Last week Andy got the official offer for a new job with AT&T! We were pretty sure he would get the job after his interview a few weeks ago but they were still waiting on background checks before they could make the official offer. Thankfully everything came back clean and he is set to start on July 30! He is so excited! Not only does this job pay more than his last position with AT&T, but it is the kind of work he loves to do. The Lord has really blessed!
It's been a rough 6 months for us. First with Andy getting sick and spending time in the hospital and a month of home healthcare. Then getting laid off the day he was well enough to go back to work, and 5 months of unemployment. It has seemed like one trial after another and it can be easy to get discouraged and wonder why all this i happening to us, but through all of this God has shown us that HE is in control, not us, and we need to trust Him.
One of my newest favorite songs is called For my good, and for His glory. It talks about how every trial we go through is ultimately for our good, but also to bring glory to God. He is the one who has been there with us through it all and we are so grateful for all He has taught us through it all.
In other news, I'm am registered for Fall semester classes! I've had to put college on the back burner for the past year but the doors have opened for me to go back this year and I'm SO excited!!!
Well that pretty much brings you up to date on our lives!
Talk to ya'll later!
Oh wait!!!!........Also this past week Andy and I celebrated our 10 month anniversary! I can't believe how fast it has gone by! It will one year before we know it!!! :)
Friday, July 9, 2010
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
In sickness and in health
For the past five days I've had a horrible ear infection. I haven't had one in years and had forgotten how awful they are. Thankfully my wonderful husband has been taking very good care of me. He makes me coffee and brings it to me in bed and has been helping out with the chores.
I'm truly blessed to have such a wonderful husband. He loves me and takes care of me even when I'm not sick. It's very sad to hear of marriages where neither the husband or the wife care for their spouse when they're sick. I've heard the comment made that "it's just because you're still newlyweds." To me that is no excuse for laziness in your marriage. Newlyweds or not, every husband and wife have a responsibility to each other and no length of time changes that.
In our church, the last few weeks have brought all the adult Sunday school classes together for a series of lessons on marriage. The lessons focus on various aspects of marriage. They have been very helpful. Even though Andy and I haven't even been married a year, there are a lot of trials that can come to a new marriage. We have definitely seen our share of trials in the last 10 months, but thankfully the Lord has been there through them all and ultimately every trial has brought us closer to God and to each other.
I'm so thankful that God blessed me with such a wonderful man. He truly is more than I ever thought I would have in a husband. God truly does bless. I know I have some readers who aren't married, and my advise for you is to be patient. The perfect man or woman for you is out there and the Lord will bring him or her in His time. As most of my friends and family will attest to, patience has never been one of my virtues, but I'm so glad that I waited for the perfect one God had for me. There is such a peace in knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that you are with the one God created for you. Marriage is wonderful and truly worth the wait!!!
I'm truly blessed to have such a wonderful husband. He loves me and takes care of me even when I'm not sick. It's very sad to hear of marriages where neither the husband or the wife care for their spouse when they're sick. I've heard the comment made that "it's just because you're still newlyweds." To me that is no excuse for laziness in your marriage. Newlyweds or not, every husband and wife have a responsibility to each other and no length of time changes that.
In our church, the last few weeks have brought all the adult Sunday school classes together for a series of lessons on marriage. The lessons focus on various aspects of marriage. They have been very helpful. Even though Andy and I haven't even been married a year, there are a lot of trials that can come to a new marriage. We have definitely seen our share of trials in the last 10 months, but thankfully the Lord has been there through them all and ultimately every trial has brought us closer to God and to each other.
I'm so thankful that God blessed me with such a wonderful man. He truly is more than I ever thought I would have in a husband. God truly does bless. I know I have some readers who aren't married, and my advise for you is to be patient. The perfect man or woman for you is out there and the Lord will bring him or her in His time. As most of my friends and family will attest to, patience has never been one of my virtues, but I'm so glad that I waited for the perfect one God had for me. There is such a peace in knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that you are with the one God created for you. Marriage is wonderful and truly worth the wait!!!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
I'm a terrible blogger!
Wow! I have had my blog for over a year now and this is only my sixth post! Writing has never been my thing. I can do it but it just doesn't come natural to me. I'm going to try to do better! :)
I guess part of the reason I don't blog much is that nothing really new and exciting has happened lately. Andy still hasn't found a job. He has an interview on monday with a tech company and a possible job opportunity back with AT&T. Either job would be great for him. He would much prefer to be a technician than stuck behind a desk all day.
