Soccer

Today after work we signed Zoe up for soccer. She seems pretty excited. She did better than I expected at the trials. I am proud of her for wanting to try something new. It was raining, and we did wait in the rain, so now I am cold, and I can't shake it. Maybe some hot chocolate will do. I will be posting pics as soon as she starts practice and games on 02 Sep.
Today I also got tickets for Sesame Street coming to Keesler. Thomas is going to LOVE it!!!
Thanks to all those who prayed last week. Things are definitely better. Last night I went to the bridge alone. I ran the majority of the 3.6 miles. I was remembering back an old squadron commander who used to run back for me everytime and say "Michelle, think of running as a spiritual experience, even if you have to say, oh Lord Jesus, please help me make it to the end!!!" I am definitely starting to see the attraction that people develop to running. I am not totally sold yet, but I am getting there. I had a spiritual experience there on the bridge last night.

struggles

The last couple days have really been a struggle for our family. We are having a rough time as parents, and husband and wife. Seems like we are not on the same page. Sometimes we are not even reading the same book. So if you are reading this and feel inclined to pray for us, please do.
We are having power struggles with Zoe and we need some confirmation that we are doing the right things as parents. This specific time has placed so much stress on us, that we are having a hard time remembering why we got married in the first place because we are so different. So we are all in strife.
Father,
I pray that you use this time for your glory. I pray that you will use this to to draw Ryan and I closer to you and closer to each other. I pray that we will draw closer as a family as a result of this season in our lives.
Amen