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Lots of fun for abe...

Vision.

We sang this song at church this morning and it stirred something in me. It's funny how my mind can get me so lost. For a while now I've been so upset about not being in Denmark. Nolan and I came here to be married and nothing else. I don't know why I've been so mad. My emotions took me to focus on what I had and now don't have. This song made me remember the Vision God gave me to come here and where will go after this. It challenged me in that moment to remember the bigger picture.

Isaiah 26:3 "You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you."

early.

But the kids were really cute today with the snow coming and going. They were so excited. I've been meaning to post pictures but I never remember my camera and the other day nolan reminded me but did not remind me to get the memory card so it was a waste of reminding. Plus I will have to show you our bunny. The new joy in my life. We got a bunny for our preschool room and he is HUGE. He's called a flemming giant, and he's about the size of chunky if you've met or seen pictures of him. I'll show you, just remind me to grab the whole camera tomorrow.

NEW: abe's corner

Abe has started to sleep with us well so we've been letting him more often than before. A couple days ago I woke up to him lying on his back (as usual) but under the covers like a human with his paws over the quilt like a sweet tucked in kitty. He tucked himself in like a human. His mouth is hanging open and snoring.... YES snoring! Nolan doesn't even snore.
Other human traits: Abe has also started to come in the shower with me. Yes I thought cats were not big fans of water too, but Abe seems to have no fear. He has been sprayed and yet continues to come in the shower to drink the water in the tub not caring of that fact that he is getting wet. I guess he just likes to be close, not wanting to miss out on whatever we are doing. Traits of a good kitty.

running moments.

When I was running this morning, I turned on united live, and memories of cimc came flooding back. I was starting to feel emotional. These weeks have been a struggle, just trying to understand the transition. When I was there I never struggled with feeling purpose or adventure. There was always something to dream about, always something to do, too much to do oftentimes. But now all of a sudden I'm struggling with purpose. I had heard most people do when they leave masters, I just didn't think I would knowing I was coming back. It's just like with all the God moments and experiences I had over there I placed it on the place. Like it's because I was there that I had those moments and experiences when really that's very false. It's because of God that I had those experiences and moments... I just so happened to be in a different country. SO if he's a God that's never changing... always the same today, yesterday, and forever, then why is it so hard for me to understand that my life isn't over just because I'm not there right now? Sounds stupid, but it's a real struggle for me these days. So if you're thinking of me ask the Lord to give me a double portion of hope. That's what I've been trying to focus on. That thankfully I have a hope in him for purpose regardless of my location.

abe driving

Eyes on the road:


Turning...


... and checking speed. Good job Abe!




And just a visual... I cut myself last night. This is one days healing. It looked awful last night, thought nolan was going to pass out when he was treating it. I survive though. Thankfully my pampered chef stuff should be here and I won't have to worry about cutting myself.