Because of my job I moved to TX two and a half weeks earlier than Bruce. I had no furniture and no Internet access, let's just say I read about 5 books, and watched about 10 movies over the past two weeks. It was a good self learning and self growth time, but man I am sure glad Bruce is here! Life is just more fun with a buddy! Bruce was excited to be here too, I mean after a 15 hour drive with no air conditioning who wouldn't be glad? (I told Bruce to get the air fixed, but he said no. I tried to explain how unbelievably hot it was here, but he did not think it would be too bad.) Needless to say the first thing he said when he got here was, "I think we need to get the air conditioning fixed." YES!
The next day Bruce and I went to a Sears Outlet..which was awesome, because we got a washer and dryer for under $600! I was super pumped because going to a Laundromat in a big city is not the safest nor most pleasurable past time. But to get the washer and dryer we had to drive Bruce's Jeep (with no air) to Sears. We sweat through our shirts. By the time we walked in the store we were drenched. It was almost embarrassing but we were too hot to even care enough to be embarrassed. On the way home from Sears Bruce said, "We'll it is just a good reminder to be more friendly and to love on people for Christ, because Hell must be miserable!" It was funny.
The best part of our weekend was definitely going to church. We tried a new church called the Village. It was about 30 minutes North of us, but it was well worth the drive. The pastor's sermon gave me goosebumps because I was stirred by the Truth he was speaking. The focus was that God is the Main Point in this life. Not me, not my happiness, not anything about myself, and then he laid out the awesome implications of God being the Main Point! He also talked about making disciples in the church, and in the world. It was definitely a pump you up kind of sermon. Bruce and I were like, okay let's just make this our church home, get plugged in, and get going. But I think we are going to try some others, we don't want to rush in and make a quick decision. But then again, this church preached the Truth, and the worship was awesome! (We sang one of my favorite Hillsong songs!) So I think we will be trying out the Village again...hopefully within a month or two we can get plugged into a community group, because we need community! And we need some friends in good ol' Texas!
The rest of our weekend was pretty low key. I did a lot of unpacking and cleaning, and Bruce worked on our budget and answered emails. We still have no furniture because we are waiting for my first check to by stuff. (Which btw in Texas teachers get paid monthly, so my first check won't be until September 20th!) But before we tackle furniture (which we will probably just hit up goodwill, we live in a nice area so bet there are tons of great finds there) we will have to figure out a/c for the good old Jeep.
Feeling so blessed to have a job, a great apartment, and a wonderful husband! Even though my heart is homesick and I miss my friends and family a ton, I can't wait to see what God has planned for Bruce and I here. Life is such a sweet adventure...even if it is 108 degrees!
Books I'm reading...
Karen Kingsbury's Firstborn Series- I have only read the first book so far, and it was pretty cheesy, but also a fun cute read so I figure I might as well read the others. (Bruce and I don't have cable, so we do lots of reading!)
Walt Disney- The Triumph of the American Imagination- I love Walt Disney, so I figure why not read all about his life! I really enjoy biographies!
A Love Like No Other- It is a book of stories from adoptive parents. Bruce and I are not planning on adopting any time soon, but we have always wanted to. I'm reading it just for more information. Who knows, maybe one day we'll adopt?!
Have a wonderful Monday!
