Time...

..it does seem to fly sometimes! I have been reflecting on the past 5 months that I've been in IL, and all that I have learned, memories I've made, tears I've cried, character I've built....God is just so good and His time is always right! I thought I was just gonna be in IL for a few short summer months, now its almost November and right now I have know idea what the future holds. Sometimes it scary, and I really wish I knew, but it's nice just to see what God will do next and just to wait on Him and try not to worry about it! Because the battle is the Lords and He has it all under control! Oh...sometimes I just wish I had a little (alot) more faith!! But just so you know, I do love my job and I've made wonderful memories here! 7 hours is just a long ways away from your family!! Oh and I made it to 1000 on my Thankfulness list, that I probably started almost a year ago!! It was awesome! I certainly have much to be thankful for!! My latest entries-
1014: throwing 160 bales of hay today
1015: having a great day
1016: laughing at myself because of stupid things!

Anyway...here's some pictures:)
 
 
 
Went to amish country and tried on suspenders! lol

This lil sweet sister of mine celebrated her 3rd birthday!! I wasn't able to be there for it, but we talked on the phone! :) (that's always interesting) man, I miss her!!! I love you Rae's:)
invite weekend here in fairbury/forrest
When I was home last, us sibs took pics :)
baptisms in Rittman
These pictures make me laugh...good memories!!
Chicago with these wonderful ladies!
Rittman again...
...and again!! :)

Comments

  1. Luci GoodmanOctober 25, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Heard you go to Rittman a lot!!!???????? Love and miss ya!! Remember--that is farther than 7 hours!!

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    1. Leigha RokeyOctober 26, 2013 at 8:55 AM

      haha maybe...not much! its only 6 hrs on the way home bc of the time change! :) love and miss ya too!!

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