It’s Amazing Grace

I’ve been on summer vacation for a week now. It’s cool having the whole summer off. July 9 is the first day of cross-country practice. Since Scott resigned as the head coach it not an assurance that I will be coaching the athletes. But I put in my application today to apply for the head XC/Track coaches position. I’m praying that I will be able to get it. Curtis and I are going to Trendwest Resorts in Indio this Thursday through Saturday for a free trip. My mommy’s birthday this past Friday was a success, she turned 55 yrs. old. And, last but not least I went to the dentist and got BRACES! I have to wear them for two years–seems like a long time. They said I have to come back in 5 weeks for my bottom braces. I didn’t understand why! On July 3 I will be going back to get my wisdom teeth extracted. I had one extracted last year at Western Dental. That was a horrible experience. They didn’t put me to sleep…never again will I go there! This time I will be put “under” and Curtis will be my designated driver. They will be pulling out 7 wisdom teeth…yes, I had 8 last year. People seem to be amazed at that. I thought maybe I should check and see if I can get into the Guinness book of world records. It wouldn’t hurt to try!

I’m so excited this Thursday will be my last day of work until September rolls around again. Even more exciting is that Wednesday and Thursday are minimum days and I get to leave the school at noon time.

Curtis and I are taking a free weekend trip at the end of this month to a Trendwest resort in Indio. I have no idea what there is to do out there. I hope we don’t get bored out of our minds.

You know, it’s so amazing to me that Curtis and I will be celebrating our 5th year anniversary on August 3. I didn’t know it has been five years until he reminded me. He tried to mess with me and pretend like he was hurt by my lack of memory. It was pretty funny. He said, “Yeah, you put up with me for five years, do you think you can put up with me for another five years?” I said, “of course–I’ll do so til’ the day one of us dies.” I love how God has worked miracles in our marriage over the past 5 years. It’s amazing what God can do when you let go control of situations and let Him work as He see’s fit. And, it’s so much easier when you give all your burdens to Him. I know, it’s so hard to let go and give up control. It feels like when I’m on an airplane or one of those scary rides at Magic Mountain. I feel like I have no control of what’s going to happen but it’s going to happen anyway. It’s such a releif when it’s all over! And, I never look forward to the next rollercoaster ride. That is, the scary rides in life and marriage. But I know I’ll be alright as long as I stay focused on giving God control. I need less of me and more of Him! You know, it’s funny! Years ago it was me trying to push Curtis to pray and read our bibles together. When I gave it to God and trusted Him regardless of the outcome He worked in both of our hearts. I never thought I would ever in a million years hear Curtis apologize for being a jerk all those years. I think he understands me a little better now. Also, I never thought he would end up being the one to push us to pray and read our bibles together. Curtis is more adamant about it than I am now. I have become the lazy one! Well, I guess I need to pull myself up by my bootstraps and take advantage of the wonderful blessings God has worked in our marriage.