updates

so. 
I just want to share some updates for you all.  On life.

Jared and I are so happy in love.  I have always heard that the first year of marriage is the hardest, this was not so for us...we have had a wonderful 1.5 years of marriage so far...and although we have enjoyed it so much up to this point, we continue to enjoy and love each other more all the time.  I am so happy to be his.

We started a couples home group, and I am anticipating so much from these relationships.  Such a cool group of people that love God and are fun to hang out with.  Two couples are engaged, two couples are married and with children, and then J and Me are in the middle :).  I am excited for the fellowship to be had, and the support and love to be shared.

I have been thinking lately about family, and how much we all long to belong.  I don't feel like expanding here...except I just want to say that God is faithful to provide. 

My pastor said something helpful today.  He was speaking of the Lord's discipline and he said that God disciplines us either to correct us and bring us back to him, or to develop Christlike character in us.  I like thinking about my trials in that framework.  It is so full of God's goodness and grace, and I have found that in seasons of trial I can tend to think that I am distant from those virtues. 

I am trying out some new habits for my diabetes.  This has been an area of concern for me, and while part of me wants to explain just how difficult it is to manage this disease...another part of me feels it is better to just leave it at that.  So you can pray for me if you think of it.  Just for my health and for grace. 

My dogs are the cutest manimals ever! They are so funny and have so much personality.  I wake up every morning and snuggle them for a few minutes.  They are so precious and although they have been a lot of work, I don't regret investing in them for a second!

My newest and closest friend just got engaged!  I am more than elated to be a bridesmaid and serve her in whatever way she needs!!  She is a true beauty and a gift from the Lord.  I can't even begin to share what a relief her friendship has been over the past couple months, after two years of praying for a friend!

These past few years have been so full of life lessons, and I finally feel I am over a hump, around a bend, and thriving in a brand new season of life!

May my roots grow deep.

Love.Meghan