Lent: In the Middle

Just thought someone might identify with this cartoon.

Hi friends and family. We are still in the midst of Lent, which will culminate April 8th, Easter Sunday. This season has been so full of revelation, marriage renovation and life innovation! As we've stated in a previous post, we have gained a deeper understanding of what we want in our lives. We've also started a nightly/early AM devotional together by Derek's favorite author, D.A. Carson. We've picked up some of the good habits we practiced while in Korea and have began exercising more regularly together.

Derek recently went to a conference in Albuquerque, NM, a six hour drive with his friend Matt. They went and heard D.A. Carson speak at a Gospel Coalition conference. They had a great time and learned a lot. However, Derek called to tell me that there was a bookstore selling all of his favorite books on theology for 30% off. Derek came home with lots of new toys and even a new book "for me" (wink, wink). Doing this devotional together, whether it's 6am and we are up walking the dogs or its 10pm right before we crash for the evening, has really drawn our hearts together in Christ. It's transformational to read the word of God with your husband and to see him grow in his spiritual headship of your marriage. I'm so thankful for this and pray this same transformation over your marriages.

In other news I've been incredibly hard to pin down and answer/return phone calls. My only excuse is pure exhaustion. The culprit is many: sleep deprivation, two very energetic dogs, a church that has an event every day and the job. All of which are incredible blessings. I'm making an effort to be better in touch with anyone who wants it. So, if you are that person, let me know. I'll be there. (Just show me grace).

In other news, it has been raining in the desert. We've had three nights of good rain and thunderstorms here in Midland. Checking our car for hail damage has been a new item on our morning checklist. We should be in the triple digits by the end of next month...