So what's new in the Wright household...
1. We got a new puppy! Maxie joined our home March 17, 2012 (St. Patty's day!) and was probably the most impulsive decision Kip ever let me make. A friend of mine posted on facebook that this sweet dog needed a home and a few hours later she was in our living room! She is SO different from our other dog, Ollie. She is super stubborn, but so playful and funny. She makes us laugh every day! The first month we wondered what in the world we had gotten ourselves into. But we have researched the ways of puppy-rearing and gotten her on a good schedule and she doesn't drive us quite as crazy anymore. She's still always up for a good "chew on something I shouldn't"though, so the training continues!
2. I started on day shift at the hospital! It is a very long story, but after wrestling with the Lord over the stresses of working at night, and then coming to peace with it, He provided a day shift opening at exactly the right time. I am so thankful! The days are still super long and seeing people suffer day after day is hard on my heart. But cool things have happened as the God has allowed to minister to patients. That's the part that keeps me going.
3. Kip is continuing to look for a full-time job for the summer/fall. He has been busy with his classes winding down and tennis lessons picking up. But we feel God closing doors where we are and preparing us for something new. We have no idea what that is, but it is an exciting time as we wait to see what's next. We are totally open and praying that God prepare us and make us ready for anything!
4. We have gotten more plugged in at church and met lots of fantastic people. We have started going to a small group that has modeled Christian community beautifully for us. I'm thankful for that! It's taking some time to put myself out there and build the friendships. But Jesus makes strangers our brothers and sisters and I am learning to really treasure the Body of Christ.
5. Most recently, we have started eating a paleo-style primal diet where we cut out most grains, processed food, and refined sugar. Challenging at first, but we are already hooked and feeling great. We're only about two weeks in, so I'll let you know how it's going long term. Not to say I'll never have another biscuit or piece (who am I kidding, a whole pan) of cornbread again, but the majority of my diet most of the time is meat, fruits, veggies, and nuts.
I am so glad that summer is upon us! I have spent many hours already sitting on our back porch and have moved my runs from the treadmill to the great outdoors. We also have several trips planned for the summer break, and I am anxious for the time to get away. We are down to just netflix tv-wise so there will be plenty of time to enjoy the sunshine. My goals for the summer are to read more (my book list is insanely long right now), spend time each day thanking God, and to practice music more often. FYI, my current faves in the music world: Audrey Assad, Jenny & Tyler, and only1Noah (check him out on youtube... I hope he makes it big!)
Here are some photos of Maxie.. It feels good to be back in the blog world!
