Monday, June 16, 2008

We're Almost There!

Hello, everyone! Amanda here.
I figured I would update because I rarely feel motivated to write anything worth reading.
DJ and I are working away (two jobs for each of us) and saving our money the best we can. I never knew how easy it is to actually save money. With a little thought and effort, we have managed to save a lot of money (all that will eventually go out to bills and new apartment things next month!).
Needless to say, 2008 has been a hard year for the both of us...well most of us have had a challenging year. Our circle has taken some hard hits, but God remains faithful and continues to bring calm in the midst of every storm we've endured.
Father's Day was especially important to us this year. We celebrated with Mr. Lipscomb all day and just enjoyed all making it this far...I guess you can say our expectations are very different from previous years. We are so thankful for life and family.
What else? Apartment life begins in a matter of weeks for me (DJ will have to wait on the amazing independence from parents)! I can't wait to move in and start setting up our new life.
That's all for now.
Love you guys!

Friday, June 6, 2008

I dont think I even remember posting anything in the past few weeks although I think I posted something?

Great, already not making sense...pull it together DJ.

I am sitting at Starbucks right now listening to board tapes to try and learn guitar parts and just kind of in awe of my Creator. We live in such a broken world. But yet He makes this ugly place so amazingly beautiful even in the worst moments. He draws near even in the moments we are trying to pull away.

Everything that has happened to Amanda and I this year has created a faith in me that I never thought existed. I would not necessarily call it a normal type of faith as far as how the church looks at faith but wow, what a powerful work God is doing in my heart and the people close to me.

There are some hard days ahead for sure. But some amazing days are near as well. We are getting married in 78 days! I can hardly believe it! Life just seems so busy and rushed right now that on very rare occasions do we take a minute to just breathe and look at all of the awesome things we have to look forward to. God is working, moving, and teaching us to Love even more. I am so excited for the coming days.