Finally...

...we are getting settled!

We ordered our new bed, and it will arrive on March 2nd! (Don't worry; I did NOT pay what they are asking for it now! I got it for about 60% off of what it is now).

Our house is absolutely a disaster! I refuse to post pictures; I do NOT want to remember my home looking like it does now.

Robert has discovered how loudly (and painfully) I grind my teeth at night. I've had to wear my retainers to bed every night for this week. But I've found that it is extremely painful to have both in for 8 hours, so I'm switching off and on now.

On Sunday, we are opening our gifts from the wedding at my mom's. It's less than a month from the wedding, which means I'll get those thank-you cards out in less than 2 months, which was my goal. :)

I've begun making new items in my shop, and I've got about 3 more to add this weekend! (hopefully).

Anyway, as soon as I get it together around the house, I'll try to post more updates and pix. Gotta sleep now1

As soon as we get home...

... I am embarking on a new journey.

Recently, I have really felt the Lord tugging at my heart strings. He knows how unhappy I am at my job - which is going nowhere - and yet, that I am thankful at the same time for the employment that I have.

Today, when I logged on to check our bank accounts (I have not been good about it while we've been in Hawaii), I noticed that my paycheck from last week (which was all vacation, except for 2 days, and should have been the same pay), was significantly more than the previous week, which was the same as last week - 40 hours. I'm hoping it means that I'm getting a raise - or it was a bonus - or something.

But, nonetheless, I am still feeling very uncomfortable.

My work environment has become toxic. I can't even make it through a day without getting upset or angry with my co-workers. There is one good thing about my job - I am employed, and earn a paycheck. I see no other good coming from it, though.

I feel like I need to get moving on my shop (etsy), and clear out all the rest of my eBay stuff so that I can turn over a new leaf, and start saving for my dreams.

And so, here are my long-term career goals:

1) Purchasing several acres of land in Snohomish County.

2) Building our home on some of that land, in a secluded area of it.

3) Building our inn, with Angie as our head chef, and Leah helping me coordinate parties and events.

4) Seating up to 500 for a meal.

5) Lodging for up to 100.

6) Stables for Ashley to run her equestrian center with Erica.

7) To get there sooner rather than later.

I know it may seem far-fetched, but lately I cannot stop dreaming about it all. Truthfully. I hope to still have my shop, which has been horribly neglected this year due to our wedding.

BUT NOW, WE ARE MARRIED!! Which means I will be dedicating more time to my shop, and less time to ministries (unfortunately), in order to better our lives, and the lives of our future children.

I ask that you all please pray for (and with) me for guidance, financial provision, and that I will not just dream, but that I will follow God's plan.