The first three pictures are time we got to spend with our precious nephews and niece! Anna Claire and Charlie are growing so much and are becoming so strong with their head control! They also amazed us by their awareness with colors and sounds! Daniel has learned more words and is much more confident around the pool! He understands so much of what we are saying and has started repeating words you say. We love all 3 of them lots and can't wait till Caroline (our neice on the way) comes to join them in October!
The next two pictures are the two families at the 4th of July celebration on Sunday! It was so great to see all of our friends and to celebrate with both families together. The preacher spoke about the importance of a life vocation...not a job, but as Websters puts it: "vocation - a function or station in life to which one is called by God." Whatever God calls us to do, do it with your whole heart.
The following four pictures are the family get-togethers. We had a wonderful time at the Peach Festival with my family. There's nothing like peach ice cream, little merchandise stands, and the Gilbert Parade :) Then we went to Justin's Uncle's house to celebrate with his family in the pool! We also celebrated his Grandma's 80th Birthday! We ended the day with a barbecue and fire works at my family's house. It was so neat to sit around and listen to all the fun stories of times past. There's so much we can learn from these experiences. And of course we headed to Memaws for Sunday lunch the next day :)
As we headed out of Columbia we got the most beautiful view! I love those moments when you feel like God is giving you a gift of natures beauty!
Justin and I are back safely in "sweet home Alabama". We are growing closer and more in love everyday. I have to tell you how amazed we were as we were talking and realized that God was teaching us the same thing today during our quiet time! God lead me to the story of Elijah and how he waited for years to see the rain and how he prayed 7 times on the top of the mountain before the rain came and it was a "down pour". I told Justin how this was teaching me to wait and pray. To not expect those down pours after one talk with God. Justin was reading from Ecclesiastes about how their is "a time for everything". God was putting the same thing on his heart about waiting for the Lord and His timing. We all worship a God who is into the details of our life and that is AWESOME!! OUR GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD!!
Thanks so much for you friendship and prayers! We love you all!
R&J
"Keep knocking and the door will be opened to you." -Luke 11:9
Please Pray:
-Justin's big test is on Friday. Pray for focus and confidence as he takes it.
-I am waiting to hear back from some job options. Please pray for peace and patience.
A Praise!
-We have been assigned a nice house in Del Rio that has more room that we'd asked for!!
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