Brian and I have been flying around the country and I haven't posted in a while. Currently, I'm sitting in the airport, drinking a Starbucks, and ready to update this blog. There's a few subjects I need to update on...
Pilot Training: Brian is in the middle of T-38 training with plans to break the sound barrier soon! He's been enjoying the flying and the places it takes him. He was in New Orleans a month ago and makes trips here and there to other places. Brian graduates on April 5th and what a big celebration that will be as he pins on his wings. This has been a long journey and we have been blessed through the process.
AF Life: Oh I love this part! So many dear friends I have met on base. It's always hard to say goodbye, which happens all to often, but I'm so thankful I've had the chance to meet such wonderful people and share our lives for as long as God has us together. My life has been enriched by all these beautiful friendships and I know The Lord uses each one!
Travel: During the summer, I made a couple trips to California. One to visit my wonderful Biola friends. We spent a week catching up, soaking in the sun, and sharing our plans for the future. It was nice to be together, hopefully we will be able to continue the get togethers each year. The second trip was with my family in San Diego. Again, soaking in the sun and spending quality time together (yes, that is my love language and my family shares it well). Nothing better than spending time with those you love. Brian and I stuck around Wichita Falls for Thanksgiving and spent the holiday with friends. Our big trip was saved for Christmas {Maui, HI}, which is what I'm returning from. We spent some glorious days in 70-80 degree weather, snorkeling with turtles, taking a motorcycle up the Road to Hana, hiking, exploring, playing cards as a family, and most importantly for all of us... Relaxing! I will make a small trip back to Phoenix in February and then, I'm planning a big trip in the summer to Kenya. First time I've mentioned this but it's been a long time in the making by The Lord. He's been working on my heart to go on a mission trip but has never been the right timing. Well, sometimes it's never good timing, so this opportunity presented itself and it's time to let The Lord continue to do his good work. I will be in Africa for two weeks working at an orphanage as long as everything goes through properly.
School: Oh yes, always teaching. Praise The Lord! He's given me a job each year even through the moves and changes. Isn't he incredible! It's work but the impact is huge! I'm praying everything works out for a teaching job for next year, but we have to wait to see what plane Brian flies to make that decision. Yes, we will wait upon The Lord!
And that, I think, sums up the big things. And The Lord continues to apply this song to my life, "Bless The Lord oh my soul, oh, my soul, worship his holy name, sing like never before, oh my soul, worship his holy name" and the lyrics continue and soothe my soul reminding me of his character and who I'm meant to be.
