MIA

I know I have been MIA lately and trust me it's not that I want to be but I honestly have been very busy. Keeping up with the workload that comes with switching to a new grade level, taking two graduate courses at FIU and my usual commitments with my church and family have made it very challenging to post as frequently as I regularly do. But I'm back and I thought I'd share a few updates with you.

Here goes:

1.) I have the best relationship with Christ that I have ever had. I'm making time for Him every day and seeking him first thing. It has made a world of my difference and I have been wondering why I ever went so long without having a consistent quiet time with Him.

2.) We didn't find and close on our first home this summer like we thought we would but we are trusting God with our desires. Currently we live near our church and jobs and really do love this city but the time to buy for first-time homeowners has come (and will soon be gone). Nevertheless, I'm not giving up on my dream of writing bible verses all over our walls and then painting over them with my husband.

3.) There are great GOD things happening at our church, Doral Baptist Church. Our youth group got re-vamped about a month ago. We started incorporating live worship and snacks and VOILA...teenagers started flocking to us. Magic Formula? Nope. it's really the work of the Holy Spirit stirring up those hearts in the city of Doral. We have been faithful with the ministry and now (a year later) we are bearing the fruit of our labor.

4.) Don't know if I mentioned it but my ever so wonderfully generous and loving mami gave me her 2005 Ford Escape. This has made life a trillion times easier and now Lucas has the flexibility to teach private music lessons at night while I am in class.

5.) My gorgeous sister, Danielle, took her quinces pics and they are up here. Isn't she a doll?

6.) I started working out a local gym and have not one, but two gym buddies. =) They keep me accountable to sticking to the routine and we spend nice quality girl time talking up a storm.

7. ) My amazing bloggy friend, Melody has come up with a National Blog Spot Day. I just love her spot and as promised here's a picture of my blog spot. It's not fancy schmazy, it's just the place where I occasionally get to disconnect from my responsibilities and share a little bit of what's on my heart.

"Indy's Blogging Machine" (gift from my hubby) on top of our couch.

So what have I missed? What's going on in your life?

A Few Updates

I know I've been MIA but I have a good reason. This weekend I was swamped with work for my Children's Literature course and an alledged midterm which my professor ended up cancelling (will comment on that later) but yes, I've been crazy busy.

I'm squeezing this in during my lunch break so here are a few updates:

-Lucas preached for the first time at our new church, Doral Baptist Church, this past Sunday. His message really touched my heart. It's kind of funny because I was crying to what my husband was saying. It's not the first time that happens while he's preaching. The HOLY SPIRIT I tell ya! Thank you for ministering to me Luki. I am so proud that I get to be a part of what God is doing through you.
-Tonight we will be starting a new series in our women's small group "Essential Christianity" by Bill Hybels.
-I was one of the four candidates nominated from my school for the "Rookie Teacher of the Year" award (What an honor!)
-Today our pastor and his wife celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary. "Happy Anniversary to one of the greatest couples in ministry, Pastor Carbonell and Ligia. We love you and it is a privilege to do ministry with you."