Updates!

Sorry it has been so long! It's been an extremely hectic time since I last blogged.

I spent some time out at my sister's house in Missouri and we had a blast together, along with Will my brother-in-law and Shiner and Gracie and Cricket the "devil cat." We had awesome food, like homemade brisket and frijole charros and Will even showed me how to prepare a duck which was delicious! We got to go fishing (I watched) and enjoyed watching movies on their new big screen. Mim let me help out at the vet clinic a few times which was a lot of fun. A litter of puppies was born while I was there so I got to see them grow from tiny blind babies into cute, chubby, active puppies.

My parents came to visit towards the end of my time in Missouri and we went to Silver Dollar City and had a good time together. We got to see the cave and watch glass blowers, black smiths, and bluegrass musicians along with other craftsmen.

After leaving Missouri I stopped in Louisville, Kentucky and spent some time with my long-time friend Jared, from South Texas, and got to meet his wife Mandy. It was a great time of fellowship and it was fun seeing a little bit of the city.

In Virginia I got to spend the weekend with my in laws, two of my sisters-in-law, and my adorable nephew JJ. Amy hosted us in her home and we had lots of fun together. We enjoyed nice walks in the park and some delicious meals cooked by Mom Love. Deanna painted an absolutely beautiful three-canvas scene of a koi pond with lilies for me so I am looking forward to hanging that in my house as soon as I have one. All of the Love ladies played hide-and-seek with JJ and it was hilarious! He kept telling us where he wanted us to hide and whenever he found us he would laugh so hard and tell us to hide there again.

Last week I took an intensive called Humanity Sexuality which was a really valuable experience. I truly believe that God has created sexuality in marriage as a way to bring partners together into a loving one-fresh bond of unity. The devil has been trying to distort this but it was always intended for great good. It was a good class and has definitely given me a lot to think about and a desire to help people holistically.

I am starting another intensive this coming Monday on group work. I will let you know how that goes.

Soon I will be back in Texas and I look forward to seeing family and friends down there.

DM is doing well, continuing to work hard, and facing new challenges and learning opportunities constantly. We are really looking forward to seeing each other.