a very tiny, itsy-bitsy, little update

Hello dear friends and precious family;

So this will have to be a small update...mainly because I am only allowed 15 more minutes of computer time at Canyon Library. :) :)

I hope that you all are well and good.

This are going very well here in Texas, and life is finally after...well, many years I guess....slowing down. This is a new thing for me! The past several years have really felt like a sprint towards the end of an era in life. Ifelt I was trying to finish the last few things the Lord wanted me to do as a single woman like my 6th grade research paper on the Underground Railroad I wrote in a few days and decided to make 25 pages long. Whew!

God really seems to be taking me into a short time in life where He is going to rest me up and change me. Now granted, the work now is just going to be an internal work....but my God has always been faithful in any kind of work He's brought me to.....and He always carries His work out to be complete and whole and finished. So, I'm excited!

I got a new Beta fish. (Sorry William Howard Taft....you have been replaced) He's purple, and I put him in a glass pitcher in my kitchen. I'm learning to be a wife and putting my house together. I am asking God every day to show me how to love my amazing husband better than the day before.....and ODDLY ENOUGH, every single day I wake up....I love him more than the day before. :) :)

Tuesdays are ministry days........ that is when our college ministry "North" is held. Listen to David's sermons and stay updated on what we are doing at www.northwebsite.com or look him up on Itunes!! :)

Ah! AND, we leave on a mission trip to Mexico on August 13th. WHICH, happens to be the same day my baby brother leaves for college at Liberty University! That is neat!

Well, sorry to disapoint, but it is time for me to split. Please check back often.... (SAM :) ) I will try and give a better update soon. I don't have internet right now, but as of yesterday I have a library card!!! :) :)

I love you all very dearly!!!
Email me or leave a comment!
Have a great day!

-Mrs. Ritchie

a little picture update!

just some new pics of wedding, honeymoon, and new house

me and my dearest friend risa, a couple days before the wedding :)

http://tylerkbuschman.squarespace.com/videoblog/

This chronicles the wedding extravaganza!!!!! check it out

Amarillo Sky

Hey People in Blog Land,

I am sitting in a coffee shop in my new home town, Canyon!!! WOOP!!! 

There is something very wonderful taking place at this very moment.... there is a man in this coffee shop with headphones on...and he is INDEED singing OUT LOUD without realizing it. He is definitely terrible and definitely singing in another language. This is a wonderful moment for me, just so you know.

This; however, has been one of many fantastics moments over the past 15 days that I have been a married woman!!! YES, folks, you heard that right. I am now officially, Mrs. Katie Ritchie, wife of David. There are so many things that I could write about...share with you, but I really wouldn't have enough room or explain these things justly. SO, deal with it my loved friends and family. Just know, IT HAS BEEN WONDERFUL! Our wedding was beautiful. I remember the ceremony and the people there. I tried to remember everything. The reception was overwhelming and amazing. I had to sit in the parking lot and get some tears out before I walked in....I was completely overwhelmed by how many people from every part of my life took the time to come celebrate with me and my husband. I wanted to talk to every person and tell them how much they meant to me. Of course I couldn't, and I pray that the Lord would just let them know for me. Our honeymoon was amazing, beautiful, fun, and restful. (of course pictures from all these events will follow when my camera decides to stop being dumb)

Life in Texas as the wife of my best friend has been the best experience so far though....just being with him and making our home has indescribable. :) :) We have a beautiful home, and you are welcome to come visit. (as long as you aren't creepy) 

Much can be summed up in this....

Love someone whose love reflects the love that Jesus has for you. You will never be the same. I know I won't be....and I have a lifetime that I look forward to with my husband....an eternity with my God! 

As the good Book says, "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out all fear." 

"God is love....and His love is made completely between us" 

In His Presence, there is freedom and fullness of joy. (says that in the Good Book too)

I want to love people in such a way that makes them see how much God loves them!!

I love you all!! I miss you so much!!

Email me or respond or something.

PICTURES COMING SOON!!! :)