Patriotic & Summery

With the Fourth of July less than two weeks away I thought I'd prepare my blog to be patriotic--yet at the same time be summery, bright and fun...I am satisfied!

There are much more important things that have been going on in my life than analyzing backgrounds for my blog--for instance my sister got married on Saturday!!!  It was a beautiful wedding and Mike did such an amazing job officiating Diane & Rod's ceremony!  I was a complete mess walking down the aisle but thankfully I recovered after Diane came down.  She was an absolutely radiant bride and I don't think I've ever seen her so happy--not even when Rod proposed!  We had so much family in town on my side coming from Canada, Oregon, Washington, California and I'm sure there is a state or two I missed...and Rod had family that was able to make it from Mexico City.  I would have to say that they are a very loved couple!  Diane has such great in-laws and the family I was able to meet and talk with from Mexico were delightful!  Saturday was truly a day in which we all celebrated with great joy!  I'll have to get some pictures from people that were there since I couldn't snap pics from the stage as Diane's Matron of Honor.  Visionyard, the same company who did photography for Mike's and my wedding, did Diane and Rod's wedding--gorgeous!!!  I'll put a link to their pictures when I see they are up on Visionyard's website. 

A few other event's going on in the Dearborn home is that Mike's internship at Scottsdale Bible Church is coming to a conclusion in about three weeks.  God has graciously provided an extra two weeks for Mike so he can train up the new MIT (Minister in Training), the original conclusion of Mike's internship was June 30th, now his last day will be on July 15th (also Diane's 30th b-day).  We don't know where God will take us next but I know it will be great!  God has given me such a peace--normally I would be freaking out at this point, but I know He is faithful, in control and He's our ultimate provider!  There are a couple opportunities for us--one as a part time young adult pastor.  There is a church not too far from us that is looking to launch a new young adult group--which is what Mike does now with SomaNorth at Scottsdale Bible.  No concrete vision for this group has been set, so this could be a really great and exciting opportunity for us.  The other position is as a full time Children's Director at church north of us.  Mike is great with kids but also knows how to organize volunteers to accomplish the goals of the ministry.  As a Children's Director Mike would work with the kids, but much of the work would be with the parents and volunteers.  Perhaps God even has something different than these two opportunities.  It's exciting, yet scary at the same time!  Please keep us in your prayers, they are much needed and we covet them!