Month One

Dear Friends and Family,

I can't believe how the time has passed already. Probably because half of my month has been spent trying to come to terms with exactly how far away we are from the metro area. Have I mentioned that we primarily get Texas TV and radio stations? The reality it that it takes over an hour and a half to get to Norman or OKC, pending those inevitable bathroom breaks.

Overall, life in Duncan is wonderful. It was not an easy decision to leave Norman and Journey Church but God knew what we needed. We didn't realize it at the time, but we needed time with each other. Even though we worked together, the truth is that we were both more committed to our jobs than we were to each other. We have spent a wonderful month of watching TV, playing cards and boardgames, cooking, and laughing a lot! Before, we didn't realize how much time we could be spending devoted to things we really excel at. I have absolutely loved meeting families and getting to know students. And that's it! Before we left we read Next Generation Leader and it really stressed the importance of concentrating your efforts on the one thing that you are best at. For me, I'm confident that it is relationship building.
This realization brought about another thing I was missing. Relationship Maintenance. I've realized that God has blessed me with some of the best friends I could ever have. It wasn't until I had time to myself that I realized what a crappy friend I had been lately. So, whenever I find a place where my phone actually gets service, I scroll through my phonebook and call a friend. Have you ever tried this?

Every Monday and Tuesday I have the privilege of tutoring a little redhead girl. As I sit there and help her with her reading and comprehension, I also get to watch her mother cook dinner for their family. Dinner time has always been important to me and I am truly thankful that I had a mother who cooked for us nearly every night of the week. For those of you who know me well, you know that I am a "terrible" cook. I think most of this stigma came from my business and therefore unwillingness to try to cook. Well I'm happy to report that I have tried several new recipes and feel more confident in my ability as a cook (and as a wife for that matter!).

Overall, we love our Home. We are encouraged by Romans 8:28 and know that Ephesians 3:20 is real. Now, Welcome to our Home:

With Love,
The Wopsles