Changes!

Oh my goodness, it has been almost ONE YEAR since the last post. However, I think it’s time we start posting on here regularly! We love sharing what is going on in our lives in hopes that others will share with us. That’s really why we started this blog oh so long ago: we want to stay connected with our friends and family!

Since the last time we posted anything, a LOT has changed. We moved (again), both got new jobs, and are even attending a new church! God has been so very good to us in our first 17 months of marriage. It’s really easy to look ahead and think about how great life will be when this happens or when that happens. Every now and then I forget how truly blessed we are. Not just by things that God has given us, but by the love He is so constant with.

For starters, I FINALLY became a licensed mortgage loan officer at Stewardship Mortgage! This has been a long time in the making. I originally started working at Stewardship in July of 2012 (the day after our honeymoon!) with the hopes of becoming a loan officer. Well, after taking and retaking tests, studying for hours on end, I was able to get my license! This is beyond exciting as I now feel like I am in a career. The company and people I work with are huge blessings to us. I have the opportunity to help people EVERY day with the biggest financial decision they will ever make, it’s pretty amazing!

That is one good looking group!

Stephanie is now at Startbucks and is loving it! Having jobs we enjoy has definitely helped us in our marriage and the joy we have. A lot of times people just work a job they hate without ever thinking there is something better out there. That’s a miserable life! Find something you enjoy! Not only is she at Starbucks, but her and her mom also started a little business called “Thread to Sew”. They make headbands, bow-ties, and other “crafty” things. In fact, you can find her headbands at a few stores around town!

All that to say, our goal of paying off our debt has slowed down considerably. My job is now 100% commission and I have NO idea if I’m going to be getting a paycheck each month. It’s quite scary, to be honest, but at the same time it is putting our faith in Christ to the test. Do we REALLY believe he will provide for us? If so, what does “provide our needs” actually mean? The Bible tells us that God will provide, but his provision is often not what we think it is and that can cause some worry! We are putting off paying debt for now as we don’t know what our income will look like month-to-month. Hopefully within the next year our income will be more stable so we can tackle that stupid debt!

We understand that building a life and family takes time and it’s not easy. For us, it’s knowing that the time we have on earth is short, so why fret? There is an inheritance waiting for us in Heaven! We want to enjoy Christ while we can and take joy in every blessing He gives us.  

Every marriage should start with shoving cake into the bride's face!