So, I am still very new at this blogging thing, but I think I like it!:) It is a lot of fun and I am realizing that I have a lot of friends out there who blog and it is a great way to keep up on there lives!:) Thanks for sharing those!
My baby brother Michael called on Sunday evening. He is in the Americorps for the second year and finishes in November. I hear from him periodically because his schedule and travels can be crazy. In fact, he was just moved to a disaster team in Austin, Texas. So, he was busy with that. But, he called nonetheless about 9:30p.m. on Sunday...yes, Matt and I had just crawled into bed, I do realize that is early for some...but, he was just asking how things were going and such and than said he thought he would call because he hadn't talked to me in awhile and oh yeah, to tell me he is engaged!:) You can only imagine my surprise!:) He is marrying Laura who he has met through the Americorps. She is from Virginia and is going to be going back to school to be a teacher after the Americorps is done. Michael will move out to Virginia as well. I am so happy for them and can't wait to meet my future sister-in-law!:) They are going to drive home to Wisconsin for Thanksgiving, stopping over in Iowa on their way. I have asked him to send me a picture so that I can post it on the blog, but I guess he hasn't had a moment to do so. Once I get it I will post it!
They are thinking that they will get married next summer sometime. I can't wait!
One other random thought for the night...Gracie said a little prayer as we were praying before bed. It went like this, "Dear Jesus, thank you for everyone that I love and thank you for making sure that the babies are okay. And Lord, I just pray that you are enjoying your day in heaven. I love you Lord Jesus. Amen." It just made me smile and I had to share.
Good night.