Monday, May 09, 2005

Just 25 Days Left!

If you can believe it, there's only 25 days left until Emily and I get married - that means there's only 17 days left until graduation and then my move into our new house! WOW!

God has been so good to me and Emily. I just wanted to take a moment and thank HIM for his blessings. There have been so many bumps in the road for us the last few months - car crashes, unexpected expenses and so forth - but God has always been there, seemingly one step ahead. A week before the car crash, for example, Emily and I were discussing when we'd replace her car, and that the couple we'd bought our house from was interested in selling their car, too. And, here we are a few weeks later, and that, indeed, is our path.

Matthew 6:8 says, "...for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him." What an amazing promise to rely on. When life is busy, wonderful, complicated, or in complete chaos, we can always trust in His grace and power!

One last thing - Here's a list of some folks that really have helped us over the last few months. This, by no means, is a complete list, and if someone has been left out that has made a contribution, please let me know! I would hate to overlook such special folks!

Mom and Dad (Roten)
Mom and Dad (Mattix)
Mike & Tory McCartney
Mike & LeAnne Gable
Jeremy & Kristie Smith
Michael and Mary Moore
Sarah and Kevin Spillman
Dean and Chris Mattix
Marc Brooks
Just about anyone at North Wake Church and the Woodall small group

and, yes, I'm sure I've left out some of the most important people. Good thing the internet allows you to make immediate updates to things that are published!