well, here I am again. I don't know when last I posted, but it has been a while. Life flies by so fast these days. This past weekend my beautiful Ashley and I celebrated our one year anniversary with a second honeymoon up to Cayucos and Paso Robles. We had wine and cheese in a pretty garden by the sea in Cayucos and had the best coconut shrimp in the world at Linn's in Cambria (everyone should go get some). But I digress. We spent several hours of our time this weekend reminiscing of all the adventures we have had this past year. We remembered the good, the bad and the ugly. So much, in so little time. We spoke of our move to TX, our decision to drop out of flight school, seeing a bear while camping at Big Bend National Park in TX, going wine tasting with Stefan Kats in Fredericksburg, TX. We remembered our unfortunate travel "issues" on Christmas Eve (that was the ugly), and our night away at South Coast Winery. Oh, and lets not forget the Hyatt wedding, waiting anxiously to find out where we would be moving next and what job I would have. Then there was the move itself to CA, finding a new home, Ashley finding a job, and me waiting again. We reflected on the blessings God has given us in the friends we have made at Grace Baptist Church through a small group we just happened to go to, and the friendships the Air Force has forced us into. And then there were the trips to LA to see Sarah and Dan, Carsten and Becky, Ashley's family, Danica, and other friends. Oh, and our trip to Solvang/wine tasting for Ashley's bday, and San Francisco to visit Aunt Mary and Aunt Sue/family. Needles to say we also spoke of our unforgettable trips to FL for our wedding reception (back in Sept) and Thanksgiving, and our incredible trip to Europe. Can't forget those. Finally, lets not forget one of the more impactful occurrences of our year, the adoption of our poodle, Bella. Wow, that's a lot in a year...and...lets be honest...that was just scratching the surface. And yet, it has passed in the blink of an eye. This year might have been a day for all I know. It has flown by and I have held on, smiled, and prayed. Not much else to do I suppose.
Training here at Vandenberg is no exception to this rule. One minute I was waiting anxiously to start training for this new career. The next minute I was learning how to launch nuclear missiles. Before I know it Ashley and I will be packing up our home once more, driving away from Santa Maria and heading for a new adventure in the great white north. The reality of our impending move has hit me hard during the last week or so. Ashley and I have been blessed here, and it's hard to think about leaving. We've made friends here. We have a church here. We are close to family here. I'll miss it. I find myself facing the same challenges everyone faces when preparing to move. I ask the same questions: how do I spend my time, who do I invest my time and energy in, where do I go with the limited time I have? Of course, I've come to understand that these questions don't really matter all that much. The answer is really quite simple. Don't think about it. Just live. Be as intentional as you should always be. Invest in the relationships you want to and feel led to invest in...the ones that you would invest in whether leaving or not. So what if its harder to leave those friends. Better that then to miss out on what God has for you. Don't get caught up in your departure. Don't begin living for the next place. Live for the one your at now. Simple. If only it where eh? I guess well find out soon...
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