Let Me Rediscover You

Hey guys, it's been about a week since I've posted last.  And, like I promised, I'm determined to keep y'all up to date with our lives. So, since I've last posted, two of our trips have been fulfilled. My best friend and I took our road trip to Memphis.  She's never been anywhere, literally.. she lives in Meridian and ventures to Clinton to the semester.. this is about the extent of her travel life.  She was so excited to see Memphis that it made me giggle. 
(Ash, if you're reading this.. you know I love you, you make me smile )

So, we finally made it to Memphis.. phew, not used to a gazillion lanes on the interstate. Nonetheless, we parked and found our restaurant (after being lost and wandering around downtown Memphis for about thirty minutes). We ate at a place called the Majestic Grille.  It was so nice and so incredibly neat.  The restaurant originally opened in 1913 as a silent picture house.  After 30 years, it closed down and was remodeled and transformed into a restaurant.  The original architecture is still in place, as it gives you the feel of being back in Old Hollywood time.  It also has an 18 foot screen that plays silent films and classic movies throughout your dinner.  If you know Ashley or myself, you know that was right up our alleys.  We LOVE old Hollywood.  So, here's a few pictures of the restaurant. 




After dinner, we headed over to the FedEx Forum for the concert.  I don't have much to say about the concert other than it was amazing.  In my opinion, if an artist can sound just as good (or better) live than recording, that is something to be applauded.  Well, Michael does just that.  He sounds even better live.  He's like this generations Frank Sinatra, so I'm ok with that.

Here's some pics from the concert..

We returned home from Memphis the next day and I began to pack for mine and Matt's next trip. But somewhere in the middle of that, I got sick.  Like yucky sick.  I was not feeling well at all.  Praise be to GOD that I was still able to go to Camp Conquer.  Matt and I had the privilege of going to youth camp as adult leaders, and it could not have blessed us anymore than it did.  From hearing Tom Richter (one of my favorites) speak to worshipping with Downhere and watching illusions by Jared Hall, it was an amazing no AWESOME week.  That camp just didn't do something for the youth though, it gave Matt and I such a peace about a situation we have been trying to work out.  Most of you know that Matt and I have been searching for a church where we can call home and get plugged into.  I'm almost positive that is the reason God allowed us to go to this camp.  I have NEVER, I repeat, NEVER felt so accepted, welcomed, and loved by a group of teenagers as I did this week.  It's very hard to put everything I felt and am feeling into words. Basically, to sum it up, I feel like we may have found "home" and I could not be more thrilled.  I'm already trying to talk Matt into planning youth events and parties at our little apartment.  I can't get enough of being around those kids, they are such a blessing and encouragement.  So, Ashley, Amanda, Abbey, Janice, Angel, Dillon, Cody, Ty, Chris, Travis, Daniel, and Ridge, (if y'all are reading this) THANK YOU from the BOTTOM of our hears. We love you.  You have already meant more to us than you will probably ever know.

Camp was not only wonderful, but beautiful as well.  We were about 45 miles north of Chattanooga and on top of a mountain. God has such a beautiful mind and a beautiful creation.

I'm going to leave y'all with the lyrics of one of the worship songs we sang a few times this week.  It has to be the most REAL and powerful songs I've ever sung.  Lord, let this be our prayer.

Your spirit hovers over my waters
Your love burns longer than the sun
The skies of thunder echo you wonder
Your praises can't be over sung

The whole Universe is witness
To only a part of what you've done
So let me rediscover you
And breathe in me your life anew
Tell me of the God I never knew
Oh, let me rediscover you

You see my weakness, my pride, my blindness
You wield your power through them all
Of all the mysteries, still, the greatest to me
Is that you're faithful when I fall

How can I say I know you
When what I know is still so small?

Let me rediscover you and breathe in me your life anew
Tell me of the God I never knew
Oh, let me rediscover you

Let me cry "holy, holy, holy"
Let me awaken to your majesty
And see a glimmer of your glory
Let me abide in you

Let me rediscover you
and by your grace I'll follow through
reveal to me the God I thought I knew

let me rediscover you
And breathe in me your life anew
Tell me of the God I never knew
And let me rediscover you

Oh, let me rediscover you
Tell me of the God I never knew
Jesus, let me rediscover you.

