinking about that excitement they both had is so neat. Talk about womanly bonding. The book talks about how that is an excellent example of the Titus study where it talks about older women teaching the younger women.
Again I'm really praying for you guys about your house and church situation. You guys are so eager to do Gods will. This will make you guys grow stronger if you continue to base everything off of God. Brad and my situation with him getting laid off earlier this year may not be like your situation, but both test our faith in Gods plan and also how to trust our husbands as well. I could have easily become a poor wife by giving Brad a hard time and bringing him down for not getting a job quickly. I won't say it was easy, I had to constantly remind myself to keep quite when I started to get anxious and fearful. But it ended up bring Brad and I so close together with that struggle. I know this sounds weird, but to a certain extent I almost hope there will always be some sort of trail going on in our lives because our steadfastness to God grows more and our marriage grows closer as well. You and Aaron have such a wonderful marriage that is extremely hard to find. This whole situation will bring you both even closer than before. Your children will look up to you knowing that you guys did everything you possibly could to give them a good life and did it all to the glory of God. I pray you will be abundantly blessed =)
Well, that's a pretty long blog entry so I'll cut it off here =)
Have a good day!
Love,
Sarah
P.S.
Below are some pictures from our camping trip to the Sequoias. Can you see Brad in the second one? He looks tiny.
Hi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteNow it is my turn to apologize...You wrote this a MONTH ago, and I'm just now responding to it. I can't believe it's been an entire month!
A lot has happened in life in just one month. The most important and exciting thing is our house selling. We are debt-free for the first time ever in our lives!!! God's love is great toward us and His faithfulness endures forever! It was so special for us to be able to celebrate with you and Brad last Monday night. I know we totally invaded your evening together and your dinner...I hope you guys didn't mind too much :) We love every chance we get to stay connected with you guys, whether it's by phone, email or video chat...and we can't wait to see you in person in less than 2 months!
We all got our first illness of the season last month. We all got a very mild cold. I thought of how you mentioned that you tend to blog to me when you're sick. Usually when I'm sick nowadays, I've got at least 2 other people sick with me that I have to take care of, so I actually end up being busier than usual.
Fall is in full swing here in Ohio. I have had such a great time watching as God paints the leaves different colors. The month of October is the most colorful month. Now, in November, most of the leaves have fallen from their trees. It's very cold here...colder than anything I've ever experienced in California. The kids and I had a lot of fun playing outside today, all bundled up. I was wearing the thermal sweater you bought for me. I seriously wear it at least 2 days a week, EVERY week! You should buy yourself one - you would love it.
In some ways, the past month has also been a very difficult month. Aaron and I experienced a handful of depressing days here and there. The sadness was related to finding a church and to the sale of our house. But God has blessed us in and through both. Aaron and I are so much closer as a result of it all. We really had to stick together...well, it was more like: I really needed to learn to trust him and support him and truly submit to him out of love and trust. I was very encouraged by what you wrote about your situation with Brad getting laid off. I emailed you right away to tell you, because it was exactly what I needed to hear at the time. I realized that deep down inside, I did not trust Aaron. I didn't trust him when he said the OPC church we had been visiting was no good, and I didn't trust him to bring us to a good church. Led by God, Aaron HAS brought our family to a good church. I have learned to trust Aaron throughout these tough times, and (like you were saying with how God grows you in your trials), God has used these times to strengthen and bless our marriage. We have been married for 5 years, and it seriously just keeps getting better and better year by year. I have an amazing husband, and an even more amazing God who gave him to me.
I can't wait to see you tomorrow on our girl chat!
Love,
Delia
That was the sweetest and best response anyone could ever ask for my friend. It's so wonderful to see God work in your family's lives. Brad and I love you Davies very much and are humbled and honored to witness your spiritual growth with God.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to chat tomorrow too =)