It's been almost a month since the last time I have updated my blog. For awhile there I had it locked, worrying that someone would interpret something wrong and use it against me. Well, perhaps they will but last time I checked it was a free country and I am free to express my thoughts as they are my own. Besides, I only know of a few people who even read it, so I am not much worried. Moving on....
Things have been quite busy for me and my husband. July was a full month, a great month, a bittersweet month, and a sad month. I got to see my best friend for a few days around my birthday, though she didn't feel well most of the time. I am hoping to get out to Arizona next year to see her again. I joined the First Christian Church in Keokuk and was rebaptized last Saturday night. It was really great and my family was all there to see it. It felt good to rededicate myself to doing God's work and following Him. I hope I can live my life in such a way as to deserve all the blessings he has given me.
We recently got a puppy but had to take her back to the shelter today. It was heartbreaking to take her back but we knew it was what was best for us. My allergies got worse while she was here and we simply don't have the time to dedicate to training her as she needed. She was a sweet and smart puppy and I miss her. I feel like we made the right decision though because the shelter had had another family that wanted a puppy come by and so they were going to call them. The family had a young girl that I know Daisy will love and who will love her. It was probably one of the hardest decisions that I have ever made. We donated all of the things we had gotten for her to the shelter: the food, kennel, toys, treats, etc. They will make good use of them and continue to do good work for animals. I have resigned myself to just having out Betta fish b/c at least I am not allergic to him.
I attended a wedding this afternoon for a very good friend of mine. It's almost strange calling him a really good friend considering we see each other maybe once or twice a year. But he's the kind of friend that you just pick up with where you left off the last time, a kindred soul. I am so happy for him and his new bride and their family. I know they will be very happy together and it was wonderful getting to be there with them.
I went out with my husband tonight after church and had dinner and great conversation. It's amazing how I feel like I love him more every single day. Just when I think it's not possible to love him anymore, my heart capacity gets a little bigger. If more men were as kind and understanding and faithful and willing to compromise and listen as he is; there would be a lot fewer divorces. He makes me want to be a better wife and a better person.
I have another wedding (a renewal really) next weekend for friends who are celebrating their 15th wedding anniversay. I will be singing during the service. It's been a long time since I looked forward to singing with anticipation instead of dread. I know that God gave me this talent and that I should be using it to glorify His name. When I think about it that way, I don't get so nervous and worried that I will mess up. God will love me no matter what. Steve should be there with me during both the church service and the wedding. He switched with another guy that he works with so he will be working tomorrow (Sunday) night and will have Friday night off. We don't get very many Friday nights together so I am looking forward to a date night. And he will be all rested up and able to go to church and the wedding with me.
Now, I believe it is time to go to bed so that I can be rested and awake for church in the morning.
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