After staying quiet and to myself after the tragedy that Joel and I experienced almost a month ago, I've decided to take a step out of my very comfortable shell. Last weekend I went away with Joel to see our best college friends. We went up Josh's cabin in the middle of nowhere. It was a nice time to relax, catch up with friends, and a time to forget about what was facing me back at home. While Joel and I went four wheeling through the acres and acres of open land and trails in the woods, we stopped on the highest part of the property and looked out at God's beauty.
Our Shadows... :-)
Then again, I went out of my shell and ventured to FET. Yes, of all places...FET. (For those of you who are not army, it's basically a church meeting Friday night with other army churches in the area and we meet in NYC.) It was Greater New York Youth Night. I think it was the best youth night I've ever been to. Way to go Stoops and Hickmans! I wasn't planning on going but last minute I decided to go with the Vaughan's. It was so much fun to spend time with Lorinda! Plus I got to spend time with her three awesome kids! While I was there I was able to hang out with people that I don't normally get to spend time with. It was so much fun. Thanks Mhairi and Amber for making my venture even more worth while. Amber and Aunt Vicki told me about an Aldo outlet just down the block from where we were. I got gorgeous shoes for only $15. I can wear them to work and for casual times...BONUS!!!
All in all, I've been told that I really haven't addressed our tragedy in my blog, and honestly I'm not sure that I'm ready to really tell my story in blog form. I think it would be a pretty long blog, maybe eventually I will, I hope to sometime. I could always give little updates now and then.
I do want to say that Joel and I are grateful for the overwhelming response from our family, friends, and church. God bless The Salvation Army. They have really taken care of us in so many ways. We are blessed to be where we are during this difficult time. Everyone's help and prayers will never be forgotten.
We thank God for our family and friends everyday. Thank God we are OK. We still have each other, which is far more important than any material thing. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we continue to see what God has in store for us.
5 comments:
AW I love you guys! It was nice to see you at the FET and at the corps on Sunday! And ofcoarse enjoying silly conversations on the phone on Saturday night! haahaa. You guys are Awesome! :)
hope to see you again soon!
much love and prayers,
Allison
I am so glad that you decided to open up a little bit and share, and I know as you heal and continue on that maybe that will become easier but I know it was a step for you. Its good to know you are doing ok and that God is providing. Love you girl and praying for you and Joel
I'm soo glad that both you and joel came last weekend...we all would have still been there without you guys, but it would not have been the same. I love you both very much, and the way in which you have both handled this event in your life has been an inspiration to me and a true testament of God's love and mercy.
Glad you enjoyed my t.v. story...i thought you might :)
love you!!
hi,
i feel like i showed up to dinner after dessert has been served. glad you are feeling for comfortable. just don't jump out of a closet at joel anytime soon.
the inlaw
Hey,
I was just wondering if you and Joel are going to the Hempstead Reunion this weekend. You definitely should!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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