Seasons: Flu & Baseball

It's rainy today in Southern California. And along with the rain...came the FLU. I thankfully haven't caught it (yet) but Daniel has been up all night tossing and turning, with chills, fever and throwing up. My poor husband. He doesn't get sick too often, but when he does it hits him hard. Hopefully he can rest up today and get back to his normal self in no time.

 It has been a very busy month for us so far. Daniel continues to work hard and prepare for the upcoming baseball season. We still can't believe it's almost that time again when we pack up our lives in our car and I squeeze as much of my clothing as possible into spacebags (those things are genius!).

We are so excited for what the Lord has in store for us this next baseball season and are thankful for the opportunity Daniel has to do what he loves another year. Usually around this time of year, before we head out, I start to get filled with alot of anxiety. The thoughts of where we'll end up, who will go where, etc start to flood my mind. I see the way I have allowed the enemy in this area of my life to fill my heart with fear and uncertainty. Which ultimately allows me to take my eyes off Jesus. I have decided that I am no longer going to allow the enemy to have victory over this area in my life. The Lord has shown me that His ways are HIGHER and BETTER then my own! And although we have no idea what the future holds for Daniel and his career in baseball, God knows and ONLY He is in control. I find such a peace knowing that He is in control.

Isaiah 41: 10 "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

We are defined by Christ, not by baseball. More then anything, we want to live in His will and be used for HIS GLORY;not our own. I am excited going into this next season being refreshed and reminded that it's not about us, but about Jesus! With all the uncertainties this career can bring, our stability is in the Lord! Hallelujah!

Three Year Anniversary

I still can't believe Daniel and I have been married 3 years already. I can remember our wedding day like it was yesterday. The memory and emotions of that beautiful February day easily flood my mind all over again as I reminisce on them.  I also can reflect on the last 3 years too and see how much we've grown as well. I can see how the Lord has used marriage to teach me so many things and has used it to allow me to grow in certain areas of my life and in my walk with Christ as well. Marriage is a beautiful thing and I am beyond blessed and thankful to be married to the man of my dreams! I have learned alot along the way though and I'm sure I have alot more learning to do. I was naive going into marriage not realizing and understanding that it takes 'work'. It takes 'choices'- "choosing" to love maybe when you don't always feel like it, "choosing" to forgive,  "choosing" to lay down your pride and apologize when you know you're in the wrong. And boy is it a blessing to see how rewarding marriage is when you make those right choices! I adore Daniel and I can truly say I am more in love with him today then the day I married him.
We were blessed to spend our anniversary in Palm Springs this year. Daniel's parents had an awesome timeshare that they let us use. It was fun to have a lil getaway and be on our own. We went on a beautiful hike the day of our anniversary and LOVED it! We want to go back soon and try out another trail that was offered. Here are come pics from that hike: