Summer has been flying by for us - here are some of the highlights of July...
About two weeks ago, we headed to Yankee-territory to spend 5 days with Amos' family. It was a great time to catch up with all of his family in Minnesota, as his grandparents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a big bash. His extended family from all over the states was there for the occassion. Meredith was able to meet some relatives she hadn't yet and Amos just enjoyed seeing the fam.
We also got to spend some time with Kincade, Tiffany, and the Kirkpatrick's - always fun and laughs! Amos even arose one morning at the butt-crack of dawn :) to do some "real"fishing (none of this Arkansas business!). Unfortunately, his luck ran thin in the morning. He broke the streak that evening with a beautiful 26'' Northern though. Meredith netted her first Anderson fish and fun was had by all!
The past two weeks have been spent catching up at work and continuing to dive into the ministry God has for us here in Russellville. We both love our jobs and are learning much everyday. Amos is really in his niche - brainstorming, dreaming, planning, and implementing programs; as well as preparing to preach twice at the end of August. Meredith loves the administrative aspect of her job and the blessing of seeing accomplishments at the end of everyday. We've so enjoyed getting to know the people of the church better and were incredibly blessed at a Welcome Party that our Pastor and his wife (Bob & Kay Manry) hosted for us this past Sunday. The people of the church showered us with gifts for our home and pantry - as you can imagine, we wound up with some pretty delicious homegrown/homemade foods! YUMMY :)!
We also celebrated Amos' 24th birthday on the 15th. Our Welcome Party happened to fall on the same day so we had a combined celebration. The following day the Tuckers an
d Rices came to our place to celebrate as well. Amos was thrilled with his gifts...a sawzull, John Wooden books, TONS of shotgun shells, fishing gear, & a target thrower.
Our one year anniversary is this Sunday! A wonderful couple from our church has offered us the use of their second home on the White River in northcentral Arkansas. We will be enjoying the weekend away - relaxing and celebrating one year of wedded bliss!
God is so good and so faithful. It is our hope and prayer that you feel and see His hand in every moment of your life and enjoy the abundance that comes from being His children.
Much Love,
Amos & Meredith
