Hey everyone, I’d like to introduce you to My Rope. I’m currently at the end of it.

Ok, so I have quite a few posts in my head that I’ve been wanting to put up here, but life has been crazy the past few weeks.  And by crazy, I really mean beyond ridiculously crazy. I will spare you all the nitty gritty details, but here’s the rundown of our lives:

• Flood in our apartment
• Homeless for 2 weeks and counting
• Fell during flood and got whiplash
• Had all of our stuff packed up and put into storage, so I’ve been living in the same 4 outfits for 2+ weeks now.
• Took a volleyball to the jaw during a “friendly” game, and couldn’t shut my mouth for the rest of the night.  Went to hospital but didn’t want to wait, so went home (And by home, I mean our hotel room), and prayed it was just a muscle thing, and not a dislocated jaw thing. (which it was.  It’s still a bit sore, but I’ll be fine)
• Found an apartment (we love it!) – have spent the past week sorting out lease agreement details – (BIG INEFFICENT USE OF MY TIME)  We’re supposed to pay first and last on our new place…but still haven’t been reimbursed by our old landlords, or the insurance company (for the thousands of dollars we’ve had to pay to live in a hotel and eat out every.single.meal), so as of right now, money is a little tight.  (We’re fine…we know the money’s coming…just not here yet)
• Our car got in an accident (we’re fine)
• It is now a write off
• It’s ok though, because we’ve been saving up thousands of dollars for times like this.  Oh wait….ummm, nope, that’s not true.
• I’m sick. I woke up today feeling like every time I swallow I’m ingesting thousands of tiny razor blades.  I also feel like puss is oozing down my throat consistently all day.

Well, I realize, that after that list, I am officially a Debbie Downer…so, here’s another list of the good (and really, there is a lot of good still )

• We have been the receivers of SO much love, support and care by our friends, church family and family.  It’s humbling.
• We are safe and (mostly) healthy.  We’ve never not had a roof over our head, or a meal in front of us.
• We have had opportunities to see God provide in so many ways.  It’s fun and exciting!  And I’m not just saying that because I am obligated to as a Christian.  Although we’re tired and a bit stressed – that’s more because of all the tiny little details we have to work out.  God has given both of us a huge peace about everything as a whole and we really do know that we’ll be fine at the other end of this ordeal. 
• Our prayer times as a couple have been deeper.
• I get to see Ben be such a good caretaker of me and our situation.  He is so smart, wise and capable to handle so many aspects of this that I would have no clue wha to do.  He’s carried the brunt of the “details” stuff – so if you see him, or want to email him – let him know how great he is, because really, he is.
• and finally….we’re going to Cancun this weekend!  I’ve been meaning to post about it, but it kinda took a back seat to everything else going on.  But we are SO ready for a holiday and are excited to just put everything behind us for a week and sit on a beach with a drink in hand.  My entire agenda for the week includes me waking up, getting into a bathing suit, and heading to the beach with a good book.  

 I probably won’t post until we get home, but when we do, there will be pictures, stories and more interesting posts that don’t involve me discussing my puss infested throat.