5k's and Birthdays

I'm 28 today. This is to clear everything up for those of you who thought I was actually turning 40. But it is just around the corner. I was supposed to run a 5k a few weeks ago but wasn't able to so last night I unofficially ran it on my own. The next step is an 8k in November than from there time will only tell. Anyway, I was thinking of all the places I've spent my last few birthdays and I realized what an amazing, blessed life I've been able to live so far. I've seen so many places, met so many interesting people, and I'm married to an amazing woman. I definitely don't have anything to complain about. God has been so good to me and has allowed me to be a part of His greater plan in such a unique way and I am so thankful. To Him be all the glory! I was just praying on my drive to work that this next year would be a year of growing in Him, loving His word even more, that I would learn to be more patient, serving, and loving. That I would be faithful to the things He has called me to. That I would be an excellent, loving husband. That this next year would truly bring glory to God. Based on my erratic placements for the last few birthdays, I have no idea where I'll be next year. Maybe I'll still be in California, maybe Uganda again, maybe somewhere completely different like Alaska or Ethiopia. I am so thankful for all of you, my friends who have played such a valuable part in my life and of shaping who I am today. Thanks for everything. And a special thanks to Jenny, our first birthday celebration together, I look forward to many more together, I love you.
So, here's to 28 years of life, and here I come 40!

There's no Sunshine when you're gone

I am writing to tell you about the sad and untimely death of one of our Betas. Sunshine Daisy couldn't hold on any longer and was flushed away into eternity earlier this morning. Sunshine Daisy was one of our crown-tailed Beta's who we welcomed into our family a few short months ago. Rest in peace.

Marriage and Jury Duty

Yesterday my wife and I celebrated our two month anniversary! It seemed like the weeks leading up to the wedding crept by so slowly and then as soon as we said, "I do," life went into fast forward. I love being married, I have an amazing wife and getting to wake up next to her and eat dinner with her is great. 

I'm at jury duty right now, and I was planning on writing some more about married life and also about jury duty life but we've been called to convene so I'm off to see if I get selected.