The Olmos Family

The adventures of David and Catherine's life together

Thursday, September 20, 2012

A Busy Weekend Ahead



This weekend is going to be filled with lots of great things. I’m leaving Friday afternoon to head to the Westhill Ladies’ Retreat in Salado. I’m very excited to see some friends from preaching school and newer friends from the Westhill congregation. I know I’ll be hearing good lessons from Cindy Colley.

Saturday I’ll head home and try to make it back in time for the two events our church is having. First is ladies’ Bible class. There has only been one class since we’ve lived here and it was beneficial for me. Right after that, maybe even overlapping, is the junior high and high school devotional. David’s giving the lesson, so I really want to be there to support him.

David is preaching on Sunday. I never get tired of listening to him teach about God. If you’re in the north Texas area, stop in and worship with us in Roanoke at the Roanoke Church of Christ.

Monday, September 17, 2012

My Wonderful Husband



You read that title correctly. My husband is a wonderful and Godly man. I am so happy that I get to be his wife for life. 

He has definitely spoiled me, and I’m sure he will continue to because he likes to be sweet, but that’s not what makes me love him. I love that he loves me for me. I love that he is always patient with me. I love how thoughtful he is. I love that he is naturally funny. But most of all, I love that he is a Christian.

Running an after-school program for our apartment complex has made me realize a few things about my family. I am extremely blessed to have a Christian husband who puts the Lord first, me second and himself third. I’m relieved to know that once we have our own children we will raise them to be obedient to God’s word just like we strive to be. I’m thankful for his devotion to me. My list could go on for a long while.

Working has made me more appreciative of the time I do have to spend with David. We both work from home, but we work, not visit. I really treasure Friday nights and Saturdays that are open for us to do anything we want. The weekend has never meant more to me. 

I really married a great guy. Thank you, David for being my sweetheart. I love you! 

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Loving the Library



A couple of weeks ago, David and I both got library cards. Our mailing address is Roanoke, but apparently our taxes go to Fort Worth, so we had to pay a small fee to join the Roanoke library. No big deal because we’ve already been too many times to count. I don’t know an exact number, but I know we have saved a lot of money by checking out books and movies instead of buying them.

I enjoy getting books by authors that I haven’t read yet. That way if I don’t like their writing style, I didn’t waste any money.

David has LOVED checking out DVDs. I think he’s already gotten 20. He can watch movies and work at the same time; I can’t.

I’ve also gotten some books and DVDs for the children I take care of for my work’s after-school program.

It was definitely a good decision for us to join the library.  Now to find the time to watch the movies I borrowed.