Figuring it out

In the last month my life has made a 180 degree turn.  It's a good turn, but still totally different.

Instead of being in class with my friends all day, i'm here at home.  This has been the hardest part, not seeing them all the time, suddenly stopping school.

But i've found extra time elsewhere now.  Time I wouldn't have had before.  Time to visit and serve other friends.  Time to go on morning walks with my husband.

I'm trying to find my new daily routine.  So far, starting my morning with (decaf) coffee, the Today show, or a book isn't that bad compared to morning class ;)

I'm learning to be still...learning to be content in this stage of life God has placed me in.

On a side note, we're going back to Texas this weekend for a family wedding.  We are so excited!!!  Although hoping it won't be too hot.  Will report back with pictures.  

Hope everyone is having a day to be thankful for.

Big news x 2

Sorry for the absence.  Remember how last post I said being busy was an understatement?  Well, there are a couple of things that have been going on lately, aside from school and work, that have kept us occupied.  But you will be happy to know I finished the school semester with straight A's (bam!!)...anyway...

1) WE BOUGHT OUR FIRST HOME!!! This was such a blessing.  God really taught us a lot through this home buying experience, especially about patience....this process took a loooong time.  We are so excited to have this opportunity.  It's a charming, but old, home, so I know it will present us with situations where we have to practice our patience skills even more ;)  I'm looking forward to moving in and being settled for a long time.

2) ...*drum roll*....

That's right folks, there will be a Baby Cathcart coming into the world in December!
I know, go ahead and freak out, it's okay.

This was as shocking news to us as it probably is to you.  When we found out I took the day off of school and proceeded to freak out, cry, pray, etc.  It was overwhelming.  This was not in our "5 year plan."   But, the Lord obviously has different plans for us...which is exciting.  He is in control and no matter how crazy, we have to trust in His timing.  We are really happy and looking forward to this new journey. We are totally unprepared, and I'm going to be delayed in finishing grad school, but God is gracious and faithful, and that's what's important.

It's funny when I think back a couple of years, I would have never pictured this for my life.  Living in Georgia, buying our first house here, having a baby at this time, etc.  But God is good...so so good.  He's been with us every step of the way, and he will be in the future.  That's what we take hope in.

And let's be honest, we'll have a pretty cute baby ;)