Decade in Review, Part 2

2005
* Moved to Keeley Lane in Choudrant, LA and had a year-long blast with Josh and J'Nell, and Ben and Lindsey.
* Spent 4th of July with the gang at Steven Knapp's family's place on the lake.
* Planned to celebrate our one year anniversary in Houston, but Hurricane Katrina ruined it. Clint surprised me with a weekend in Natchez instead.
* Hurricane Rita blew through and Terry came and stayed with us for a few days.
* The whole crew got roped into helping Steven Knapp remodel his home. He would call it "Paint Blast 2005" or "Tile Fest 2005" and make it seem like a party just to get people to come over a help.
* Spent lots of fun times with the Phillips family. Made me realize I wanted a big family and I wanted to be just like Mrs. Andrea.

2006
* Started bringing a whole crew of kids to FBC Ruston. We started with just a couple of kids and by the time it ended we were up to 15 or more. Two or three of them came to know Christ, which made those scary van rides well worth it.
* Clint was offered a great assistanship at MSU and we decided to take it.
* Conclave was at Tech and Clint was in charge. A very busy spring.
* Moved to Starkville, MS where we knew one person.
* Took a three week crash course in Tupelo, MS to get certified to teach. Got a middle school English job in Columbus.
* Decided to wait another year to start a family.
* Found out I was pregnant all along.
* Cried almost every day of my first semester teaching and sent 45 kids to the office.
* Clint took a refereeing job and a Catfish One job to help support new baby.
* Spent a lot of time at the Long's house while Clint worked all the time. Couldn't have made it without John and Leanne!

2007
* Teaching got a little easier
* Had Jack in April. The next few months is a blur of bottles, naps, and diapers.
* Returned to Lee Middle School in August as a team leader.
* Still cried once a week and vowed never to teach again.

2008
* Clint became very busy with dissertation and end of program classes.
* Found out Leanne was pregnant and was ecstatic. Threw a surprise baby shower.
* Clint was offered jobs in DeRidder and Alexandria, and we prayed a lot.
* Decided on Alexandria.
* Moved away from Starkville. Very sad times.
* Got a job at ASH teaching Biology and got Jack into Calvary Day Care.
* Visited a thousand church trying to find our niche.
* Finally decided on Calvary Baptist Church and we love it!
* Decided we were ready for another baby
* Hurricane Gustav came through, cancelling a week of school. I learned to sew while stuck in the apartment for a week.
* Bought a house with a big yard. We love it!

2009
* Struggled with infertility issues. Got some bad test results and decided to adopt.
* Found out I was pregnant
* Sewed a lot.
* Found out It's a Girl!
* Lots of time playing with Jack: "The days are long but the years are short."
* Took a mini-family vacation to Baton Rouge where we went to a water park and stayed with Jenn and Drew.
* Counting down weeks to Sydney Kaye!

The Next Ten Years...
* Have more kids...biological and adopted.
* Get a master's degree in something
* Go on a mission trip with Clint
* Become involved in whatever my kids are into.
* Share Jesus with my coworkers and students.


I look forward to seeing what God will do in the next ten years of my life. He is in control and as long as I am pursuing His will and living life to further His kingdom, my life will be interesting!