September

i can't believe i'm already facing the end of september. i am so thankful for the sound of the wind chimes in the wind, the leaves changing color, and the cooler weather finally coming around. oh how i love fall!

september has been a busy month for us. justin has had carpal tunnel surgery and is recovering wonderfully. his patience and good attitude in dealing with it have amazed and inspired me. what a blessing he has been!

school also started this month and it's interesting to be back in the routine already. i say "interesting" on purpose. some moments are wonderful and some are hectic and energy-zapping. i have asked the Lord specifically to work in my heart and prepare me to leave school when it's time. i've asked that my heart would rejoice and look only to the future and not look back when it's time to leave. He's already answering my prayers :)

september has also brought some fun family events. last weekend many females from justin's side of the family celebrated nanny's 75th birthday by spending two days in Lancaster. we shopped and ate and shopped and ate and antiqued and ate some more. it was great fun to all be together and there is no one quite like Nan. i love her spunk and energy. i could joke and laugh with her all day!

after returning from our trip, we had a baby shower for laura. it was so nice to see so many faces we haven't seen in a while...but even more so, i enjoyed having laura around for the few days she was here. it's not the same with her and robert so far away, though i know it's where the Lord has them for now. she and i are due with our babies on the same day (crazy, i know!) so it's fun comparing our bellies and pregnancy tales. it will be so interesting to see the Lord's timing in bringing these two cousins into the world! 2 Christmas babies? who knows!