it's been too long

It has been far too long since I have written on here. Sorry readers. If there are still some out there.

It would be impossible to recall the last few months. I can say that they have been some of the most stressful months of our married life. LOTS of family issues and things going on. Through all this though God has shown himself sovereign, loving and compassionate. Some bad things have happened but we are trusting that the Lord hold all things in his hands and is in control.

Our marriage has been tested through these tough times, but it has proved to be a good thing. It has been hard for me to see Mark stressed, broken and overwhelmed. It has been hard to see him emotional and for me to be the stable one. That rarely happens. However, it has made us look at our marriage and really desire for it to grow. We don't want to be stagnant and complacent in our relationship. We want to "fall towards each other (even when it is hard) and not away from each other."

On a lighter note, we are super excited to start this school year. It is our last year here in Louisville and we are really looking forward to it. Community groups start up soon and we are so excited for that. I am going to try and take a Counseling: Marriage and Family class with Mark at Southern. Basil and Oliver are getting older and bigger and more fun!

I do desire to be like Proverbs 31 woman. Regardless of the circumstances I want to"smile at the times to come."