September 21 marked 6
months of the Shelton’s in Seattle.
It is hard to believe it has been that long, but at the same time it
seems much longer. I feel like I
have said this many times but I am so grateful that we made this move. I am grateful for the focus on gaining
clarity for ministry but also for our personal and marital growth.
One thing both Josh and
I have noticed is that we are referred to here as “The Shelton’s”. While this is not to say that that had never happened back in MN- we both were known
individually by many being before getting married. Here in Seattle- people have only known us as married. It is a simple and small thing, but it is still nice. I enjoy being known as a team with my
husband- it is a marriage strengthener!
While the past 6 months
in Seattle have been a time of growth, it has also been one of
frustration. October is a weekend
away and I am still without a full time job. I am struggling against the feeling of defeat and wondering
if a job will ever come. I like
structure and a schedule, and I feel I do my best with a regular routine. It has been hard to accomplish this
without the consistency of going to a job everyday. I am in need of prayers of encouragement and hope.
On a lighter note- I
have never seem a more beautiful changing sky as I did this morning. The view from our window is
extraordinary and one that I will greatly miss. It allows me to be in awe of the vastness of sky filled with
puffy clouds and brilliant colors.
Every time I looked out at the view this morning, which was many times
in an hour span, the sky had changed to be even more breath taking. I took many pictures J
I really wish I were in
MN this weekend for the women’s Sparkle event at RVC. I have gone since it started 3 years ago and have greatly
enjoyed each year. So to all my
sparkly ladies who are attending- enjoy the time with other women and having
quality time focused on God.
Please be in prayer for
Josh and I as there is going to be a shift in our community group. We got plugged in right away when we
started attending Mars Hill with our CG (aka small group) that was just
starting. It grew very quickly and
has stayed at a large number of attendees. Therefore, with the large number of 20-25 people attending a
SMALL group, it will go through what Mars Hill calls a “replication” (more so a
nice fancy word to say “we’re splitting up the group”). While we completely understand the need
to make the group smaller- it is hard to come to terms with not being with all
these people we have gotten to know.
We are at a slight loss of having to pick another group…pray especially
for my heart because developing relationships have always been a struggle- more
so now with less time to devote to a new group of people.
**Side note- Grey’s
premiere last night, and I’m going to have to say it- kind of disappointed and
hope this is the last season.
Hope you all enjoy your
weekend conferences, retreats, family, friends, whatever you end up doing….one
thing I do know for my weekend is that it will filled with some more reading of
the Hunger Games!
(below are pictures from
our extended time in
Discovery Park- don’t let the beauty deceive you….remember what a BEAST it is
to finally get there!)
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