GRADUATION

Still kind of in shock that the three years of Seminary are done. I am so proud of Jack and all the hard work he has put in. I wanted to do a little dance when he walked across the stage but then remembered I am a baptist preacher's wife, I better hold off. :)

Here he is!!

Shaking Dr. Mohler's hand and getting his diploma!

Mom and I sitting at the ceremony ... it was HOT!

So proud of him!

Us with the Armstrong's

(from L-R)

Jack, Matt, Hunter, Ken, David, Josh

Jack & I, Matt & Rebecca, Hunter & Christina, Ken & Shannon, David & Alicia, Josh & Jessica 

(in the front) Bro. Al & Ms. Kem

The guys, Bro. Al and Dr. Mohler

Did I mention how proud I am of him? It was a fun weekend to spend with these folks who have become our closest friends! We have been blessed to walk this road with them! We are excited about what all the Lord has in store for each one and look forward to watching their ministries grow! 

I'm behind ...

and here's to catching up!

   The last time I updated we announced we were moving to Opp. Jack was on a 9 day trip with the interns and Bro. Al so I spent L O T S of time with William and Gatlin.  Here are some pics from that weekend/week!

(can't remember when this was but isn't it CUTE?)

Hanging out on my front porch!

Helping Gatlin with the Easter Egg Hunt - he didn't really get it, but we tried anyway!

William and I scoping out where the eggs were.

Me and the boys!

We went to CFA for dinner! It was FUN!

Just warms my heart! 

We're alive ...

I have LOTS to update on and I will get to it this week but for now we are alive in Opp, AL :)

Be back soon!

TL

EXTRA! EXTRA! Read ALL about it!

As most of you know Jack is in his last semester of seminary. It has been an amazing, tough, fun, long and short three years. Graduation is May 20, yes, that's a month away! That means ...

Our news involves the same state ...

a different county ...

and a new town ...

We are excited to announce that this passed Sunday Westview Baptist Church in Opp, AL has called Jack to be their Associate Pastor for Student Ministries. We will be moving to Opp at the beginning of June. We are excited about starting our ministry down there and looking forward to the opportunities that the Lord has. Of course we are sad about leaving Lakeview, the precious church that has helped "raise us" the last eight years.  We are forever thankful for the role Lakeview has had in our life. I am sad to leave my position as the Youth Girls Director but excited about serving alongside Jack as we serve the youth in Opp.

I hope the maps have helped you figure out where it is so you can come see us! We will have room for guests so come on down! Please be praying for us as we make this transition. Pray for Jack to finish school well and me to finish up work well.

Happy Feet

About 2 years ago Jack and I got to talking about shoes and how we both always wanted Gray New Balance tennis shoes but neither ever had one. So, for my birthday Jack bought me a pair. About that same time I started running trying to run. So they looked like this out of the box:

And almost 2 years later and LOTS of miles they look like this: 

Now, you may think they don't look that bad BUT I have worn the sole out to the point my arches SCREAM when I put them on and I have managed to poke a hole in the top of the left one. So, Jack and I got to looking around and found some that felt amazing and were specifically for running and on SALE! (Jack is Mr. Bargain - even the NB we got were on BIG time sale!)

 Introducing Nike Pegasus 27. Supposedly Marathoners wear them, I'm no Marathoner but maybe one day.

These were AMAZING to run in last night! I told Jack it was like running on fluffy clouds ... well, I would be barefoot if I could run on clouds but you know what I mean. :)

I was quite excited so I thought I'd share!

Happy Treadmills Trails!

(this is NOT what's been on our minds ... that's still tomorrow night!)

Calendar ...

A year ago today we were getting on a plane headed to ZAMBIA with DR CONGO on our mind ...

This year we have new places on our mind ... Check back Wednesday night :)

Allergy Season

Last Sunday I woke up and this is what I looked like:

Ok, well my eyes were closed like his. Both of them, and if you know me I have big eyes so thats a tough thing to get them BOTH closed that much :) I knew allergy season was officially here and so was the sinus infection. I am thankful for a good doctor that hooked me up with a shot, a z-pack, and eye drops. By Tuesday I looked much less "Quasimodoish."

I am officially all better and taking my allergy medicine very carefully so as to avoid that "look" again!

Happy Spring Ya'll!