Currently...

our house is an absolute wreck! For two weeks now, I've been off and on again packing. You might ask, off and on again? Yes, it's been that way because Adam and I have been busy just going, going, going! We've been making trips back and forth to Bassett and Quinton, as well as to Adam's family, our church, and the past two days I was out as a chaperon to our youth for Liberty University's SBCV Studentz Camp "for a night" retreat. It was wonderful and I know the youth as well as myself got a lot out of it, but I sure am glad to be back home!

So being that I'm finally at home, you'd think I'd be ready to get on the ball with packing again, right? No! I've lost my "mojo" as  one movie character put it. And it's simple, right?! Get your butt off the couch, grab a box and start piling stuff in it! Sheesh. Yet, I simply just want to  take a break from it. I'm sad or emotional, just lazy. Ahh, well I do have all of next week, and if I finish everything now then what would I do next week?! Sigh. Yes, I'm a genius. Happy Friday to all!

We're Moving!!!

For the few of you that read this blog, I am sorry I haven't been an avid blogger lately. Two weekends ago I went on a girls' mini-vacay to Cape Charles with the Leverett girls (which I plan to blog about soon). Then last weekend Adam and I were busy helping our pastor and his family move. And the weeks/days in between have been spent packing here as well as visiting friends and going back to Bassett to take care of necessary paper work, getting into my new classroom, and checking out houses to buy!

YES, YES, YES you read that correctly! We're going to be buying our very first home! I am elated! We have been looking at several houses on the Internet, and I went with my parents and Hazel to view some when I was in town on Wednesday. Needless to say of the four I saw, three were a BIG disappointment--they were absolutely horrendous--and would need lots of renovations before you could even move in! There was however one that I absolutely loved! We're planning on going back in the next week so both Adam and myself can look and hopefully find one where we can place an offer. God has been so good to us and I am overjoyed with the work He is doing! In the meantime, most of my time is spent packing--the house is a wreck! We'll be keeping our stuff in storage until we find a house, and we'll be living with my parents for roughly a month or two until then, which will help us save some money! I'll be back to blog with an update soon, in the meantime pray the Lord has a house set aside for us!

Tell me about.....your brother-in-loves!

Yes, you read that correctly. I wrote typed brother-in-loves, not laws! Those guys are wonderful and I am so lucky to call them my brothers! If it weren't for Luke, I would have never met my prince charming! Let's go back a couple of years...

From left to right: Joel, my hubby (Adam), and Luke!

Here's the story: Luke and I went to college together. Neither one of us remember meeting the other, what an impression we made, right?! But not too long after he started his freshman year at Bluefield, we became friends and started hanging out. By the next school year we were working together on SUB and were having a blast! I met Luke's family that Fall, in September of 2007 when they came up to visit him for his birthday. That was the first time I met Adam, but said to say there wasn't any of that "love at first sight" cliches. The next time I saw Adam was the spring of 2008 when Luke needed help moving out of the dorm. Prior to the summer of 2008, Luke had invited several of us to come to Mobjack for a visit, but I never had the chance, until that summer, when we both went to help at YEC in Richmond. After YEC, Luke invited myself and two other guys to come hang out for the weekend at his parent's house. I went, and wham bam just like that Adam and I hit it off and the rest is history! Therefore, without Luke, I would have never met my wonderful hubby.

Anywho, enough about me and Adam, isn't this post about Luke & Joel?! Right! Luke is an amazing brother-in-love! Everyone who meets him, likes him! YES, this is true! He is a very amiable, smart, laid-back, handsome, and adventuresome kind of guy! He keeps his priorities in check and makes the best decisions that he feels God wants him to make. His faith is his foundation! He's supportive and kind and can irritate me, just like my little brother does, and he's got a wonderful girlfriend, whom he loves dearly, whom I hope to call my sister-in-love one day!

Adam and I with Hazel, Luke, and Joel!

Joel on the other hand, wow! This kid has grown up fast! He's become such an adventuresome, strong willed, pursuant individual. Before college, you could usually find him reading a Ted Dekker book, piddling with some melodies on the piano, and swimming in the creek. Now, he's always venturing to new places, making his mark on the world! I am impressed that Joel came "out of his shell" and has taken life by the horns--he really knows how to carpe diem!  I am proud of who he is, and I'm excited to see where the Lord is leading him! I'm so very thankful to call these wonderful men, my brother-in-loves! Thank you Lord for giving me such a wonderful family!

Praise the Lord!

I have some WoNdErFuL news! I got the job in Bassett! I had my second interview, this time with the principal, one of the assistant principals, and my former teacher, Mr. Martin--whom also was one of my references). The interview went great! I was extra jittery, but managed to calm my nerves after being able to talk to Mr. Martin a bit before actually going into the interview. I nailed each question asked and answered with confidence! I was very proud of how I appeared and presented myself. I daresay that I had not gotten this job, I would have specifically wanted details as to why not!

