School and such

Hi Friends!
Well, this post is about schooling. If you would pray for me- I would appreciate it! Lately (I'll be open  with you here) it's been a struggle to be motivated to do school. Not because I don't like school, but because the general education classes I'm taking have NOTHING to do with my degree. Bleh. I know you are probably thinking "that's life", and I hear you. None the less, the prayers are appreciated! :)
I would love to get involved in a teaching atmosphere with my degree. For those who may know that I'm going to school, but not know what for- my degree will be Bible/Theology. So, it would be great to get into a college setting (if I can do that without a masters), or be able to have a more flexible teaching type job. I have no idea what that will look like, but the Lord knows. David is very supportive of my schooling and I'm grateful for that because he gives me the motivation I need. We could also use prayer on the $$ part of school. We have a "baby marriage" that is not inexpensive (like you know all about if you are married!), so setting up our life together plus trying to finish school is a task that we take seriously, but understand that we really need the Lord to fund it for us!
Recently my friend from Moody Bible Institute sent out an update that someone paid for her schooling bill of $1,500 just in time before the school would penalize her for a late payment (even keeping her from graduating this May!). God is so faithful. When we TRUST Him and look to Him, He does come through for us. David was telling me last night "Rach, God WANTS us to bother Him [in prayer], the more we do that the more He loves it and wants to answer our prayers!" Just like we want to hear from our friends and love to help them. Sheesh, can you imagine how happy God is when we come to Him!? What faith that is! Like the Word says, "Without faith it is impossible to please God." (Hebrews 11:6). David and I desire to please God with our faith. Life is hard, but God is always good. Always. We know He will accomplish His good will in our lives, with school and whatever else. What do you need to trust HIm for today? -RZ

SNOW DAY!

I think all of us knew about the anticipated snow storm in Northwest Indiana (and a greater part of the Northeast!), and boy did it hit us! Crazy strong winds made travel dangerous last night and definitely over a foot of snow has fallen since yesterday and it's still snowing outside.

David and I are both very happy though, we get a day to spend together because both of our work places decided that it was best to keep everyone at home (thanks Panache and Ponderosa!).

Sometimes I wonder if God sends a storm like this to make people slow down, have you ever thought about that before? Life is SO fast paced. I constantly wish there were more hours in the day. That's why I'm thankful for days like today when I get a chance to actually sit and take time to be thankful for the things that God has placed in my life. My amazing husband, our warm home (and provisions), the grace of God that keeps us going everyday- and the simpler things like sleeping in, and pancakes and coffee like we had this morning (Yum!). I hope that no matter where you are, God gives you your own "snow day" so you can sit and relax and be thankful for the finer and simpler things in life. Ok, this is short because I need to get back to our snow day!  -RZ 

No snow in Texas, but they do get creative!