Hello long lost friends! It's been forever since I've written, but I am quickly finding out that summer is by far the busiest time in student ministry. With Josh working and taking summer classes and me being bombarded with summer mission trips and VBS at work, I just haven't gotten around to writing. This will probably be a short blog but I just wanted to make sure you all know we are still doing well!
First of all, it's so hot in Texas! We are sweating and I really wish we had a pool, but most people do not stay outside for long during July and August. It's best to be out early or late and stay indoors during the rest of the day.
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| The Temperature gauge in my car today. :-/ |
Josh is doing well in school and is still taking classes. He will finish summer classes right before fall begins so keep him in your prayers. I know he is praying for diligence and to not get burnt out on studying. Work has been stressful the past couple months trying to plan summer events. Keep me and the ministry team in your prayers as mission trip details are getting ironed out. Mission Navajo Nation leaves next Tuesday (July 12th) and so pray for the 7-9 graders going on that trip especially. Pray that despite all the very last minute details that have been out of our control, God will really impact the Navajo people they are serving in New Mexico.
On a lighter note, Maggie has been loving life at the Forrest's. She runs with me most mornings and acts crazy basically all the time. She loves to chase birds and squirrels, and recently treed a cat, but she always appreciates the air conditioning. Also on a light note, for the first time I cut Josh's hair into a mohawk (I doubt it will be the last time!). It seemed the summer-y thing to do.
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Trying to look sweet and innocent.
Don't let her fool you! |
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| You can kinda see Josh's hair here. |
On a tastier note, Josh and I discovered sweet potato fries! We already liked sweet potatoes, but they are so good in fry form. All the grocery stores around here sell them along with tons of other specialty foods. There are lots of health-conscious people in Fort Worth so you can find organic, diet-friendly, and sometimes even local foods.
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Baked Sweet Potato Fries
You should make some! |
Well like I said, it's a short one today. I can try to add some more detail in the next post and give you a more interesting update of life in Fort Worth! But for now, enjoy the air conditioning!
