Lots of new coming our way...

There are so many new things coming up, I felt like it required a blog post. So... If you're ready- let's get started! :) (it will probably be long!)

New #1
Of course, the BIGGEST 'new' coming up, you know about. I can't believe we are less than a month away from Bailey's due date!! We are finishing up the process of getting her sweet room ready. Kyle has been busy making furniture look like I want it to look and I'm cleaning everything from top to bottom and organizing and reorganizing the whole house. Haha- nesting much?! Yes... When I'm not exhausted and sleeping! :)

I've been so thankful for a smooth pregnancy and healthy baby this far, and of course am praying for both of those to continue. 
My favorite part? Definitely feeling her move. It's so crazy and wonderful to me!!

New #2
This goes along with Bailey's arrival. We made the decision this summer that I would stay home with her! It's a huge step for us, but we have a peace about it and trust that God will provide. For those that know me, I've always said- I would love to stay home with our baby, but if we have one while we live in Marshall, there is no doubt that I will have to work. God is good. He knew the desire of my heart and has paved the way. It was no doubt a bittersweet decision though. I have loved my time teaching in Hallsville since January '08. I have loved the people that I've worked alongside and the students I've taught.  The last couple weeks, as I've packed up my things and turned in keys, I admit there have been a few tears in the process.
                                            

New #3
Making the decision to stay home with Bailey is greatly linked to this 'new.'
In January, we are moving to Florida. We will be with a group of sweet people that are starting a church. Part of the Saltrock team is already there and by January we will hopefully all be there. We will be in a community near Jacksonville. This, of course, has been many, many months of praying and seeking God's perfect direction for our soon to be family of 3. 

With all of the 'news' we covet your prayers. Especially with new #3. There are still so many unknowns that are involved and if I focus on them, I would worry myself crazy. We know God has called us to take this step and we are going to follow in obedience. 

Some specific ways you can begin praying for us:
God will go ahead of us and pave the way.
Moving as a new family of 3.
All the additional finances that come with moving.
Kyle has to take additional graduate classes/ intern hours to meet requirements for the Florida counseling license. 
A job for Kyle... Specifically a job that will be able to count towards intern hours for license.
Possibly a job for me, depending on what he is able to find.
If I work, daycare/someone to keep Bailey.
Place to live.
The relationships that will be formed and the communities we will be serving.
A future home for Saltrock to meet at on a regular basis.  
All of the members of the Saltrock team: jobs, places to live, continue to seek God in all areas and follow Him obediently and faithfully.  

Find out a little more here: http://saltrock.at/

Above all, we want to bring God glory in all that we do and we want to make His name known. So, like I said- we covet your prayers during this sweet time of transition in our lives.