Maine in a Photo

This picture describes Maine very well. Especially this time of year. There will be blogs to follow about my trip to Maine for Thanksgiving with my in-laws!

First Apartment

So yeah, we've been in our first apartment for over a year already, but sometimes it takes that long to fully set up and get things the way you want it. :) It is truly a blessing that we get to live here, in the basement of a lady's house. It does have its quirks and its difficulties, but it continually reminds me of God's provision and graciousness. Let's just say that I am learning a great lesson about contentment!

Living Room/Dining Room/Office




That brown thing is a space heater - we don't get any heat downstairs. :)


(fyi, that is Chris' electronic dartboard on the wall)





Kitchen Cabinets (a.k.a. hall closet)



Bedroom/Kitchen




Yes, that is my kitchen. Complete with two burners and a mini fridge! (oh, and did I mention that the electricity can only handle one burner on at a time?)

Bathroom





Storage (a.k.a. water heater room)



Our Little Porch





Like I said, it definitely has its difficulties, but we do the best we can with what we have. We are truly blessed, and will always look upon our first place with fond memories. Shoot, I won't even know what to do with myself when I have a real kitchen! And an oven!! Oh my goodness! Don't even get me started about the dishwasher ... :)

Hopefully, we will continue living here until we graduate in May. After that, we'll be moving to another apartment in the High Point/Greensboro area. If you know of any good places, let us know!!

"I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of being content in every situation, whether full or empty, with plenty or little. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:12-13

Church Family

God has been more than faithful in providing Chris and I with the most amazing church family. Church of the Redeemer in Greensboro, NC is an amazing place. There are only 100 or so attendees, we don't have our own church building, and yet for the first time in my life I have truly come to understand that term of Christian "family".

I have always been involved in church, starting from my very earliest memories. I have been in choirs, plays, worship teams, sunday school, Bible study, etc. Our church now doesn't even have a choir or sunday school, yet the amount of welcome and acceptance and belonging that I have experienced here surpasses anything I have felt before.

This belonging has come at a crucial point in my life (most definitely due to the hand of God), as I transition from young girl in college to married young woman. The women in the church have opened their homes and hearts to me, offering their wisdom and guidance. The pastors all take the time to teach me and help me learn, furthering my understanding of theology and philosophy. The young children with their bright eyes and beautiful smiles warm my heart and love me in a way that only children can. This is my church, and this is my family.