While looking for quotes that describe change, I came across a favorite and was surprised that it was said by a Backstreet Boy! Nevertheless, it's a good one and I'm sticking with it :)
A lot has been going on lately. I've transitioned pretty smoothly from "bored out of my mind house wife" to "crazy busy not so much in the house wife." It kinda makes me laugh at myself for complaining so much when I was planning my wedding. I loved every minute of it. I can't really think of a time when I had nothing to do and was happy, unless it lasted for a few days. Doug and I even felt ourselves going a little nuts on our ambitious six day honeymoon. Thank you Jesus that You gave me a man who understands me and is just as weird as I am.
I think the one thing that I've started that has made such an impact on my mood and outlook on life in general is getting plugged into an amazing bible study called BSF (Biblical Studies Fellowship). I meet with several ladies every Wednesday- all from different churches and of different denominations- and we focus on a specific part of the bible. I've always wanted to dive in deeper instead of doing a topic, like when I did bible study in my youth, and I feel like I get fed here. There's so much history involved in the bible, and the fact that all the ladies range in age, denomination, and experience, the conversations are wonderful! It's also helped me become more disciplined in reading everyday and become more focused in my prayers. I've always wanted to start my day in scripture, but never could make that habit stick. Now I have a lesson with questions, thanks to BSF, and that's my daily motivation. Something else that's awesome about this class? It's international! There are actually people in China who are doing the same exact lesson as I am right now- now that's cool!
Another change? Well, I've officially started my own photography business! I've been taking pictures for so long of nature, interesting buildings and sculptures, and my cute pets. I was actually pretty nervous about trying to photograph people, however, after my first real session with my sister-in-law's family, I fell in love with this profession. Teaching will always have a special place in my heart, and it's not going to be locked away in a box by any means, as Doug and I have decided that we will be homeschooling our children. Photography, though, is really where I feel creative, passionate, and at ease. There's so much to learn and I can't get enough of all the amazing ideas on Pinterest, fellow photographer's websites, and youtube's insane amount of tutorials. I hope and pray that I can truly capture the love that exists in families, couples, and precious children. So far, so good- I love a great challenge! Of course, I have to share my website, and hope that you visit, as well as "like" my Facebook page :)
www.StephotoJones.com
www.facebook.com/StephotoJones
Last, but not least, the church plant that Doug and I are involved in has been such a joy! Church at the Cross has had three bible studies on Sunday evenings in Atascocita, and while I've been helping out with the kids, Doug has been attending the studies. I love those moments in the car and at home afterwards when we share our evenings. I get to share with him the stories the children learned, and mostly what I learned interacting with them, and he gets to share with me the lesson Pastor Chris taught that night. I'll be honest, the more I'm around those children at church, the harder it is for me to patient about having my own kids with Doug. Telling a child about Christ is the sweetest experience. One day, it will happen . . . first we need a house!
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