Fastest. Year. Ever.

As I'm writing this via my iPhone (isn't technology grand?), I can't help but think I've the past year and sit in amazement of all that has transpired. This time last year, Rebekah was about eight months pregnant and we just starting to rekindle our relationship ( a relationship I shot all to hell I might add, so her giving me a second chance was a miracle in and of it self). There was a ton of stress, not just relationally, but financially as well. It is amazing what one year can do. At the time I am writing this we are planning Layla's first birthday party! Rebekah and I have been married for five fantastic months now and I love her more now than I ever have. I made a decision during this past year that I will never stop pursuing my wife and I always want her to know that she is the love of my life, the second greatest thing to happen to me (behind my Jesus) and the I will never stop loving her!

As I have told you in past posts, Rebekah and I are taking financial peace university. We are both learning so much about planning for our future and getting to dream again. Most importantly it is opening up doors of communication that weren't there before which in turn is strengthening our relationship.

I really look forward to what the next year has in store for us as a family. First time I've been excited about the future in a long time. Ok I'm going to eat some general tso's chicken from the heb. Until next time keeping doing what the Father has called you to do. Live your life in such a way that when you are lying in your casket they say about your life, "he did God's will for his life and then he died!" Stay unashamed my brothers and sisters in Christ! Peace! <><

Scars, Gazelles and Lots of Leave!

So here we are again. It's been way to long since I've posted on here. Sorry about that. Here's what you missed:

On feb 6th I had surgery on my spine. They fused three of my lower vertebrae together. It was my first surgery ever and the first time that I have ever been put to sleep via anesthesia. Man what a trippy experience. I remember being wheeled into the operating room at about 2pm and the next thing I know it's about 3:30 am and I'm in a completely different room with a nurse taking my vitals. I have two wicked awesome scars and I'm on quite the cocktail of narcotics. The best part, though, by far, is the fact that I'm using a walker. It is annoying to have to use one but I find it highly amusing at the same time.

Because of the surgery the put me on thirty days of convalescent leave. The doctor told me Thursday that he will probably extend my leave. It has been great to be home with my girls. It also makes me look forward to next year when I get out of the Army. I am proud to say I am in the Army but I look forward to getting back to some normalcy in life.

Speaking of normalcy in life, Rebekah and I are 4 weeks into financial peace university and we are learning a lot. It's great to be able to have hope that our future financial dreams will be able to come true. We are on baby step 2 which is getting debt free. I look forward to the near future of having no payments on anything. Gazelle intense baby!

So that's we're I am right now. Hope this new year is bringing around changes for the good my brothers and sisters. Until next time stay unashamed of the gospel! 1-1-SIX FOR LIFE!!!!!!