Ready...no

Well, here is the newest news. Josh and I are moving next Saturday. The moving truck will be here on Thursday and Friday...we drive down Saturday and stay in a hotel Saturday and Sunday. Then the truck will be there on Monday so we can move into the apartment. Molly, Josh's sister, is riding with us to help keep us company and help me get some of the apt. situated. I am really hoping the house sells soon! I am trying not to think about the whole situation too much....:( I am kinda ready to already be there and settled in and past all of the emotional ups and downs. I know the Lord will take care of us and get us through the transition. The hard part is that I am human and I feel the need to be in control.
On a different note...Josh and I spent last week at ICYC (Indian Creek Youth Camp). The weather was wonderful last week! It was cool in the mornings and evenings and didn't get too hot during the days. So, all was going well until Monday (day 1) I felt the beginnings of a UTI! WONDERFUL! So, after a long, painful night.....I went to Urgent Care on Tuesday morning and was lucky enough to get a shot, antibiotic and those nifty pills that turn your urine blue. So, on drugs the rest of camp. I am finally feeling almost normal again....but I am so tired of water!!! Anyway, we had 2 baptisms and one restoration last week!
I will be out of pocket for a few weeks. I will try to keep everyone posted!

horrible

I think about blogging every time I get on the internet...but I feel like the ones reading this, I already talk to and keep up with....but just in case.
Josh and I have taken a job in San Angelo, TX. We will be moving August 1. We are excited about the new adventure...but I have a few reservations (to be expected). We have our house in AL up for sale (so if you know anyone looking) so we will be staying in an apartment until it sells. Then when the house sells...hopefully I will be able to get a new car.
We have been spending time with family in TN for the past two weeks...went swimming today and roasted myself....yes I know they make sunscreen.
So we have another church camp next week then we will make one more quick trip to TN....then on July 30 and 31 we will begin loading up the trailer to move.
Sorry I have been slacking.
I will update soon with a new address and phone numbers.

Hey guys!

We are getting ready for another busy two weeks. Week before last Josh and I and the college group from Jacksonville headed to Darien, GA to do a little mission work. We went door knocking and knocked 791 doors and spoke with 291 people. We had a few visitors from the community come to the gospel meeting. I saw the beach for the first time at Jekkyl Island. On the way to the beach on Sunday night we saw the space shuttle launch! We had a long, productive, fun filled week.
We stayed home last week. We left Friday headed to my moms in TN. Josh is hunting with his dad and brother at Duck River. Then Sunday evening we head to Memphis for the MSOP Lectures until Thursday. Then we get up on Friday and begin the drive to Disney World! We will pribably split the drive into 2 days so we will actually arrive on Saturday and stay until the next Saturday! It will be the first time for Josh and I to go to Disney. Hopefully we will be able to spend Wednesday at the Gulf.
We hope everyone is doing well. Lord willing these are our plans for the next 2 weeks. Keep us in your prayers as we travel. We love and miss you all!

plans for the future

We haven't been on in about a month I think. We are really getting into the busiest time of the year for us! I think we will only be home a week and a half in march! Usually Feb. is my month to spend with Josh because there aren't many sports or hunting activities....that hasn't been true this feb.!
I am so excited about Disney World in April! I think I mention it to Josh at least once a day. Just about an hour ago actually! He responded sarcastically "Are you excited, baby?" Nope....not at all....YES!!! This is one of the biggest trips ever for me! This was also going to be the first time I would have seen the beach. But, we are taking the college students on a mission trip to GA and we will be having some devotionals on the coast. So, that will actually be the first time. We have a lot of fun activities coming up, Lord willing. Keep us in your prayers as we travel.
We love you all!
Josh and ash

It's been so long!

Wow, time flies! Things are going well. I remember at this time last year things were so busy and they are no different this year. I am planning about 5 different church activities at once. I think March was the busiest month...bring it on...I will be ready!
Mom and Nathan came to visit last weekend! We had a lot of fun! Mom and I painted the kitchen on Saturday while Nathan and Josh went hunting...all they got was one squirrel. Nathan did see a 6 point buck...but not in enough time to shoot it. Mom made us homemade chicken and dumplins!
We are heading to Gatlinburg in a few weeks for the Marriage Retreat the Jacksonville puts on every year. It is so awesome! I wish everyone that is married could be there! I think we are heading back on Friday instead of Saturday because Hank and Angie are coming to visit! Then the very next weekend we are heading back up there to take the College group to a retreat called Family Matters. Josh and I have never been so it will be new for us!
We are getting very excited about the trip to Disney World in April! It will be so nice to be able to spend a week with Matt, Stacy and the kids, and Mom, David and Nathan!
Well, I am fixing to get started on planning the Sweetheart Banquet for the elderly. I only have 2 weeks...eeek!
Love and Miss you all!
josh and ashley

PLUS

I forgot to wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! May your 2009 be all you hope for! Yesterday marked 8 years that Josh and I have been together! Lord willing we will share many more together! I hope you are able to keep all of your New Years Resolutions....I am not sure if I am maing any yet. Well, maybe just 1 or 2....
Have fun everyone and stay safe!

Holiday Fun!

We have been able to stay home for a little over two weeks this Christmas and New Year! Josh has been spending a lo of time hunting with his dad, brother, ucle and Nathan! Josh has killed 2 does so far. We have seen a lot of family and actually been able to spend time with them this year. I just wish we were able to see everyone we wanted to see. But, I guess you can't have everything.
We have had a few emotional roller coasters. A member at Glendale had a stroke, then just a few minutes later we found out that one of the teenagers at Jacksonville was baptized. Then yesterday we learned that Aunt Janet passed away. Keep the family in your prayers.
For the most part the 'vacation' has been wonderful. Now the family is looking forward to Disney World...not rushing it, but looking forward to it!
Well, we just have 2 whole days left here and then it is back to AL. It will take a while for things to get back into the groove. We look forward to getting back into the swing of things, but we will really miss TN and the familly. We are thankful to God that we have been able to spend the amount of time we have with our loved ones. Remember us on our drive home.
We love you all!
Josh and Ashley