For those of you who are still checking this blog (or see an update on google reader), I must say thanks for still reading our blog, and I also must apologize profusely for my lack of updates! We have been busy with work and more work and then just when we seem almost caught up, then there's more work! Not that I'm complaining, because I'd much rather be busy than have nothing to do! And, I'm just an "on the go" type of person - I read everyone else's blogs, but never update my own! So here we go!
Since January 24th (my last post), we have ANXIOUSLY awaited the summer! We have passed the 1 year mark of living in our house (already!!)) Where does the time go?! If you know anyone interested - we're hoping to sell it in another year or two! We have leveled all the dirt in our yard, then planted grass seed that has grown into what looks like a beautiful lawn from a distance. Up close it's really a lot of weeds, but I'm told that's normal, although that doesn't make me like it any more! I can't wait till it's a nice green lawn without weeds. It all takes time.
We've been taking advantage of the small town by riding bikes a lot! It's been so fun and we've really enjoyed being able to go out on bike rides in the evenings. Believe it or not, I can keep up with Ken!! We've also been running, and we're hoping to run in the Fishy 4 this year! It's a 4 mile run around town during Liberty Fest! Chetek sure is busy this week with the 4th of July coming! I love this time of year when the town more than doubles in size! It's rather festive, and it's also WONDERFUL to have a free day off of work :) Ok, I'll admit that's one of the biggest things I'm looking forward to!
I've been in the process of taking over a new position at work. I've taken on the Accounts Payable department, payroll department, and am in the process of creating a Human Resources Department. It's been a challenge, but I'm really enjoying it! I'm learning SO much! I love the challenge and the projects and being able to learn!!!! I"m still at the branch a few days a week, but am praying that changes too, soon!!! We shall see. I know the Lord has brought this at the perfect time, and He's given a lot of strength and understanding and wisdom, and for that I'm so thankful!
I recently finished a book study through our Ladies' Ministry at church. We read "Living the Cross Centered Life" by CJ Mahaney. For those of you who haven't read it, I must say it's probably one of the best books I've read. I was so challenged and so encouraged and so reminded of God's Great love for me. I would highly recommend it (and it's not hard reading!).
On that note, I'll save the rest for another post with pictures! I'm off to a cookout! Happy 4th of July to you all! I'm proud to be an American!
