One dream down! Millions to go!!

So many dreams, so little time! Oh how proud I am of my 2nd Lieutenant! He has reached one of his many dreams. He also graduated with Cum Laude! He has worked very hard to accomplish so much and this is only the start. He encourages me to go after my dreams with no apologies, but just determination and belief in the gifts and abilities our Father gives us to reach those stars way up in the sky :)

One month...where is God 'settling' us?

Question asked by my husband this past week: "What is God teaching you?" This is a question I don't ask myself enough and I would ask you to consider your answer as you read.
1 Peter 5: 8-11 says "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen and settle you. To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen."
This verse pretty much sums up what I'm learning. When you feel the devil may be "seeking" you out, stand firm and "resist him". And know that it will be really hard and sometimes sad when you are fighting, but know that there are others who are going through the same or even worse "sufferings". Call on the name of Jesus to save you. "After" the suffering, God will "settle" you. I love that word, settle. I feel like that is what so many people are running after: a settled heart and soul; to be at peace with who they are and where they are. God is bringing me to this place; where just because I don't know exactly what He has in store for me, I'm okay with that. I'm more than okay, I'm excited to see His plans!

More than anything, we are excited that we get to explore the future together. We are so happy and feel blessed to spend the next few months with family and friends in South Carolina. So Move #2, here we come!! :)

Honeymooning in Beautiful Places!!

Hello all! We are back from a beautiful adventurous honeymoon to the Western Caribbean! Justin planned this whole trip and did a fantastic job! We did a variety of fun activities from snorkeling to climbing waterfalls...we did it all! The weather was beautiful the whole time, staying between 85 and 90 degrees with just two small showers the whole week! It's such a wonderful week when you get to spend every moment with the love of your life. We had special romantic things like someone singing "happy honeymoon" to us at dinner, to having a special couples massage one day. The first stop was in Cozumel, Mexico. We toured the Mayan Ruins here. We had a fantastic tour guide that taught us so many interesting facts and we got to see some amazing historical and beautiful sights (he knows I have a love of visiting historical sights). The driving was crazy here! We pretty much just closed our eyes and opened them once the tour guide said we were there.

The second stop was in BEAUTIFUL Grand Cayman. This was quite different than Mexico. We didn't feel like we were constantly being asked to barter for some souvenir. The people were so nice and we got to eat lunch at a place called Paradise, and trust me, the view was totally worth it. One couple that we met along the way, paid for our taxi cab...it just makes your day when someone does something nice, just because. Out of all the places we went, the water was the most beautiful color here!! We spent half the day on the beach!

The last stop was in Jamaica man! We climbed a beautiful waterfall. It was harder than the guide made it look, but well worth the experience! We even got to slide down a part of it! I knew I wasn't in the US when the guide's instructions were, and I quote, "just sit and hold your tits". I was in shock, but he didn't seem to think anything was wrong with it. That's just one of the many CRAZY experiences we had in Jamaica :0)

We had two formal nights. One was on Thanksgiving and the chef created a 'wonderful American Thanksgiving meal'. Justin didn't agree...he just wanted to know where the Macaroni & Cheese and rolls were :)

We are happy to report we are home safely and even more in love. We have 1 out of the 4 moves this year down and 3 more to go...we are really beginning to see the positive in the moves and looking forward to all the people we will meet, adventures we will experience, growth we will have as a couple, and opportunities we will have to serve and show God's love.

Thanks for your prayers. We really can't wait to see everyone soon for the holidays!!

The Lord has continued to be my strength, the One who completely understands all my thoughts and feelings. I must give Him every piece of the glory for what He has done in my life and in our marriage.

Psalm 17:8 "[Oh Lord,] Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings."

Love, Rebekah