A Wee Little Update...

Now, a little about what's going on in the Gossmeyer's lives..

Carson and I are getting excited for the Fall season, as we both love this time of the year.. but I might be equally excited for the Winter season and all that comes with that as well! (A certain trip to MD may be in mind... :))

Other than being sick off and on, I've been doing great!
Let's start with school... As of right now I have only one more week of our "essentials", (the first 11 weeks of actual classroom time). Next week we are learning to do the nail painting procedures and all that goes with that! The following week (week of Oct. 17th), my class will be testing. These tests are all practicals, where we actually do the procedures. The testing will determine if we are ready to go to "the floor" or not. If we are, which I better be!, then we will begin to perform services on clients!! I'm very excited and ready to get out there! :)

I've made some incredible friends as well. I was tested when we first moved here, and failed miserably. I wanted to believe that I wouldn't make any friends and that anyone that was nice to me "had" to because they were Carson's friend. That is totally not it at all. These girls are real. I've found that I'm able to be myself around them, and know that they truly do care. We're all in or around the same season as life (young and married) and are able to relate to one another in ways I've never had before. The other night, even though Carson was working, I went to a cookout with a mixed group of Carson's (and now mine:)) friends. It was so refreshing to get to hang out!

And speaking of friends... In one week from today I will be in VA with my best friend since 4th grade, spending time with her for the last night of her unmarried life :) Though I'm flying by myself (Carson isn't able to go) it is SO worth it!! Tabby has been an incredible friend throughout these several years.. She's the one person that when we are around each other, we pick up right where we left off last time. I love her so much and am so so so excited for her and Lee!
Not to mention, I'll get to spend some time with my amazing family as well that weekend! YAY!

Enough about me... Carson has a new job! Two nights ago was his last night at Sears. He now, with the same hours and same pay, is working less than a minute away from home at Subway! There were several reasons for his switch, but one of the main reasons is: he will have Sunday and Monday always off!! (for those that don't know or don't remember, my days off from school are these days) A couple Sunday's ago, we were able to (for the first time since the summer, I believe) spend the entire day together. I am definately looking forward to spending these days with him each week :)

Until next time.... Adios!

P.S. Don't worry... I'm giving Carson a haircut.... SOON! :)

My God HAS supplied all my needs... and more!

As I sit here in the comfort of my own home, I hear in the distance the sounds of the Tremont High School Friday night football game going on.. people laughing and having a good time together. I have in the back of my mind (or maybe a little more towards the front) the thoughts and images of my family and some friends spending time together in my hometown, preparing for the Autumn Glory Parade in the morning. Every once in a while, I hear the sound of a car nearby outside.. I look, realize it's not Carson (knowing good and well that he won't be home for a few more hours), and then slouch back down on the couch.

It's almost as if I'm depressed and lonely; wishing I could be laughing and having a good time, spending time with my family, or even slouching on the couch, still, but with my husband by my side. To add to it all, I've not really been feeling well the past couple of days... napping during breaks at school, sleeping as soon as I get home from school, etc.

Yes, it would be great if I could be with one of those people I love. Yes, it would be great to spend my Friday night "doing" something. Yes, it would be great if I felt 100% again. BUT! Don't I have so much to be thankful for already?
Philippians 4:19 comes to mind:

"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." -ESV

I have a roof over my head. I have a family that, from 11 hours away, still loves me when they are having a good time. I have friends that are amazing.. in Maryland, in Virginia, in Life Action, and here in Illinois! I have a husband that loves me to the best of his ability the way our God loves his bride. I have been learning so much at my school that I have wanted to go to for what seems like forever. Heck, I got to spend today giving and getting scalp treatments and massages, and deep conditioning treatments... and my hair feels incredible! I have food to eat, a bed to sleep in, and countless other things that are definately NOT necessary for living!

So now, after taking into perspective this "depression"... My spirits are lifted. Realizing the things that we, as humans, feel sorry for ourselves about each and every day... the things that we complain about... the things that we disrespect our authority for... it's just so stupid. Why waste our time? We are so little and He is so Great.

He WILL supply everything that we need and more! He is sovereign! He knows what He's doing! He's God for crying out loud!!! Now to get in the habit of trusting.... :)