#1 My marriage, although a relatively newly married couple, MJ and I have grown thanks to the attention of our Church, pastor, friends and family. If you have not heard Trey is preaching on Marriage the entire month of May. So come on by at 10:20am on Sunday and hear some truly impacting stuff.
#2 My faith. Thanks to a new friend, Jenkins, I was introduced to a book that has made me think more than I ever thought it would. It is called "Blue Like Jazz." Besides making me think and clarifying many issues I have always struggled with, it has sparked conversations with my wife on our spirituality. This is a gift since we have not shared much about this since our dating days.
#3 My move. Moving to Childress has allowed MJ and I to invest in something that could truly change our lives, a vineyard. We have jumped in with both feet starting in March and continuing on to planting the week of May 2nd. Now twenty or so days later we are looking at something that inspires me, growth. Growth of a plant, 2000 of them. It is so hard for me to explain the impact this has made on my life, but to produce something simple but profound, makes me feel like a man. I know we have a long road to go with this endeavor, but the growth is invigorating.
Here are a few pictures.....of the growth in the vineyard.....
6 comments:
Praise God, Joe! This one of my favorite books. Glad you had the opportunity to read it.
Oh, I'm so glad you are loving the book. Don't you feel like you need to read it again as soon as you finish?
Oh, and you know, I do have a first name or do you know it anymore since all you ever call me is Jenkins?
Jacki, thanks, how are things in Illinois?
I do love this book, and yes SHar-la, I do know your first name, thanks again for the suggestion. MJ and I are going to listen to it all the way to Dallas on Sat.
Thanks for your kind words :)
I haven't read "Blue like Jazz" but I'd like to.
Blue Like Jazz ... great book
Caleb, awesome to hear from you, how did you find my blog.
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