Thursday, September 16, 2010

Family Update!

The Mitchell 3, soon to be 4, have been very busy lately! Here's an update on everyone...

Jonathan - is loving his job! It is such a blessing for this new position to "fit" so well. He is enjoying the classes he is teaching and loves how tight-nit the math department is. Jonathan has also been working very hard in our yard. We recently landscaped the front yard with some shrubs and pavers and added a few shrubs in the back.


Katy - is adjusting to a small town very quickly! I absolutely love the feel of Abilene and have become pretty familiar with how to get around. I am also LOVING having a house (surprise, surprise!). I have really connected with a childhood friend of Jonathan's who lives in Abilene. It's been nice to find friends so quickly.


Luke - is constantly growing and developing. He is a little ball of energy and loves to pull out all his toys just to put them back. We have started going to a play group of about 4-6 kids and Luke is learning how to share and take turns. :)


Baby #2 - is growing right on track. I started feeling the baby move a few weeks ago and I always anxiously await to feel the next kick! I had my first appointment in Abilene this week and really liked the doctor. It was a big relief to find a doctor so soon! We should have "the sonogram" when I'm around 20 weeks.

So that's a little update on the Mitchells. Check back for details of the Reveal Party for baby #2!

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Blog Reading

I stumbled across this blog about a year ago and her story just grabbed me. I have sobbed my guts out reading about their little Audrey and praised and laughed with her through more recent stories.

Angie, the blogger, is such an inspiration and encouragement to me. The way she is able to see what the Lord is teaching her in all of her family's happenings amazes me and I wish I was better at that for my family.

Today I read her entry from earlier this summer about when one of her daughters, Abby, broke her arm. The picture she paints for a parent's role in their child's spiritual walk is just beautiful. It convicted and pushed me to constantly be ready to "be the holders while our children commune with the great One." Check out her blog Bring On The Rain for the whole story and bring your kleenex!