We are getting a DOG!!

It is finally happening! We are actually getting a dog. I still can't believe it. Tim and I are really excited.

Her name is Kada. She is a 1 and 1/2 year old Husky mix. Some family friends had her, and couldn't keep her anymore so we are adopting her.

Isn't she beautiful?

We don't have her yet because she is in Little Rock. I think Kari, my sister, is going to use Kada as an excuse for a road-trip to Kansas City. Right now the plan is for them to come up not the first weekend in October (in 2 weeks). Kari has been precious, not only did she find Kada for us, but she is so sweet to drive her up to her new home.

It is neat how God has just worked the details out for this. Tim and I have really wanted to get a puppy for a long time now, but we weren't able to at our apartments in Arkansas. When we made the move up to Kansas City one of our criteria for apartments was that they had to allow big dogs. We have talked about getting a puppy ever since we moved in, but we didn't know when I was going to get a job. We didn't want to have just gotten a puppy and have to leave it at home all day while I was at work or Tim was in class.

Kada is an answer to prayer for us. Not only has a Husky been my dream dog since I was a little girl, but she has already been spayed and house-trained. She is great with little kids, which will be a blessing in the future. :) It just seems like the perfect answer to our situation. Thank you Lord! I just can't wait for her to come. Tim and I are currently discussing what color collar she should have. He doesn't want anything too girly so that when he takes her running he won't be embarrassed. ;)

We will have her soon, but this weekend my BEST friend Susan is coming up to see me! I can't wait for her to see our home and our new city.

I still haven't heard about the interview yet. The office manager did contact me yesterday and asked for my references, so I guess I am not out of the running yet. We are just praying for wisdom and direction.

Love you all!

Ready or not...here I go!

Hello all!

I have been saying I was going to start a blog for a while now. The blog has been up for a while, I just haven't really known where to start. I have been trying to keep up with many of you through emailing, but I think this will be wonderful because it will be easier to share pictures and everything.

Where to start...

We have been in Kansas City for a little over 2 months now. I can't believe we are here. Every once in a while I look at Tim and say, "We live in Kansas City." I think I am still working on convincing myself that this is home. Our apartment is wonderful. I got to pick a couple of walls to be painted an accent color, and I love them. (I picked chocolate brown.) One of the walls is in the living room, and the other is in our bedroom. They make the apartment feel more homey. We have so much more closet space too which is wonderful! It's the little things in life.

At his White-Coat Ceremony

Tim is doing wonderful with medical school. He just finished his first 6-week section which was Foundations of Medicine. He did very well on his tests, and was above the class average. The section he is currently in is Musculoskeletal. He had his first day in the anatomy lab yesterday with cadavers...I got too much information when he got home. I guess that is be expected when you are married to a future Doctor. I'm so proud of him. He is working hard. Many hours are spent at his beloved Starbucks! :) Sometimes I will take a book and join him, but for some reason I just can't seem to make myself last as long as he does. We have started a tradition of going to Panera for breakfast every Saturday morning. He will study and I try and catch up on emails, read, or do my quiet time. It has been a fun way for him to study, but me to still get to be with him.

We are still on the church hunt and the job hunt. Thank you for all of the prayers! We are ready to get plugged in somewhere, but trying to be wise in making our decision. I am also still on the job hunt. I actually had an interview yesterday. I am anxious, but I also know that if this does not work out- God has something better for me. He laid this verse on my heart yesterday morning, and I want to share it with you.

Psalm 90:17

May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us;

establish the work of our hands for us--

yes, establish the work of our hands.

I felt like God was reminding me that no matter what my view is, He has the big picture in mind. He knows where I will work- and when. I just have to rest in that.

God has been good. I have struggled with being away from friends and family, but I have had some precious time with the Lord. I decided that while Tim was studying, I should try to do some studying of my own. I have been journaling and reading alot. I recently finished Beth Moore's Get Out of That Pit. It was something I needed to read. I love me some Beth Moore. She writes just like she is talking to you, and I love that. I recently started reading Lies Women Believe by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. I am not very far into it yet, but it is good so far. God is really using this slow time for me to encourage me and strengthen my faith. It is is a challenging but very sweet time!

Well, I guess that is enough for now. I'll post pictures of the apartment soon, and I'll let you know what I hear about my interview.

I love you all! Thank you for your love, prayers, and encouragement. :)