Chad and Erika: May 2005

Road trip

Well erika and I are off to snowbird (see link to the right). Last night we ran out of gas across the street from the gas station. Pretty funny, the first time that has happened since high school. The car is acting up I hope I can get home from work ok. Erika sent me an amazing email today it really cut to the heart and helped to put things in perspective. Here is an excerpt:

"I am reminded of the phrase "forgiven debtor." We are indebted to your job at (insert place of employment), NOT vice versa. I am convicted that we do not altogether take the responsibility of your job seriously. We are too quickly forgetting the agony experienced as we waited with anticipation upon hearing that you were hired. All the mean while, we feared that our parents would put the ax on our engagement. And in His perfect timing the job was provided...But, not just any job. Rather, the job that you desired, prayed for, and hoped for...And rightfully so, it is a perfect fit; a God ordained fit! Let us not say "my God shall supply all of our needs," if we are not grateful for the ways in which He is bringing about His promise. Apart from our wretched flesh, our hardships are few. "

This was just what I needed to hear today after getting frustrated at work about things not going the way that I had planed! Oh ya, if you go to my sisters school Vote Crystal for Freshman representative! The choice is CRYSTAL clear. Enjoy memorial day weekend. Thank God for the men and women that have fought and those who have given their lives for our freedom.

Whelp

Ok I am not sure if anyone really reads this or not so I don't know if it is worth editing. We will try to update with more pictures . Tonight we are going to diner with our friends, the Chongs. They are from Korea and have an awesome family. This weekend we are going to try to go to snowbird (camp that I worked at in 02') or to the beach in the outer banks. Today is my last day of class before the weekend so I am stoked. Just for the record I have the sweetest wife ever! Everyday I can not wait to get home to be with her, a feeling I am sure a lot of husbands don't have. Speaking of...Erika has been hard at work riding the stationary bike and studying for boards. More to come...