YAY FOR INTERNET!!

I haven't boycotted my blogging, I've just been unable to do it at home, and unwilling to take the time to do it somewhere else.  
So far it's been a grrrrreat summer! 
Mo's wedding was amazing, Mo leaving was not. Kids have had so much fun with their cousins, hanging out, swimming, going to the beach, going to Sacramento with Gramellen, and taking advantage of the downtime we have before school starts back up again.  
I've enjoyed so much of this summer, and really do feel good about being in Reno.

I have had the wonderful opportunity to be a part of a church plant (started by our friends Kristopher and Melissa Dahir) in Spanish Springs, and so far it's been amazing. I love the feel of the environment there, it's so welcoming and I love being able to be real with the people there knowing that we are all human and flawed.  I feel no judgment there.  My role there right now involves praying for and with people who want it.  The core group of leaders are genuine, honest, compassionate people.  I am so thankful to be a part of it.  I feel like I have such a great support system for all aspects of my life; marriage, parenting, finances, helping others.  This group of people truly cares about my becoming the best "me" possible, and makes sure my priorities are where they need to be.   Having the accountability is so important for me too. They do so much more than listen.  I am not someone who only wants others to listen, I want advice, wisdom, different perspective, and encouragement.  I think being accountable to others is such an important part of our walk in life.  I've tried it the other way before (being accountable only to myself)  and that took me to a dark place I don't ever want to revisit.  I'm so excited about all of the plans that this new church has in the way of helping and loving people.  It's going to be wonderful.  I am forever a work in progress and I have a long way to go.  I am harder on myself than anyone out there could ever be so I do my best to not stay sad when my feelings or ego take a hit. 


Jeffrey started football this week! He's tall and skinny, which makes me a bit nervous as far as possible injuries are concerned; but so far he is LOVING it! Molly and Ellie are still swimming with Reno Aquatic and both doing well! 


Michael is in the thick of his season and I never know what part of town he's in, but he's in town which I am so so so thankful for.  

My life is a blessing.  God is so good.