"Normalcy"

Isn't normalcy surprisingly wonderful? It's amazing how much we take it for granted and even get restless with it. When our world is rocked though or change happens, we tend to cling to it as if it was our best friend.
I'm not sure what my definition of normal is. I guess it would be anytime that Luke is home. I know it's crazy, but one of my favorite things to do when Luke is here is to go grocery shopping at the commissary. Most people loath the thought of grocery day, but for me, I get to have a glimpse into our future. The number one positive is that I get great deals! They even have a section just for sale stuff! It's the best! Number two is that I get to be with the heros of our nation and I get to pretend like I live among them. It's still a novelty to me, military bases. That's, most likely, where we'll raise our children and have so many good memories. I get excited just thinking about it!
I think that's why I can't step foot in the commissary when Luke's gone. It makes me acutely aware that I'm alone. That things aren't normal. The one I vowed to spend my life with doesn't always get to be with me.
Luke got home last weekend and ever since I've been so thankful for the nights we get to share, for the excitement and the fast beating of my heart when I hear him unlock the door to the apartment after a day of work & the days that we get to take Lexi for a walk.
Always appreciate the time with your spouse. Never take for granted the little "hellos" you get to say to each other at the end of the day. Relish in the times you get to do the "every day things" like getting groceries. Keep in mind that "normal" = wonderful.
I know I won't...

Thoughts inspired by "A New Kind of Christian"

I've been reading a book called "A New Kind of Christian." If you would've asked me yesterday or last week what I thought about it, I probably would have given you a vague or negative answer. I just wasn't getting into it (or getting it for that matter). Today it really got me thinking.
In one of the early chapters the author talks about the Bible. He says that it's not necessarily the end all and be all for our lives. He said we should take it more like a book of wisdom, not one that has the answer to every problem. Now, before you yell at me for reading this book, hear me out. I don't agree with everything the book says, but I definitely can appreciate a book that gets me thinking.
I was driving to Batteries Plus for work this afternoon and started thinking about God/Jesus. I realized that all my life, I've been worshipping the God of the Bible that I know. I get my opinion of Him from my understanding of the Bible. This would be great if I was an amazing person who interpreted the Bible exactly as God said it and knew every tiny crevice and corner of it. Not so though...I'll admit...I never will know it like that. So why am I basing my thoughts of Him and worship of Him on that?
Here's my new challenge. I'm going to worship God for who He is (earth shattering right?). I know that's not a new concept, but I think I'm finally starting to get it. God/Jesus is not just someone who lived in Biblical times and did great things. Why am I worshipping Him like He is?
I want to worship a mysterious person (God) who romances me every day and makes me smile. I want to worship a God that adores me and whom I adore. I want to worship a REAL person (God). I hope this isn't disrespectful or blasphemous, but isn't there something sexy about mystery? Doesn't it just leave you wanting more of someone? Isn't it exciting when you find new things about them that you didn't know? Why don't I let God's mystery draw me to Him? Why do I love Him for only what I know, when there is so much more to love Him for that I haven't even found out yet?
God is good, God is real, and God is not just in the Bible. He's here, with me, whispering things to me, romancing and exciting me. I want to learn more about this God...

PS...I DO believe that the Bible is the end all and be all...not just a book of wisdom :)

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I was reading a friend's blog today and she unknowingly inspired me to create my own. Luke loves writing blogs, so I thought this would be the perfect spot for us to share our thoughts and news.

I (the planner/control freak) have so many things to look forward to in the upcoming year. We're going to start trying to have a baby soon, in November, we will find out where we will be stationed with the Army, Luke will become an officer, etc.

It may sound weird, but I'm starting to get restless for change. I know some don't enjoy it and I don't always either, but I'm excited for our future! Luke always reminds me to enjoy this year as it will be the last one like it. After this, our lives are in for a major overhaulin'.

Since we don't live near our families, I hope this will help us stay in touch with family and friends more easily. So here's the new spot to find out what's going on with the Wandering Mas's...get it??? Genius right????