Let's Start Blogging!!!

This is my first blog post ever!!! I have been a follower of blogs published by friends and acquaintances, but was intimidated by the process. I had NO idea how easy it could be to create a blog. I am excited about sharing my life and my family.I have been blessed beyond my greatest expectations with my family.

My husband, Josh, and I have been married for five years (although next month will be six). We are college sweethearts who fell head over heels in love with each other while attending Murray State University. Although our love of agriculture brought us together (I was an agriculture education major and Josh was an agribusiness major), it has been our love for the Lord and one another that keeps us together. Now, don't get me wrong, we have our share of tiffs, but we strive to invite the Lord to be our unseen guest in all aspects of our life. He guides us to where we need to be as husband and wife and as parents.

Josh and I married in June 2004. Josh began a job at Southern States in Leitchfield while I continued my education at MSU. A month after Josh and I were married, we faced our first struggle by Josh losing his job. We were scared, but our faith lead us to a pathway of learning and growing. Josh soon obtained a job with Monumental Life Insurance company and found that he truly enjoyed sales.

In May 2005, I graduated from college. In June 2005, I was successful in earning a job at North Hardin High School as an agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. In July 2005, we learned we were expecting our first child. On March 13, 2006 (the same day as great-uncle Dennis), we welcomed our beautiful daughter Abigail Beth into our lives. She was 8 lbs and 19 1/4 inches long. She immediately brought such joy to our days. Her smile could bring sunshine to the darkest corners of the world.

Soon after Abigail's second birthday, we discovered we were expecting our second child. On December 4, 2008 (the same day as great-papaw Roland), Micah Stephen, weighing 8 pounds, nine ounces and 19 1/2 inches long, arrived and became a part of the Wilson family.

Abigail still has a sweet smile, with a little bit a sassy!! She is currently four years old and a little diva. She loves to entertain, through singing, dancing, or just talking. She loves her little brother and says she loves her mommy and daddy "all the way up to the sky." Playing with Play-doh and her easel are presently her favorite things to do. She attends North Hardin Christian as part of the preschool program and has really grown academically this past year. Ms. Deena (her teacher) is a true blessing to love, teach, and care for a classroom of four year olds. I am so thankful that she has been Abby's teacher this year. Of course Abigail has decided that she would like to skip her second year of preschool and go straight to Kindergarten!!! She is so funny!!!

Micah is so laid-back and easy going!!! He is always happy (except at meal time and then he is just demanding) and has an easy laugh. He has recently started walking. He is 17 months old and started with baby steps a few months ago but has always reverted to crawling----it was faster. However, two weeks ago, he really gained his balance and is now strolling all about the house!!! He is a gentle-hearted, happy child and it is my prayer that he always remains this pleasant!!!

In the mix of having two kids, we moved to a larger home that seemed large when moving in, but has shrank with the addition of a second child!! Between kids, Josh also pursued a job in agriculture sales. Although he enjoyed the sales while working at Monumental, he missed agriculture. In August 2007, Cecilia Farm Service hired Josh and he was so glad to be working with agriculture folks again. He met a lot of great people and learned valuable information that can't be taught in college. While employed at Cecilia Farm Service, a great opportunity was granted to Josh. I am not really sure how the process began, but I know the end result---Josh was employed by Kentucky Farm Bureau as an insurance agent in LaRue County. What a blessing!!! With this career move, Josh was able to marry his talent in sales with his love of agriculture and we have been so blessed since this career change. Not only is Josh happy in the career, but also successful. Insurance sales is the perfect fit for Josh and his personality. I am so thankful that God guided Josh to this career and has continued to bless us!!!

I am currently employed at North Hardin High School as an agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. I teach all the animal science classes. I currently have two class pets, Bonnie and Clyde, my "outlaw" rabbits and hopefully one dozen chicks (their "hatch" date is this week!!) Although I truly enjoy teaching and am continuing my education in administration, my heart is with my family. My dream is one day I can be a stay-at-home mom. I earned a degree and it will always be something that I can rely on. However, my precious children will only be little once and I don't want to miss out on this fleeting time in their lives. As of right now, God has not guided our family in this direction, but it is my hope and prayer that He will, Lord willing. So in the meantime, I strive to find a balance in my family and career (oh, and my Master's classes and two boards I serve on....did I mention it gets wild around here sometimes) but I know that these struggles are simply a part of the life I love!!!