February Books

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Candle in the Darkness by Lynn Austin (I really like this one)
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (Different, but not too fast paced)
The Snowman by Jo Nesbo (very creepy at times!)
Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs (helped me think about how I was treating J/thankful for him)
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey (good, a little predictable, and never quite to the climax)
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (parts were over my head, but others were very interesting)

7 books this month :)

take a leap

 

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Focused on happy thoughts, things that matter, and how cool it is that we have an extra day. Happy Leap Day! 

Tuesday

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It's going to be a good day. I know where my strength/hope comes from :)

Patience

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We had a great good weekend, but I've let myself stress about something even after praying about it repeatedly.  I keep working on letting it go.

This Sunday, our sermon was on Patience. About not letting people get in the way of what we want, by making those people, what we want. It was interesting and I still find myself thinking about it.

Last February weekend

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So, February is flying by, huh!  It's been an up and down week. But, some things I'm excited about: double date on Saturday night (they're good cooks so I'm a little nervous about our side dishes!), and got a board up on the wall for us to use to work on memorizing Bible verse. Yay! Happy weekend to all :)

We Can

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We can do this, it's already Thursday :) Work started rougher today. Last night in Bible study, Love was defined as a self-sacrifice for the good of another person, who might not reciprocate or be deserving.  Love sure can be tough.

Cheery

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I have to be honest, life feels really good right now. Work is going better, Bible Study tonight, family dinner tomorrow. Here are a few things that make me smile:  

1. Buying one car, selling another

2. Taxes, done!

3. 158 days of happily ever after

4. Had fun cooking last night :)

5. Dash loosing all of his toys under the sofa/loveseat and just flopping down to stare at them  

extra: Future Yoga nights with our new dvd :) 

Choosing

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Recently, I've felt a little restless. I think it's noticeable enough to others, but being noticeable to me makes me want to do something about it. I realize that my schedule and life are different now without wedding planning, balancing that with living with my parents, a relationship, a dog of my own, my job, etc. Now, we're happy in our painted home with our two dogs and I think the lack of distraction occasionally leaves me frustrated with my job (it's not the best fit), and the struggle of wanting to fill my time but not wanting to make myself so busy that I don't enjoy the time. So what now? I'm choosing to enjoy things, to try new things, to focus on putting God first primarily, to be obedient, to trust friends and family to keep me accountable, and to know that the point of now is to bring glory, to do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with my God. I'm excited to embrace life with new vigor.

He has told you, O man, what is good;

and what does the Lord require of you

but to do justice, and to love kindness,

and to walk humbly with your God?

-Micah 6:8 esv

snow...

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We got our first snow of the season :) and our first 2 hour delay. Even though it was only on our cars by the time I went into work, it was still really beautiful. There's something about it that seems so peaceful.

Friday :)

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Happy Friday! Happy 5 months of marriage to my hubby! Looking forward to down time and bridesmaid dress shopping :)

Domestic Dose

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Last night I got a little bit bigger taste of being domestic than normal. Long(er) walk with the dogs, folding clothes, cooking dinner, doing dishes, lighting candles, and a lovely date night in with my hubby. I could get used to that.  

Tonight I get a sister movie night :)

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hump day

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I love being married. Happy Hump day to all!

Be Mine Valentine

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Happy Valentine's Day! Particularly to my new husband :)