Lousy Blogger

that's what I am. Yep, I'm terrible at keeping this thing updated. Some would wonder why even bother, and you'd be validated in that thought. But nonetheless, here I am. Here's the summary of everything that's happened since January... yes, I'm aware that I've completely missed February.

Stress.

Yep, that's it. The End.

Ok, well we did have a fabulous Valentine's Day, minimal details to follow, and I went to Atlanta to participate in Girls Weekend 2008. For Valentine's we went to dinner at Rockfish, a seafood grill, and one of our local favorites. After a delicious dinner, and a sinfully good chocolate lava cake with ice cream on top, we went back home and spent some much needed time relaxing.

Later that same week, I went to ATL to get together with my college roommates. We only get together about once a year anymore, but we never have problems picking up right where we left off. There's never a shortage of laughs, or good food. In fact, it's what we do best: we laugh and we eat - good. We started out the weekend by staying up til 3:30am, and quickly deduced the next morning, that we're way too old now to do that anymore. Then, we were off for a day of shopping, beginning at IKEA. Very fun store to look around, and dream in, but I'd say the best part was the Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes and lignonberry jam. I realize it sounds like a bizarre un-natural combination, but it's delicious! yes, delicious. Oh yeah, and they have good chocolate. :) We spent the rest of the afternoon, poking into shops we like, and finally ended at PittyPat's Porch. Isn't that the most fun name? Even better, it's a restaurant in downtown ATL. Their specialty is Southern cuisine, so we had some. And what else would you have when enjoying southern cooking? Fried Chicken, first of all, BBQ ribs, cucumber salad, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, black bottom pie, and peach cobbler. And we shared, because we always share meals when we get together, and because we couldn't possibly eat all that food individually. Overall, good times were shared, and little sleep was obtained, and I'm glad I went.

So, why did I lead off by saying that Stress was what has happened at our house? Well, because it's been more than the usual day-to-day for the last few months. Joseph's professors all assign homework as if they're the only class that he has within in a week, not one of many, to the point that it's very stressful for him to get homework and studying done for all of his classes. My job has been very stressful starting in January, and is only now just beginning to lighten slightly. By the end of the day, we both look at each other glassy-eyed, and wonder if it's over yet. Oh, did I mention that I also squeezed in a 2-day business trip to Dallas that same week of Valentine's Day? It's just been nuts, and we're both ready for a real break.

All that said, God is good. Despite the stress of these past months, He's been faithful. He's shown new insights, and given calm assurances throughout. My quiet times with Him have been rich with peace, and refreshing, giving me strength for the day. I have no doubt He will continue to provide peace for tomorrow.