What we've been up to

The last few weeks have flown by! We ended the month of August by getting on a plane in Indiana and flying home to Florida for a week. What a wonderful time we had. It was great to see Jared’s family, since we had not seen them since March. I always enjoy time with my family. Jared and I were so excited to even get to spend a day at the beach! The reason we really went home was to report to our home church, which we also had not seen since March. What a great time of encouragement to know we have not been forgotten and that we are still loved! J I know that we won’t be forgotten, but sometimes it does get lonely on the road.

So, after a week of being home, we flew back to Indiana to get our things and then made the 10 hour drive to Arkansas. This is going to be our home base for the next month or two as we visit churches. We are staying in the apartments at the Missionary Baptist Seminary in Little Rock, and I am so happy! While being on deputation for 9 months, we have stayed numerous places. Once we shortly rented a house; we’ve stayed with quite a few families; we’ve stayed in a mission house; and stayed in a few hotels. But this apartment has me so excited. I’ve actually unpacked my things for the first time in 9 months! I know we’ll only be here for a few weeks, but I feel like this is somewhere I can completely relax and settle for a little while. The atmosphere helps make this apartment nice, too. We’re surrounded by young families who are studying in the seminary and by other missionaries doing exactly what we are. And it’s nice for a Florida girl to see some rolling hills and trees other than oak.

Jared and I have been doing well. We focus on staying healthy and happy- probably what everyone should do in life. Living on the road we have been eating a LOT of fast food. So we are trying to exercise some more (and eat more Subway!) and make sure we are getting plenty of sleep. To stay happy we make sure to watch funny movies often and try to do some sightseeing during the week. Please keep us in your prayers for safety and that we will reach the support amount needed so we can prepare to move!