Angels Among Us!

I had a totally weird and unbelievable experience today as I was taking Jonah to school! 

As we were driving down the road, jamming to some worship music, I felt something come into the car. I have no idea what it was, so I am just going to call it an Angel for the sake of labeling... I just felt this presence with me. Those who know me, know I like to talk... a lot. However, I am certainty not in the business of talking to myself, but before I knew what I was doing/saying I just asked out loud what is was doing here and I heard it respond to protect you. Needless to say I thought I was 1. going crazy and 2. maybe I should slow down a little and watch the road more. I traveled a little further down the road, slow and cautious, and all of a sudden this car traveling in the opposite direction starting coming into my lane. I slammed on brakes, swerved and tried my best to avoid a rather bad accident. We ended up stopping inches from that car, but we were safe. Then before I knew it, the presence I had felt earlier... was gone. 

For once in my life I was left speechless.

I am constantly humbled by our Lord

 

Thats a Big Boy!

Big Boy Holton that is! As a special treat for Jonah, we are getting a dog. We figured it was going to be a hard transition moving out of my parents house and thought a dog would be a great distraction. Plus with a 1/2 acre of land, there will be plenty of roaming available. We also thought it would be best to get a puppy while we do not have any furniture and before we get our new furniture! 

A friend of mine that I have known since middle school had some golden/lab puppies for sell and I just fell in love with them! So today Jonah and I hiked out to Rockwell and picked out the one that fits us best. Jonah immediately bonded with Big Boy. When asked when one he would like to take home one day, he immediately responded with Big Boy! I am so happy, he was one of my favorites. Here are some pics of the newest member of our family! We will be bringing him home middle of October! 

We're Outta Here!!

After two LONG (but totally blessed) years, Ryan and I are moving out of my parents house! We could have never done it without their help. When I was unable to take care of Jonah, my mom was there to take over. When we were looking at finances and wondering how we would pull of two years without either one of us working, they welcomed us into their home, without any thought as to how it would work for their finances. When Ryan thought he would have to quit school to stay home and help me out after my third surgery, they were there encouraging him to continue. I love my parents so much! 

But alas it is time to move on. 

Time for us to be a family of three again. 

Time for life to get back to "normal". 

After a lot of thought, we decided to move into almost summerfield. The neighborhood seems fantastic and there are a lot of young children around for Jonah to play with! We got to meet some of our neighbors the other day and I am super excited! It turns out that they do a Halloween "haunted trail" for the kids every year! How awesome! We both were longing to be in a neighborhood where people were more then neighbors, but friends. Looks like we found the right spot! 

This month also starts what promises to be an exciting year.. and exciting other then in a medical sense... as we have had enough of that! I am going back to dancing (tap and hip-hop for those curious). Dance was such a HUGE part of my life growing up and I have been itching to get back in for awhile now! I am also involved in a MOMS group, Bible Study, Small Group Leaders, Ministry Mentoring, Acting in Kids Stuff on Sunday Mornings.. the list goes on and on! 

Let me also say how proud I am of my husband, Ryan. He has to be the smartest man out there! He got through Anesthesia School while dealing with all the cancer drama at home. The stress was high and there were many nights he should have been studying but chose to serve me. I love him with all my heart and I have been so blessed to have such an awesome husband and awesome man of God.