My life as a Cook, has been an adventure so far! I have endured many changes and challenges. The most current change being employment. David's job has given me the opportunity to cut back my hours and for now...staying at home. I have now entered my third week at home and I am loving it. I have accomplished so many things that I have not been able to keep up with for years. Painting, empty laundry baskets, cooking on a regular basis (my favorite) and spending more time with the kids!! My first week off was Spring break for the kids, it was great to be able to go away and not worry about "things at work". We took the kids and friends to Gatlinburg, rented a large cabin and had a relaxing, yet full of adventure time.
For several years now I have sat out of serving in any area of ministry. During this time, I was searching for a church for the family as well as sitting back and being fed. I am happy to report that we have found the church we feel God would like for us to attend and areas of ministry that He would like for us to serve. This is an amazing feeling as it has been a long time coming!!! I am looking forward to digging my hands (as well as David's hands) in the childrens ministry at Crossroads Church and helping it become an inviting place for kids to come and learn about the love of Jesus! Crossroads in a new ministry of TRBC and we are excited to be a part of a growing church where people who enter the doors know they are loved and welcome and the Doctrine is sound!
God is truly blessing us, but be in prayer for the challenges that face us as we try to blend our families. I am happy to report that my kids are happy, healthy and doing well with all the changes! I am enjoying the adult relationship that I am now able to have with Brooke and Brittani, Kyleigh is at a tough age (middle school) but fun and full of life! Jordon...lets just say that he is spoiled to mommy and I love it!! :-) While I have not been able to build a relationship with David's children, I love each of them and look forward to the day that I am able to spend time with them.
