Hello Old Friends

I know I have seriously neglected this blog and for that I feel terrible. It has been a crazy time in our family and our schedules have only accelerated since the beginning of 2015. If you are reading this blog, I thank you for your interest in my sweet, but lively life. I apologize for my delay in postings and will catch you up on our happenings. 

First off, Charleston turned ONE in December and we celebrated his birthday with a Snowman Wonderland celebration at the Ladybugg Bakery in Hernando. It was quite a treat and were blessed to have such an awesome turnout of friends and family-despite it being smack dab in the middle of Christmas break and arguably the busiest month of the year. Check out a few pics.

Secondly, God is good all the time and blessed us with an opportunity for me to return to teaching. It is amazing how He always provides. I had a calling for something different and within weeks there was a knock at the door. Amazing!  So, with that said, I have been teaching third grade at Southaven Intermediate and I am loving it. Teaching is the hardest job, next to being a parent. 

Third, I have been enrolled at Mississippi State since the fall and hope to graduate by the end of the year with a Master’s in Community College Education. I may be up to my ears in student loans and debt, but I don’t lose sleep over it. I feel it is important to purse higher education and pass a love of learning on to
Charleston. Take that Fedloan! 

Lastly, my brief summary includes us finding a church home and pursing our faith and stories as Christians. We are so blessed to have been lead to Life Fellowship Church and welcomed with open arms. Ben and Lindsey Piper selflessly answered our, often silent, call for help by extending an invitation that has truly changed my life. I have found this church to be a place of sanctuary and healing. We even stepped out of our comfort zone and had Charleston dedicated during the December Baby Dedication. I felt so proud of my family and I want so much for Charleston to know, trust, and love Jesus. 

 Overall, Charleston has returned to a wonderful school and we are moving forward with our lives and enjoying the many blessings and lessons that 2015 has shown us so far. I look forward to this year of weddings, babies, class reunions, and, hopefully, BIG moves. 

With love, JB