As for me, I'm still happy staying home and taking care of my husband and dogs. I'm planning on returning to school in September. I'm in the process of filling out financial papers and looking through class schedules. I'm really excited about going back!
I've also been involved with a friend of ours political campaign. Paul Curtman is running for State Rep in our district. I've been organizing fundraisers and political events for him. The Lord is really opening a lot of doors for him in this election. It definitely has been and will continue to be a fight all the way to November. If you are interested in checking Paul out you can go to his website at www.paulcurtman.com
He has also written a book called Don't tread on me which you can purchase on his website. All proceeds and donations go to help Paul's campaign. He can use all help he can get. This country is great need of people with high moral character and Christian standards like Paul.
Well I guess that"s all for now. Hopefully you all will start hearing from me more often! :)
I guess part of the reason I don't blog much is that nothing really new and exciting has happened lately. Andy still hasn't found a job. He has an interview on monday with a tech company and a possible job opportunity back with AT&T. Either job would be great for him. He would much prefer to be a technician than stuck behind a desk all day.
As for me, I'm still happy staying home and taking care of my husband and dogs. I'm planning on returning to school in September. I'm in the process of filling out financial papers and looking through class schedules. I'm really excited about going back!
I've also been involved with a friend of ours political campaign. Paul Curtman is running for State Rep in our district. I've been organizing fundraisers and political events for him. The Lord is really opening a lot of doors for him in this election. It definitely has been and will continue to be a fight all the way to November. If you are interested in checking Paul out you can go to his website at www.paulcurtman.com
He has also written a book called Don't tread on me which you can purchase on his website. All proceeds and donations go to help Paul's campaign. He can use all help he can get. This country is great need of people with high moral character and Christian standards like Paul.
Well I guess that"s all for now. Hopefully you all will start hearing from me more often! :)
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Life lately
Life at the Loeffel house has been pretty uneventful these past few weeks. Andy is still out of work but the Lord has provide for our needs and been teaching us to rely on Him for everything.
I guess the most exciting thing that has happened is that we have a new baby! Her name is Abby! She is a beautiful 5 year old yellow lab. We weren't planning on getting another dog until we got into a bigger house, but she just fell into our laps!
Andy and I got home one night and as I was getting out of the car I heard something walking behind the car. As I stood up this dog slowly creeped toward me and then ran off. I could see she had a collar and an ID tag so Andy and I tried to catch her so we could call her owner. Unfortunately she was extremely nervous and wouldn't let us get near her. We decided to bring our other dog Maddie out to see if she would come near her. After awhile we managed to get her into the back yard and I called her owner to come get her. When he got here, he told us that she has been running off a lot and they were at their wits end with her. He said they were probably going to have to find a new home for her. She is such a sweetheart and with her being so nervous we thought she may have been abused in the past. We just fell in love with her so we told the guy we would take her. She settled right in and now she is part of our family. Maddie loves her and they get along great! The only down side is now the house has gotten even smaller! Oh well! I choice to think that our house isn't small, it's cozy! :)
I guess the most exciting thing that has happened is that we have a new baby! Her name is Abby! She is a beautiful 5 year old yellow lab. We weren't planning on getting another dog until we got into a bigger house, but she just fell into our laps!
Andy and I got home one night and as I was getting out of the car I heard something walking behind the car. As I stood up this dog slowly creeped toward me and then ran off. I could see she had a collar and an ID tag so Andy and I tried to catch her so we could call her owner. Unfortunately she was extremely nervous and wouldn't let us get near her. We decided to bring our other dog Maddie out to see if she would come near her. After awhile we managed to get her into the back yard and I called her owner to come get her. When he got here, he told us that she has been running off a lot and they were at their wits end with her. He said they were probably going to have to find a new home for her. She is such a sweetheart and with her being so nervous we thought she may have been abused in the past. We just fell in love with her so we told the guy we would take her. She settled right in and now she is part of our family. Maddie loves her and they get along great! The only down side is now the house has gotten even smaller! Oh well! I choice to think that our house isn't small, it's cozy! :)
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Our babies!
Caught him laying on my lap top trying to keep warm!
So handsome!!!
We hadn't turned the furnace on yet for the winter!!! :)
Loves to lay on the bed!!!
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