2 Months Old!

This is my cutie pie at two months! Handsome little guy...I'm in love :)

Internship FAQs

Where are you moving to this time?
We are moving to Goodyear, AZ which is in the southwest valley of Phoenix.  This is right next to Buckeye.  Goodyear is right in the middle of where we will be doing ministry.

What is the internship?
Paul has accepted an internship with King of Kings PCA.  This is a recent church plant and Paul will be working with their pastor, Josh Hahne.   He will be learning a lot about what it takes to plant a church and how to best love and pastor in the community.   Paul will be preaching at least once a month; more if other churches in the area need him.  He will also be studying for licensure within the presbytery.

How long will you be in Goodyear?
As of right now, the internship will be for 7 months - through August.

When will you be moving?
Hopefully next week.  We are waiting on a rental house so as soon as that is available, we are making plans to go up there.

Is the internship full-time?
No.  Paul is also job hunting and looking for part-time work.  He also does web design so if you or someone you know needs his services, let us know  :)

What will you do after the internship?
We don't know yet.  Paul will be looking at current churches that need a pastor as well as looking into church planting.

Aren't you tired of moving around?  
Yes!  But I am thankful that my husband is following the Lord's call on his life even though it's not the smoothest path (from our viewpoint).   We long to be settled somewhere and trust that God is using each move, each experience to further prepare us for ministry.

How can we pray for you?
1)  That God might use this season as a time to grow our family in learning ministry. 
2)  For the transitions for Abby.  I think it's been really hard on her and she doesn't understand everything that is going on.   That she become settled once we move.
3)  For relationships in our new community.
4)  For financial provision - either through support or a job for Paul.  

6 weeks

Silas was 6 weeks old yesterday.  Time is flying fast already although I can't believe I have gone this long with such little sleep.   He is growing fast and gaining weight like crazy.  On Dec 29th, he weighed 8 lbs even.  I can only imagine what he weighs now - at the rate he was going, it was a pound a week.

We have moved down to Tucson and are living with Paul's parents for a bit.   I am SO thankful for the warm weather while the rest of the US freezes.  It's been 65 the whole week and I am lovin' it.

Abby is slowly adjusting after all the moving around.  Honestly, she's had a hard time - a whole new side of her has come out, one that is not so pretty.   Paul and I have been put to the test with her tantrums.

Goings on...

My friend Marie had a baby boy, Tobias, just 6 days before we had Silas.   The story was a bit different though.  She's tiny and was a few days overdue.  She gave birth to a 10 lb baby boy!!!!   Later that week, I (not so tiny) gave birth to a 4lb 11.5 oz little tyke.   We met up last night when she and her family came to visit Nana  :)  Here they are next to each other a month later.

This morning I received an email back from University of Phoenix Online School that they would like my resume.  I am trying to find something that I can do at home to help out with income.  So, Silas was sleeping and I put on a short video for Abby so that I could try to get the resume done.  Either she was more tired than I thought or the video was really boring.

And I need to pack....and pack...and figure out meals for the next week and go grocery shopping....I think I need some chocolate.

K?

I have had a few moments where I have felt completely overwhelmed, exhausted and did I mention sleep-deprived?   I usually get teary in these situations when Paul is asking what is wrong.  Abby gets such a concerned look  on her face and comes up to me and says "K?"   Such a sweet side of her to care about Mommy.

Baptism of Silas Anthony Mourreale

We had the honor of getting Silas baptized Sunday evening at our chapel.  We were especially thrilled that we could have a joint service with our dear friends the Congers.   Their son was born just 6 weeks before Silas.

We are so thankful for God's promises to us as we strive to raise Silas in the "fear and admonition" of the Lord.   We are thankful for the support of the church as we long to be faithful parents.   We are thankful that God loves Silas even more than we ever could. 

Wildlife

When the snow comes, we get the pleasure of seeing these right outside our window.