The summer has finished for Katie and me a few weeks ago and we are both finding more time to spend with each other which has been proving itself to be a blessing and a challenge. It has been blessing for we have been arguing with each other during the summer for the lack of time spent together, and praying that God would provide us time to connect. It has been a challenge in that we had to rediscover how to spend quality time with one another other than just watching Netflix movies and old TV shows on Fancast.
I, Michael, have realized that it has been difficult to be married during the summer time here at Thousand Pines. We would both be tired to connect at the end of the weekdays and the weekends would be full of weddings to attend, errands to run, or events to assist in. A friend of ours had joked about telling his wife that he will see her after the summer camping season ends. Regarding our marriage relationship, our summer felt like we were on vacation from one another, only to send 'post-card-like-memos' in the form of texts to keep our communication from utterly disappearing during the summer. How many of you feel the same way during your busy seasons?
During that challenging time, I must say that God has made Himself evident in tangible and supernatural ways during our summer. Both of us had multiple experiences this summer where God has revealed Himself when He needed to, to remind us that He is Lord, and that He is Holy. We have been awestruck and have been brought to tears for His faithfulness in how He has answered the prayers of people around us, including our own. He has reminded me this summer, that He is a personal God, who knows me intimately, and loves my soul. Being reminded of that this summer both scared and comforted me at the same time.
Katie and I have been planning a trip to Missouri for the past two months, and now the date for our departure is quickly coming upon us. Katie has shown her excited as she has been mapping our route and reserving camping spots along the way. Until then, we have a conference to assist camp with, and Youth Specialties.
