C'est la Vie...Settling back into Texas but dreaming of Corsica. Welcome to our blog, a place to keep and share memories of our life and journey to love and live like Christ. All through set backs and leaps forward. He had us acquiring a taste for goat cheese and strong espresso shots and made us swim through the paperwork of an Ethiopian Adoption. Now we are adjusting back to plateaus, BBQs and Rodeos.
And Here is the link to the Marriage Sermon I posted about, a few blogs ago, Click Here. I am not sure why but the other link was not working. I think I am going to go re-listen to it now, I need some accountability...
There is also another really good message from Matt Chandler, Titled "Asking How". You can beat yourself up all you want over never meeting your own expectations and especially your spouses. Always saying, if only I did this, or didn't do this, prayed more, anticipated more...But sometimes you have to just stop and ask How? That is what I am working through...How. How do I be the wife, mother, friend, etc. to the best of my ability? Because I do not know how and I cannot do it own my own. I fail daily and we end up just going in circles. I do know that I must draw strenght from Christ.
To take breaks from Language studies, we have been making lots of cookies. (and by we and mean me) And...well..trying to making cookies. But Sadie loves to help mix and taste them for me. Our oven is very small and a cooking sheet will not fit in it, we do not have American measuring cups and being the great baker that I am...you can just imagine! I did come across a Yummy new cookie recipe though, Holiday Monster Cookies On Christmas Eve we listened to Wham and made Sugar Cookies and decorated them. Sadie had a blast and was very messy by the end of it. I wasn't sure if they were going to turn out because I forgot to put the egg in at the right time...but they were delicious! good enough to make rounds to the neighbors. I got the recipe from Here. Being away from family was tough but we were able to skype with everyone and we really enjoyed our first Christmas eve in Corte.
Matt's parents celebrated their 32nd anniversary this past week. I was just thinking, that is a long time...its longer then I have been alive. (sorry guys) They must be full of advice for us rookies, I need to take more advantage of that. God has blessed us with people that how gone before us, that can teach us and prevent some of the same heartaches. I am glad that they represent Christ in marriage and that they are an example of submission and grace. There is proof that through the Lord's way, marriage can last a lifetime, and not only last but be filled with love. I have been encouraged this week through different Godly Marriage advice and through scriptural about what God desires out of wives. Here is a message from Matt Chandler on Marriage, that really unblinded my eyes, Click Here.
Here are the love birds! you would never guess their, age. They both got good genetic jeans. Mike, Matt's dad, isn't exactly the kissy type for photos. But, the last time we did family photos, he was the only one that didn't response to "Now, everybody kiss your spouse". So Sherry and I were able to get him to do some fun photos this time. (I love all the kids faces in this picture, and poor Leif, Matt's youngest brother)
(sidenote - multiple post, please scroll down & disclaimer, Matt says that I am always misspelling things, etc. IN my defense, by the time I get all the pictures and videos uploaded, and on here, I have no time to proof read, and I am a horrible speller...so please just bare with me!)
Last weekend we went to a "Chestnut Festival", we thought it would be this real outdoorsy type thing but we were a little disappointed. Due to the chance of snow, it was under a large tent and it ended up being a bunch of local venders selling their goods. It was fun to look at all the neat things but they seem to be even more expensive. All we got was a 8 euro bag of candy nuts. We did get to meet some people and spend sometime with with are team leaders. All that to say, on our way we took a little detour (not on purpose) and came across this waterfall. It was crazy, it was so beautiful and only about a 10 minute hike up to get a good look. The Corsicans seem to have everything right around the corner, on this island. I wonder how many young ones take the beauty for granted...bc back when I was young I would have. :)
We also got to see some more pigs & piglets and there was the smallest runt I have ever seen. It was super cute, I really wanted to take it home. (sorry it is a little hazy, the sun was really bright)
