Catch up! Slowing Down.

So this is going to be a bit of a catch up blog. Lots happening. This summer has just flown by and now the air is starting to chill and that wonderful Autumn feel is making its way into our lives! Not to wish the summer away, but I am thankful for fall being here on the brink. So recently we had auditions and they went super well. I felt so encouraged and affirmed for all that I have worked on and the growth the Lord has blessed me with. I am constantly humbled by how good the Lord has been at providing for me at just the right time.
After auditions we had a week and a half of rehearsals for the Christmas show. Talk about a lot of learning. I felt like I was back in college again and enjoyed every second of what I was being taught. I think I have a new appreciation for learning now that I am out in the real world. It is exciting. Due to one of the guys playing Joseph being out I was put into the rehearsals much more than I had anticipated. It pushed me out of my comfort zone a ton but allowed form some great discoveries both as an actor and as a child of God. To learn more about the birth of my savior was so refreshing. My biggest prayer right now is that this learning and growing in my relationship with Jesus will continue, and thrive even more. That my desire for him would be greater and that intimacy stronger. Beginning to truly abide in Christ and learn from his word. Went off on a tangent there....sorry. haha
After a lot of work in rehearsals I escaped to Vermont for a few days to visit my amazing Aunt and Uncle, John and Mary Wilson. Talk about a relaxing visit. I spent a lot of time eating amazing food and drinking some wonderful wines. I relaxed by the lake and kayaked around exploring an island in the middle of it. I had an amazing hike with my uncle where there was no one else on the mountain but us. Disconnected for a bit and allowed to slow down and enjoy some peace and quiet. Not even hurricane Earl could ruin my time. I just stayed indoors for one day and read and listened to music and ate wonderful food prepared by my aunt and uncle. While I was there I got to spend some time with my Cousin Devin and his wife and Kids. The kids have grown up so so much. I took Logan and Guinevere out on the lake in the canoe and it was a blast. Logan and I paddling and Guinevere directing the way. Really great kids. The trip was way too short, but I enjoyed every second of it. Thanks John and Mary for yet another amazing visit to Vermont.
I returned back to Missouri and got back in the swing of things here. It was surreal for me at first. Going from all the pressure of rehearsing for a bigger role to going back into the smaller one I thankfully have now, I felt like I wasn't doing enough. Like I was missing something. haha. It's good to be back though and not that the weather is cooler I feel the constant draw to be outdoors. Charlie dog and I have spent most of our days outside walking or going to the park. We went to the lake today with my dear friend Casey Chambers and enjoyed this perfect day. Having the sweet tooth that I have I decided to finish out my day by making a cake. My mother trained me to be a baker so I am going to use those skills. Although it will lead to me dancing in the back due to love handles. haha.
So, I will close now as a blessed me and continuing to be so. I am thankful for all that I have been given and humbled because I deserve none of it. Wind is blowing outside and through the leaves and I can hear the sweet sound of my wind chime. Natures orchestra. I can't help but feel at peace and loved beyond compare. Blessed man I am.