So we're just over 5 weeks now untitl the big day! I must say I can't wait! It has been so amazing to me as i've been thinking lately about all the things in my life that God has orchestrated together to make this day happen. God had it all planned from the beginning and so many times I tried to rush things or make things happen on my own agenda. As I've sat back and watched God unfold His plan in Josh and my life, its been incredible! To all the girls out there that need encouragement - Just put your trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding, but in all your ways - Acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight!!!! It is totally worth every heartbreak and heartache and frustation when you see God's plan unfold in your life and see what an amazing man God has picked out for you!

Work is going pretty good, though I got stuck on three weekends in a row - which was quite dissappointting since Josh has off on the weekends and thats when we usulaly see the most of each other, but I must suck it up for now since I'm still on orientation and must follow someone else's schedule. The kids there are great! Many of these kids have been in the hospital for months now and the attitude that they have is amazing!!! They are so sweet their smiles make the 13 hour days bearable!

Josh's job is going well. He started practice last week. He had almost 40 middle schoolers come out for cross country!!! I think he was quite suprised that he had that many show up. Thats a lot to kids to keep up with I'm sure, but I know that he is doing an amazing job with them. I think he's getting the hang of teaching too! He has to spend quite a bit of time on his lesson plans an such, but it will get easier as the school year goes on.

Please continue to pray for us as we are still seeking out where God wants us to join a church. We love you all very much and would love to hear from you anytime! Keep in touch!

Steph