Tuesday, August 31, 2010

To Howie, Love Dad

Howie is our little Australian Silky Terrier. He is a stud. I really regret 'fixing' him. Why did I do it? Yeah he would of humped my leg every day and every night. Yeah he would of probably marked his territory around the house. Yeah he probably would have impregnated many young female hounds around the metroplex (He does have a way with the ladies). I can only imagine little Howie puppies running around our 660 square foot apartment. How great would that have been? Man, can you imagine someone doing that to you as a little tyke? Not only the serious pain (ouch!) but also every time you go to the rest room, you are reminded that things are not as they are meant to be. Here's to Howie and all dogs that have to endure the pain and suffering of getting fixed!
-Cody

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Summer's End

HOW IS IT AUGUST 18?!? The summer has quite literally FLOWN by...yet somehow we feel like it's been over 100 degrees for an eternity. Texas has that strange way of working things out like that.

Monday will mark the first day of my second semester as a Seminary student. I know, I know, it's impressive. (sarcasm) I feel like my first overwhelming semester just ended as Cody took a HUGE sigh of relief that he would no longer have to hear me read my papers aloud to him, or watch me sweat as I try to crank out a project last minute (it's true...I am the world's worst procrastinator. Don't believe me? Check out this post from those first semester days...) But here we are...getting my school supplies ready to run the race again! And from what I hear, this semester will be far worse than the first. The "big leagues" of Seminary, if you will, begin NOW!

Not to mention that this summer, Cody was given the incredible opportunity to make a change in his job situation. He is now officially the one and only: Director of Wellness at Senior Care Centers (applause are welcome). And, praise the Lord, he is doing so great there! Our faithful Savior is definitely providing for us in HUGE ways through this opportunity for Cody.

Even though, to the average eye, it may have appeared as though my summer was spent sleeping until 1:00 and watching DVRed shows until Cody came home from work at 6 (...so?), I am so thankful for the time that I was able to rest and allow the Lord to rejuvenate my mind, body and spirit. I pray that this semester will be glorifying to Him and food for my soul. Along with that...I pray that I will be able to keep up.