Must Write Post

So much is going on right now and with the busy-ness of summer I have certainly neglected my blog. But, really... where on earth can I start?

Finally I am making myself sit here and write. Something. Anything. Usually once I start, I keep it up.

For awhile.

There's no better way to cover a multitude of random topics than with a stream of consciousness list. My apologies.

1. Survivor starts soon and I am so bummed that we will miss it. After all these years, I still love that show. Shows that we have LOVED this summer are House Hunters International, Cake Boss, Extreme Home Makeover, Wipeout, and Say Yes to the Dress.

Intellectually stimulating, I know!


2. One week from today we will be on a plane heading back over to the Middle East. I am ready (or so I tell myself) but I am also nervous. This has been an amazing summer. We have been blessed with so much quality time with our family and friends. We have had so many fun adventures. We have so enjoyed our precious time with our family. I am nervous that the kids (and maybe me, too) will have a difficult transition back into real life.


3. It feels like cancer is at an epidemic level. Just this summer two dear friends have passed away from cancer, and several more are fighting it currently. When and where will it end?


4. On our return flight we have an 8 hour layover in London. We are weighing what will be the least stressful- trying to get out and explore a bit or staying cooped up in the airport.

I know it will be stressful either way. But maybe, just maybe, it could be possible to see something neat while being stressed.

Yes? No? Any tips?


5. I have not posted any pictures this summer. I promised I would. I guess that summer is not technically over until September 21.


6. I may cry when we have to turn our rental car back in. (As a side note- I have rammed into anything again!)


7. The Lord has blessed our socks off. We have been house-guests for 3 MONTHS now!!

Justin's parents have been more than gracious and patient to host us in GA for the majority of our time in the states and our dear friends the Walshes win the Host/Hostess award of the year. We were with them for at least 3 weeks while in KY. Both the Leonards and Walshes as well as other friends with whom we stayed have loved on us and served us so much. It is only by their kindness, flexibility, and un-selfishness that we have survived 3 MONTHS of being house-guests. Thank you!


8. Lord bless Justin as he tries to get our stuff packed, weighed, and ready to go.


9. The good-byes have begun. It is hell-ish!! This is the worst part of the whole over-seas worker experience.


10. To end on a positive note:

But I trust in your unfailing love.
I will rejoice because you have rescued me.
I will sing to the Lord
because he is good to me.

Psalm 13:5-6