Blah, I'm sick this weekend. And it couldn't have come at a worse time. I am scheduled for surgery this Wednesday morning (read why here) and they will not "put me under" if I have any sort of infection. So I've spent the past couple days taking it easy and just drinking lots of water and taking vitamins.

These are a few of my favorite things right now...

And by "taking it easy" I mean - working on my hubby's blog design, showing up to sing a few songs last night at a fall festival, red-boxing with friends at our place (until josh and I fell asleep like an old couple), staying home from church this morning (very sad) and now watching football and rooting for Tebow to do well! Speaking of Tebow... have any of you heard about the new "tebowing" movement? I'm not sure what to think about this...

Tebowing: to get down on a knee and start praying, even if everyone else around you is doing something completely different.

I love that Tebow takes a knee after a game to thank God. And I believe he genuinely means it to give God glory. I know some people are going to miss the whole point of this act and do it all in jest, while others are going to claim this is worshiping Tebow rather than God. I get it. I think it's silly. But how funny are these picture?!

Do you plan on tebowing?

Hello again! Just dropping in to say, I'm alive. But if you're reading this blog, you probably already know that - I am always a tweetin' or a facebookin' anyway. Last week was my "fall break" from teaching, so I spent the week visiting with my sister and mom in Jacksonville while Josh was away. We had a great time. I hadn't seen my sister since she became a 'Mrs.' in June. That was way too long! This also happened to be her birthday week, so it worked out even better that I could be there to "celebrate" 22 years of life with her. She was a great hostess and had her place decorated so nice and comfortable for us to stay in. Which reminds me, I forgot to get pictures of it (sorry, Court!) Guess that means I'll need to go back soon. ;)

I did take some pictures of our outings though (Josh took my SLR to Egypt, so thanks to my handy-dandy iPhone for these shots).We went to the Towncenter, Starbucks, Mellow Mushroom, Barnes and Noble, Avenues Mall, Olive Garden... you know, the usual girly places.

I talked with Josh on Skype wherever I had Wifi. It was so neat to be able to actually SEE him while he was in Egypt! I did not expect to be able to do that. But it was such a blessing. The time change was different though. There is a six hour difference between Jacksonville and Egypt. Most of the time, he was getting up when I was going to bed! And he would go to bed when my day was just getting started. It was crazy. I was always counting hours in my head to figure out what time it was over there. No more of that, though... because he's sitting right in front of me on his comfy chair. :)

That's right, Josh is home.

First of all, I just want to say thank you to everyone who wrote me in response to my "Vulnerable" post. I was blown away with the comments and messages I received! Thanks to those of you who were vulnerable with me in return. It wasn't easy to share, but I'm thankful I did.

Tomorrow (or today, depending on when you read this) my husband leaves for nine days to Africa. I am so blessed that I married a man who is bold and passionate about serving Jesus. And will go anywhere and everywhere he is called. But, I am definitely going to miss him!

We went out to eat last night at a yummy Japanese restaurant for some one on one time. I enjoy his company so much. By the time we got home, a song was already brewing in my mind and I sat down to write it. (He's easy to write about. ;) )

He is the reason that I smile. And the reason I'm laughing all the time. For sure.

Hope it makes you feel all tingly inside!

You are the Reason

I know a secret I wish that I could tell you You can try and guess it I'll only give you one clue

It has to do with you It has to do with you

Seashells and sunsets The sound of the ocean Our feet leave an imprint Our hearts beat in rhythm

It has to do with you It has to do with you

Chorus: You are the reason that I smile You are the reason that I'm laughing all the time You never seem to mind You are the reason I believe That love is real and will never leave I know that this is true The reason is you

There is a picture That sits on my nightstand The last thing on my mind And the first thing in my hand

It has to do with you It has to do with you

Repeat Chorus

In the way you hold my hand when I am scared In the way you make my dreams your every prayer The sparkle in my eyes The way I feel tonight

Repeat Chorus