Blog issues....but I am back!

Everyone! I am back! I had some issues with the blog. I tried posting at least 2 other posts, but to no avail. I am still confused about what is going on, but alas I will try to do a really quick re-cap of the past two weeks!

Lucie (our youngest) ended up in the animal ER because she thought licking some Goo-Gone would be amazing. She ended up throwing up 4 times in the house, and so off to the ER we went. She got some fluids, and some anti throw up meds. We took her home that night with some meds that she had to take every four hours. She loved her meds, which was nice. She is totally fine now!

Then Earl ends up going to the vet, to find out he had a urinary track infection. He also was given two different meds. He, however, hated, HATED, his meds, and getting a cat to take meds is crazy. But he is doing much better. His meds are almost gone, and I hope his infection is too.

I finished my second and last summer class. It was super, SUPER easy, so it was a nice break to have right before I go back teaching. Next summer I will still be in my Masters, but I will be interning so I won't have any classes. Crazy! I graduate in a year and 4 months. Man, seems like it could take a long time, but it will come and go before I know it.

Jacob is doing well. Back to his crazy busy life. Work, school, and army. This weekend is one of his reserve weekends. He hasn't been since June, because he did some airshows, that took place of his weekend drills.

I have been back in the classroom trying to get it back in order. It is getting closer. We (the teachers) go back on Aug. 4th, and then the kids are back Aug. 10. I get excited about having a new class. It seems like forever for nine months to pass, but their graduation date will be here before I know it.

Jacob was able to get two days off in a row, so we took off to Savannah. We fell in love with it when my mom and Duane were down here, and we are just so IN LOVE with it. We stay in Savannah, and then drive to Tybee Island. We are actually considering looking into what they call a fractional share. Where we would pick weekends we want to rent out a beach house, and then we pay for those days, on a discounted price. Our last quick trip was documented with a few pictures. Click here to see them.

Okay I think that is a quick update. I hope whatever happened to those mystery posts, never happens again, and therefore I will be back!

In Training

It is official. I am now training for a triathlon. I am going to be training with a group called Get-Fit Atlanta. I had been considering this since April, and I knew the sign-up date was coming close. So I emailed the director, Dana, late last night. For some reason when I woke up for my run this morning I checked my email first...something I rarely do. In there was all the information for a sign up today at 9am. I had 30 minutes, and I felt God had placed that email in my inbox for a reason that morning. So I got ready and I signed up. The triathlon group is swimming tomorrow and they invited me to join but we have plans to hang with the Burdens :) I should start Monday if they can get me in the system fast enough. Tuesday for sure. I can't believe it. When done my goal is to complete an Olympic Distance Triathlon: 1 mile swim, 26 mile bike ride, and 6.2 mile running. WHOO! I will keep you posted!

3 Years Ago

This blog will be relatively short as when it comes to writing about my love for Jacob....believe it or not I become quite speechless. Three years ago today we tied the knot in my childhood church in Zeeland. The day was perfect. I joke a lot that I want to have another wedding because the day was so fantastic.

Jacob and I have been a couple for almost 10 years. We have been through many trials that some couples will never face. I feel that we were lucky to go through the trials we have. I have no doubt of Jacob's intentions and know he will truly be there when I really need him. I never have to question where his heart is.

This morning I woke up to my phone letting me know I had a text. I reached for my phone and on top of it was a black box. I got my senses back and opened the box. Inside was a Journey Necklace (photo below). I was so happy. Remember we have had family with us for the past two weeks. When did he have time to get this? The Journey Necklace is to represent the past, present, and future. To me this necklace really resembles all of that. Our past has made us strong for the present, and what we are doing in the present is setting us up for our future.

I am completely blown away with Jacob's gesture. We had not talked about this, and I honestly had no idea. What a way to wake up three years later next a guy who I really want to spend a long time with. I feel blessed, and giddy on this special day for us.

Family-Family-and MORE Family!!

The biggest news of all! Thursday June 25th my doctor claimed me in long term REMISSION! I feel as I have for the past 6 months, and hope to feel this great for a long time!

Trisha arrived soon after the doctors appointment. While her and her boyfriend Rob were here we got a lot in. We went to the water park, played a lot of Mario Cart on the Wii, and visited the Coke Museum. Click HERE to see the pictures of our doings!

Mom and Duane arrived Saturday night. They were here for the long haul. While they were here I was baptized on Sunday, the family (without me because I had class) went to Stone Mountain, Duane and Jacob worked on some major home improvements, we visited Savannah and Tybee Island. Click HERE to see the pictures of all those doings!

The Fourth of July had crept up on us, and our friends Shane and Diana drove up from Florida to spend the weekend with us. Our good friends the Burdens met us downtown Atlanta for once again the best firework show I had ever seen. Click HERE to see those pictures!

Everyone had left by noon on Sunday, and Jacob and I were exhausted. It took me until this point on Tuesday to become caught up and not feeling tired.

I hope to catch back up with the blog later this week. I wanted to get pictures up, as some people have been asking for them. I love having my family visit. I miss them so very much. It was a great week and a half, and wish it could have lasted longer. But back to reality Jacob and I go.