Just keep trusting... trusting... trusting...

It's been a rough month for Steve and I. September is the anniversary of my sister's death along with her birthday, and we received news today that Steve's uncle, Tim Williams, passed away after a long struggle with a brain tumor that was only recently discovered. He had an operation a few weeks ago, went into a coma, came out of a coma, then passed away. None of us expected it. If anything, we thought he was doing better. In light of these events, we need a lot of prayer, yet we have a lot to praise the Lord for. One of our friends was married last night!. It was a beautiful wedding, and we enjoyed being reminded of how happy and excited we were that day and especially now to be married to each other! It's so awesome! Going through these trials, we gain a deeper sense of God's wisdom when he created marriage, how he created us to be comforters and encouragers of one another. I'm reminded of this song:

I Just Keep Trusting My Lord

I just keep trusting my Lord as I walk a long
I just keep trusting my Lord and He gives a song
Though the storm clouds darken the sky o'er the heav'nly trail
I just keep trusting my Lord, He will never fail
He's a faithful friend, such a faithful friend
I can count on Him to the very end
Though the storm clouds darken the sky o'er the heav'nly trail
I just keep trusting my Lord, He will never fail

I just keep trusting my Lord on the narrow way
I just keep trusting my Lord as He leads each day
Though the road is weary at times and I'm sad and blue
I just keep trusting my Lord, He will see me through
He's a faithful guide, such a faithful guide
He is always there walking by my side
Though the road is weary at times and I'm sad and blue
I just keep trusting my Lord, He will see me through

Written by John W. Peterson

We went on a hike the other day to the North Falls of Silver Creek State Park. I didn't take this picture, but I borrowed it to share with you what a gorgeous area we live in! Please come visit! We would love to have you, and be your free tour guides!

We also bought tickets to fly to Wisconsin (back home for me) for Christmas!! I feel as if December is just around the corner, anxiously checking off each day on the calendar! Who cares about Santa? I'm psyched to see my family! I now understand why Steve is so excited for snow. I can't wait to go sledding. The winter rains haven't even started, and I'm ready for snow. Most likely because I don't have to live in it for months. :) I'm enjoying the autumn weather that has fallen on the valley. The leaves are already changing, the wind is cold and crisp, and I feel like I can smell pumpkin pie and apple cider every morning! Yay! I love fall!





I'll attempt to post some of my favorite holiday season recipes in the next couple of posts.





Love you all!