Why I love Summer...

1.  I love the sunshine and warm (HOT) weather, though right now we really need some rain.
2.  I LOVE all of the fresh produce and the ability to be outside and be more active.
3.  Berries.
4. As a teacher, I am not working full time right now, just doing a few side jobs.
5.  Time at the pool.
6.  Concerts with my man.
7.  Staying up later and getting up without an alarm. 
8.  Having LUNCH with my husband.
9. Having more time to be with friends and family.
10.  Reading, sewing, and having more time for HOBBIES!!
11. Cleaning out the apartment, getting the cars serviced, and other chores that don't get done during the school year.

Here are some pictures of our summer so far and of the house we hope to move into in September.  We are so thankful for all of these tremendous blessings that the Lord has given us and can't wait to share our home with others!!

If you would like a free music download, please check out my husband, Joe Paulson's latest music at noisetrade.com/joepaulsonthefallout.

The Fallout

Check out my husband, Joe Paulson's latest album!!

The Fallout EP from Joe Paulson on Vimeo.

Like a tender shoot. . .

We have been enjoying the beautiful 80 degree weather in March these last few days and it has really made me desire to be outside and in God's beautiful creation. I walked around my apartment complex today admiring the new life and growth that happens each Spring...I had to enjoy it today because I'm not sure all of the GORGEOUSNESS will last us through the work week! The contrast between the winter and spring plants reminded my of Isaiah 53 which prophecies the life and death of Jesus. It's a great passage to study during this season of Lent...(which I gave up pop for and has been AWFULLY challenging, but stretching for me!)

I hope you enjoy some of the pictures from my walk and of our cuddly kitty, Lacy.

I have been memorizing (along with the 2nd and 3rd grade Sunday School class at church) the song "Hosanna" and it has been shaping the way that I think about Christ and the journey that he endured here on earth. If you get a chance, listen to the song:

Have a wonderful week!!

Joe Paulson EP Sneak Peak

Here is a sneak peak for Joe Paulson's new EP...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V46VTgwmxIQ

Waiting

This morning as I was driving to watch one of my student's basketball games, I began thinking about our life in Noblesville over the last few months. In many ways, it seems we've been doing a lot of waiting, a lot of wishing, and a lot of praying and still don't have any answers.

Joe has recorded in Nashville, but we have yet to hear any MP3s from the recording or to work on the album further. It's difficult for Joe to market himself and to move forward with his musical passions without his new music. It's easy to get discouraged and to question God's timing and plan, but right now he is simply calling us to wait on Him. Our lease in our apartment is up at the end of August. Do we stay in Indy or do we move? Does Joe continue to pay the bills as an accountant, or is this our chance to take a leap of faith and pursue his music career?

Thankfully, I don't have to know the answers, because a God who has known me before I was born has a plan for us and will take care of us. While it might feel like we are in the wilderness waiting right now, God is faithful and will answer us in His timing. We will learn patience and actively WAIT in the process...

““For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”" Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV

PS--busy season lasts for 45 more days which in my mind is 48 days too long.