Worship While I'm Waiting

One of the many reasons as to why I love to blog so much is because it forces me think of where Brandon and I have been, where we are going, and where we are right now. There are a lot of things I could write about in a post, but today, on this rainy, dreary day, I can't help but to think that I am just....waiting.

Where have Brandon and I been lately? Well, literally, we have been to Destin, FL where we enjoyed a time of rejuvenation and rest. However, figuratively speaking, we have been in an extremely busy season of our lives. For now, things have seemed to calm down, a very little, but somewhat noticeable.

Where are we going? Like everyone else, we will soon be preparing for the Holidays, however, at times it feels as though Brandon is always on the go during this time. I must admit though, I love this time of year. I enjoy the Christmas programs, the excitement on children's faces ( oh, who am I kidding? The excitement that wells up within me! ), the visits and celebrations with family and dear friends...all of it. I love the holidays.

Where are we now? I have been thinking about this question all day. Where are we? I'm not really sure. We are 7 weeks away from the end of this semester (yes, I do say "we". Brandon should walk across the stage with me so that "we" can get our degree in Elementary Education). Right now, it really seems as though we are waiting. We are waiting for me to begin student teaching in January so that I can graduate in May. We are certainly waiting on graduation so that I can get a job. We will then be waiting on a job. Although there will be a sense of "waiting' as it comes time for a full time job, I must note that I am thankful. Thankful that God has once again provided in a way that I could not. Regardless to whether or not I get a teaching position, I am thankful for the job I currently have. The worst part is the "wait" of knowing what my full time job will be. With all this said, I do feel as though it is safe to say that we are in a time of waiting.

In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice;

in the morning I lay my requests before you

and wait in expectation.

~Psalm 5:3

Our Vacation, Destin, FL 2009

Brandon and I were fortunate enough to take a vacation this month. We have been counting down the days to go back since we returned from Destin last year. (Not really, but sorta really) We left on Tuesday morning, October 6th and came back on Monday, October 12th. We had a great time.

Really, we didn't do anything all that extravagant, we would get up, go out on the beach, take a walk, take a nap, read a book, swim, sit in the sun, go to the pool, come back and read, swim again, pack up, take a shower, go out to dinner, come back to the condo, and begin all over again the next day. IT WAS WONDERFUL!
I am thankful that through this time we were able to rejuvenate our hearts, minds, and bodies. Just as everyone else, we get caught up in all that is going on around us, that it is difficult to keep a positive attitude and perspective on current circumstances that surround us; whether it be our own or those around us. Therefore, this vacation truly enabled us to spend time together as husband and wife. It was a special week and we are oh so thankful to God for providing a way for us to go.

For now, it's back to the books, there is an end to the semester in sight....7 weeks to be exact!

Enjoy a few pictures.

Sandy took most of the pictures of Brandon and I together. Brandon is always a good sport in letting me have our White Shirt Beach Pictures.

Brandon and I got up one morning at 6:30am so that we (really, I mean "I") could get pictures as the sun came up. Brandon was super sweet by getting up with me so that he could go too. The rest of the pictures are ones I took that morning.

This picture just came out this way. I didn't do anything with my camera to make it black and white, it just turned out this way. I thought it was neat.

There was a lady out on the beach this morning and asked if she could take our picture. It was fun. She is a photography student in Alabama and she had us posing all kinds of pictures. I loved it. I especially love that in this picture, you can't see that I have my pink heart pajama bottoms on. The rest of the pictures are ones I took myself as the sun came up. It was a beautiful morning.

It is said sometimes, "When you are in the mountains, you can't help put realize God's amazing creation", but I have learned that regardless to where I am, I cannot escape the work of an Amazing God.

Watch this video and revel in God's creation and goodness. His creation really does reveal His Majesty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmTxZAl7ceU

Destin, Oh how I've Missed You.....

Vacation could not have come at a better time. I'm so excited to be at the beach. I pray that this will be a time that the Lord rejuvenates our hearts and rests our minds and bodies as we enjoy this break in life and enjoy the company...each other.