My Nevada Trip

Red Cliffs... such a beautiful place

Yes, I haven't posted in

3 weeks.

No, I did not fall off the

face of the

earth.

Instead, I flew out

Christmas evening

to spend

2 1/2

amazing weeks with my

fiance and his

family.

I loved the beautiful

60-degree weather,

amazing scenery,

wonderful people,

the chance to spend time with

Andrew's family,

and the blessing of being with my

handsome man.

:-)

The beautiful lake in Utah where Andrew, Amanda (his sister),
 his grandpa, and I went ice fishing.

Andrew and I enjoyed

walks down to the

Mexican Market for

amazing breads and

pastries.

Oh... and they had

cheesecake one time...

Amazing...

Zion National Park

 We enjoyed several

trips together,

watching favorite movies,

going to pre-marital counselling sessions,

 and fellowship with the lovely people

at Andrew's church on

Sundays, Wednesdays, and

a game night.

Amanda taking pictures.

The last couple weeks

 have been such an

amazing time.

More than anything,

I've experienced my friendship with

Andrew grow and

deepen.

I spy.... Andrew!

We were able to share some

hard times together...

I received hard news

twice during my trip and

Andrew was so caring

through it all.

:-)

Myself with Andrew's family.
They were so wonderful in how they opened their home
and hearts to me during my stay.
I'm so thankful and can't wait to be part
of this family!

One thing we really

tried to work hard to

remember during our time

together

was to pray with each other

each day.

It's amazing what a difference

that makes in a

relationship.

Amanda and Andrew's dad

took some pics of us at

Zion National Park.

What beautiful scenery!

Lord, thank you

so much

for this precious time with

Andrew and other

loved ones.

What a gracious gift from You he is.

Thank you that,

while it is good to be home

and be with my parents and

siblings,

I can already feel a tugging

westward...

That I can already see what

a beautiful plan You have,

whatever it is!

Help me to keep

growing in my love for You.

It is only when I am

adoring You whole-heartedly that

I can even begin to love

Andrew the way

You would

have me love

him.

Preserve us both, Lord.

Andrew while he finishes college,

finds us a home,

and job-hunts;

Me while I pack,

wedding plan,

and serve in the local church.

Help us to finish strong

where You have us

NOW.

Help us to stay focused on

YOU;

what YOU want for us;

how best to please YOU in

our lives.

Thank you,

regardless of what the future holds,

for WHO and

ALL

You

are.

It's good to be back in the blog-world!

God bless you all!