God Bless,

Weekly Update

Ok, so I promise I'm going to keep this thing updated.. so here we go.  Not much has happened since my last post, but here's a little look into our lives this week.  Matt had a slight accident on the interstate (not sure if I already mentioned that?) about a week ago.  He is ok, someone just ran into the side of him.  So, we are in the process of getting his truck fixed.  This hasn't been our year with vehicles, ha.  Also, it is now June (duh), which means my life is about to kick into turbo speed.  I went to Geyser Falls today with the family I babysit for and my sister. We had fun a blast. Highly recommend it.  I will babysit again tomorrow as I do every Monday through Friday.  However, I'm off Friday.. yay! My best friend and I will be roadtripping to Memphis to see Michael Buble Friday night. I absolutely cannot wait.  This will be the second time in one year I have seen him..!!! Slightly addicted.

Next week, Matt and I leave Wednesday to chaperone a church camp.  We will be in Dayton, TN at Camp Conquer. We will return Sunday.  Please keep us in your prayers, as well as the youth.
On June 21, my sister and I will set out for Dallas, TX with my dad for the week. We will be staying at the Gaylord Texan Resort.  Can.  Not.  Wait.

From June 29-July 3, I will be at the beach with the family I babysit for. Super excited, love those kiddos.

So, as you can see, my June is jam packed with adventure as I leave Matt behind to work. No, really, I'm bummed out that he can't come.

However, Matt and I have had a BLAST these past two weeks.  We had two photoshoots.  The first one consisted of me squeezing back into my wedding gown and him into a precious suit and bow tie! We took some FUN post-wedding pics.. Can't wait to see them all! Last night, we went to Ceres Plantation.. an old Civil War hospital turned home.. gorgeous, too bad it's run down now. We took some very rustic pictures by the fence and barn. Afterwards, we got into some old clothes and had a PAINT fight. Most fun night of my life! Check back later for several photos!

Well, that's pretty much all I have to say tonight. Continue to be in prayer for Matt and myself as we embark on our new journey in life and continue to seek and follow God's will for us.

Here's a sneak peak from the photoshoots :)

Much love,

February-present.. in very few words.

So, it's been since the beginning of February since I have updated. Boy, do we have a lot to catch up on.  There isn't much that went on from February through April other than school and work.  School was stressful, hectic, annoying, joyful, tearful, happy, exciting, and most of all.. it's OVER now! Well, at least for the summer.   I have never been more excited and THANKFUL for a semester to come to an end.  To say it was the hardest semester for me yet would be an understatement, so to have it behind me and to be moving forward puts a huge smile on my face.  As for Matt, his business has picked up tremendously and we are so thankful for all God has provided us through his business.  However, April brought about some changes in Matt's career, as well as our lives.  We had been praying for months upon end,, and after seeking much counsel from others and our Father, we made what has been one of the hardest decisions of our lives.  Although we were not sure why, God was calling us away from the church we were serving at.  As a result, Matt resigned from his position as youth pastor in April.  As I said, this was a very hard decision, but we knew God had a plan.  For those of you that know us well, you know that we were living rent free while we served at the church.  Because of that fact, we were very scared and nervous about resigning, because it meant we would have to relocate and.. pay rent.  Yes, most of you probably know what that feels like.  For us, we started our marriage with no rent or mortgage, so we had no idea what to expect.  Instead of rambling, I'm going to cut to the chase.  We had been in debt (not like tons of credit card debts).  Our debt was from a truck we had purchased which failed on us and had been sitting up for months.  Nothing quite like paying a monthly note on something that doesn't even work.  To make a long story short, we were still scared with the decision we made.  Well, after Matt resigned.. that very week we were able to FREE ourselves from debt.  God blessed us tremendously with the ability to pay off all of our debt, confirming to us that we were following God's will for our lives.  So.. that brings us to where we are now.  We have moved to Byram from a four bedroom house to a one bedroom apartment.  Wow, yeah. Huge change.  WE LOVE IT! It is so cozy and fits our lifestyles perfectly.  We are not serving at a church, yet, but are praying for God to open doors in His timing.  As for me, I am working as a nanny full-time.  I am keeping two of the most adorable boys I have ever laid eyes on.  This job, however, probes the "baby" question even more from friends, family members, etc.  "When are y'all going to have a baby?", "I can't wait for y'all to be parents", etc.  Well, to answer this question once and for all for EVERYONE.. we are NOT pregnant and NOT trying.. haha. Maybe one year. But, for now, we still have a lot of living left to do.  I want to finish school and we want time together AFTER school.  However, if God has other plans for us before we decide to start a family, we will go along with His plans just like always.  I know this has been a long post, and if you're still reading, kudos to you! If i can sum up everything we have learned together over the past few months, it would be to trust God, trust His plan, and trust His timing.  He is in control and all powerful.  He protects and fights for His children.

PS- I cut all of my hair off.
PPS- Romeo is still as sweet as ever :)

So, I'll leave you with a few recent pictures.
Enjoy!!

Our baby after a haircut

Date Night

Easter Sunday