Saturday, December 31, 2011

All of Our News

Life has been overwhelming lately...great, fabulous, awesome but overwhelming. Graduation week started off our whirlwind Christmas adventure. The night before graduation we had our rehearsal and we were told about any possible calls. Jason and I are extremely blessed to be given the opportunity to spread God's word in a new environment. The congregation at Fount of Life Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs called Jason to be the Staff Minister of Youth and Adult Discipleship. The Pastor wrote about Jason and I getting the call in his church blog if you want more details or want to check out our new church. http://www.fountoflife.com/great-news-weve-got-a-staff-minister

Between graduating, having a few family Christmas celebrations and gearing up for this change in our lives we've been trying to pack up our house. Even though we don't have much having minimal time to pack it in has presented some challenges but we have amazing friends and family members who have been a huge help to us. We begin our trek to Colorado next week with the help of my mom and friends who want to drive there with us and help us move in. Once we get there it will be non-stop moving with getting settled in our new place, getting acquainted with the area and meeting our new church family.

The day after we found out about the call I graduated…a day I thought would never come. My husband, all of our parents and some of my siblings were able to make the day truly amazing! And, I finally received my diploma in the mail, it is completely official now. The whole graduation day was jam packed with activities which included our first ultrasound and prenatal appointment. Jason and I are proud to announce that we’re expecting our first baby! Mom and baby have been very healthy and have been blessed with an easy pregnancy so far. We are about 12 weeks along, our little Spud is the size of a plum and our due date is July 12.

Our Spud at 10 weeks

With the gift of this growing new life, completing my studies and getting my degree, getting a call and getting the chance to move to Colorado AND being able to celebrate Christ’s birth with all of our families this Christmas season has been amazing. God has given us quite a few gifts this past year that have humbled us in His glory; we realize everyday how truly blessed we are!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!