We took an impromptu beach trip this past week to Gulf Shores and it was WONDERFUL! We will be missing our Destin trip in September as it conflicts with Chris’ new job training, so we planned this one in about two days. The baby slept like a champ (but has not since then), we got a lot of rest, we lounged by the beach, but most of all we just hung out, relaxed and enjoyed each others’ company. It was great!
On the weight loss front, we are still moving forward! I have lost all the baby weight plus 10 or so more pounds. Chris is down like 14 pounds now or something ridiculous. We are sticking to the diet still and I am still committed to working out, but we are allowing ourselves a small treat from time to time. Life is not about deprivation!
Chris starts his new job tomorrow and we are so excited. The next few months of training are going to be difficult. He has books of information to learn and be tested on, and until he starts making commissions money will be, well… interesting. But in the long run, this job is the opportunity we have been waiting years for and we are SO EXCITED! Chris has an amazing new boss who totally believes in him and has already empowered him to be a star at the company. It’s going to be great! SUCH a blessing… Praise God!
The pastor from Watoto is speaking at services this weekend and he brought along pictures of hundreds of children who need sponsorship in Uganda. Many are orphans, some abandoned by their families, some left alone by the AIDS epidemic. We are honored to be sponsoring a little 2 year old boy named Martin who was found abandoned on a balcony when he was just a year old. Watoto raises up children in loving, Christian homes and equips them to one day be leaders. I encourage you to pray about sponsoring one of these precious children. This is such an easy way to truly change a life. I know finances are hard right now for many of us (this family included), but Pastor Dino really challenged us to sacrifice because we are all really truly blessed. Read about it, pray about it, and let God speak to you about your involvement.
Now check out some pics from our trip!
i love mini-vacations. looks like all is well in your world. congrats on the weight loss. you are looking beautiful. i know chris will do amazing at his new job.