Life has taken such a turn in the past week. My mom and stepdad flew in from Guam last Friday. Yay! They're just awesome. The kids adore them. Then Patrick, a friend I've made and whom I've been "talking to" for a couple of months now, flew in on Saturday last week. He's amazing. A good Christian who reflects what Christians should. I'm a little smitten, but I'm being really slow and cautious because I fall in love fast and stupidly.
Every day has been a blur. Patrick's visit was amazing, we went out just to hang and talk a couple of nights. In the day he hung with my family and me. He's super sweet but also a little rough around the edges. He has a soft spot for dogs, so if anything I know he has a good heart. Dogs rock, just sayin. He is super friendly, funny, and charming all at the same time. And respectful. And did I mention, Christian? Same values, yay! I was sad when he left, but so happy we got to visit and spend a few days getting to know each other in person. He's a plane ride away, so we're kind of just testing our wings out here.
I've been coaching tee ball for 4-5 year olds since the middle of May and it has been the BEST thing I've led. The kids are so much fun! They crack me up and melt my heart. The parents are great, they're good sports and I'm lucky to have them. Coaching has definitely taken a toll on the kids and me since the boys are both in tee ball, different nights! We're playing games Mondays through Thursdays and we get wiped FAST.
Another thing that has kept us busy lately is the adoption of a kitten. Yes, another friggin animal. This one was dumped in a Petsmart parking lot and we couldn't just leave her there. Sean's "Mommy Please" kind of got to me, too. So far the addition isn't too much trouble. She's getting along just fine with Bruce and the ferrets, but man I'm kind of running a small zoo here. I guess I just have to keep myself in check and make sure I'm balancing everything well.
My mood right now is: Tired, happy, smitten, and filled with joy. Even though I'm so tired lately (mentally and physically), I am so happy. God is amazing, He's definitely keeping me in His arms. I pray that He keeps my family under His watch and that my friends are building a relationship with Him. I love my God. He is my rock.