After the interview I went back home feeling great and upbeat! I was hoping to hear a phone call from HR that day. Didn't the principal state that they would make a recommendation to HR and then get back to for taking care of paperwork and fingerprinting, etc.? Surely a principal wouldn't say this to every candidate?! After working myself up into a good frenzy, my stomach was all in knots by about 6pm that same night. I of course talked to my husband who told me I was worrying over something I shouldn't, but of course I couldn't "let it go." By Friday, I long forgot about the interview (ok well as much as I could) and was eagerly looking forward to the trip the Leverett girls (Adam's mother's family) were taking--we went to Cape Charles for the weekend (pictures and post to come soon)! So needless to say by the time I had "let it go" I got the call, and surprisingly enough, HR isn't open on Fridays, but this one particular lady went in and decided to gimme the call. I'm glad she did or else I'm sure my heart would still be pounding away with anxiety. But all this is to say that the Lord is good, and all the praise and glory belong to him! So now we're off on to a new adventure....moving!

Yes, this actually happened...

I'm just now catching up to blogging regularly since school is officially out for summer, praise the Lord! I was never so anxious to be done with school as I was last year and this year! With that being said, this post is one I meant to write up in April, but forgot to do so. Therefore, without further ado allow me to introduce to you, Miss Piggy , a sow who happened to find her way to our house one evening.

She was a very energetic pig, as if on a mission. She meandered around a bit, first looking for something to eat, then wisely chose to leave before she too might become eaten! In actuality, we found out she belongs to some neighbors who live down a lane about a quarter of a mile down our road.

For the record, no animals were hurt in the publishing of this post!

Mothers & Fathers

We are "family."
Chappelears & Davises.

So this may be a little late, but mothers and fathers can be appreciated all year, not just on a particular day, right? Right! If it weren't for the people  featured in the picture to the right, my parents (Mike & Berta) are on the left, while Adam's parents (Marty & Al) are on the right. Without our folks, neither of us would be here, and that would be very sad indeed. Our parents have also directed and guided us to the Lord. They each have set examples of what it means to follow Christ and have marriages that honor the Lord. Adam and I are very thankful that both our parents are still together; each couple has actually been married for 25+ years, an amount Adam I hope to reach one day as well!

Mike, Marie, and Berta.

I am so thankful for my parents and in-laws! They are some amazing adults! My parents are my best friends. There's not a thing I could not tell them, if you don't believe me just ask! My parents have always been there to support me and love me no matter what crazy ideas or dumb mistakes I made. I am thankful that have pushed me to always do my best and never, ever give up! Hard work always pays off, and the Lord never leads you astray. Thank you mom and dad for being there for me! You mean the world to me!

Al, Adam, and Marty.

Many people talk about how wonderful married life is, but don't mention too many of the extra things that come along, such as in-laws. I am very blessed to have such a close relationship with my in-laws, I enjoy the honesty and openness that we have with one another. Here's a tidbit for those who don't know the reason we're so close is because when I graduated from college I was looking for experience substitute teaching, and I figured I'd go back home and live with my parents, thus keeping mine and Adam's relationship long distance. Well Marty called my mother and the two of them got to talking and before I knew it, after I had visited before Christmas, I was asked to come move in with them to a) get that experience to help open a door somewhere and b) to be closer to my sweetheart and develop our relationship a bit further. I'm pretty sure we all know that (b) was the reason I went. Despite the case that those were some odd circumstances, I am so thankful for that experience. Marty & Al welcomed me into their house as if I were one of their own, and through that experience I learned a lot about the Davis family that I doubt I would have learned otherwise and vice versa! (Poor Marty & Al didn't know what to do with a loud overly excited girl in the house since they had only boys)! However, with that being said, I highly doubt Adam and I would have been engaged so soon or married had it not been for that experience.

Both of our parents have been extremely supportive of our relationship and each of us feel that the other's parents have done nothing but treat the other as they would their own son/daughter. We are so very blessed to have them in our lives and we hope to one day become the kind of parents they have been to us. It is our prayer that the Lord would bless them doubly even though we owe them more than money or words could ever express. So thank you mom and dad! We love you both! (And yes we hope to bring some grandchildren into this world before too long)!

Just Because

Adam brought these lovelies home one evening after work. He sure did sweep me off my feet! I love it when he surprises me like this, it shows that he's still actively pursuing my heart. I love you, Adam! You're the best husband and I'm so glad the Lord brought us together, I couldn't imagine my life without you! Thank you for everything you do and for being exactly who you are, I'm so in love with you!

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