Puppy Hotel (for the weekend)

Posted by The Ellis' On 4.05.2009 2 comments
So... Brandon, Sara, and Bailey came to visit us this weekend!! Philip was gone Friday night and most of Saturday playing with Aaron Ivey, but he got back last night and it was SOOOO good to have him back!
There is LOTS to tell and update over the weekend, but Sara already posted pretty much everything on her blog... so if you go here you can read all about the weekend and see great pictures and videos! I will still add a few...






Also...

Other than just the weekend stuff, Philip and I have really been thinking a lot lately about how we spend our time and money. God has really brought it to our attention that we could be doing more with both. We have just realized that we are very blessed, and even though we are newlyweds and aren't the richest people ever, we could still be doing more with our time and money to further his kingdom.
We have just had a lot on our minds about the future. What is God calling us to do? Where will we be in 2 weeks? 10 months? 5 years? We don't just want to do what comes naturally or what exactly it is we want to do... we just really want to be doing whatever it is He has planned for us. We want to make sacrifices and feel like we are actually doing something for others rather than ourselves. What is it that we will do? We have no idea. But we will be praying like crazy and hope that you will do the same for us!
That is all for now...

2 comments to Puppy Hotel (for the weekend)

  1. says:
    April 5, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Lynn Leaming Kimberly,
    Had fun reading your blog. I love blogging and keeping in touch with what God is doing in other's lives and seeing the pictures. I think it is great that you and Phillip are listening to God's call and trying to be faithful to obey. We could all learn from your example as I for one could also simplify and use much more of my time and money for His purposes.

  1. says:
    April 9, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    genae Hi Phil and Kim -

    Kim, you don't know me. :) Philip, it's been forever! I know it is really random that I am posting a comment on your blog...but, I read this post after seeing your link on FB and couldn't help it. I went through the same thoughts a couple of years ago about choosing to do good - sustainable, long lasting good for others - with my money...and so I thought I'd share a few of my thoughts. If you check out a website about conscious consumerism ( http://www.newdream.org/marketplace/index.php ) it lists a whole array of great nonprofits and for profit business you can spend your money at that are doing good things, both environmentally, and socially, around the world. it's a great way to remember that something as simple as the shoes we walk in can have an impact across the world.

    if you guys are looking for a specific organization to support, check out Love146. ( www.love146.org ) they are an INCREDIBLE organization of people who work to prevent child sex trafficking...they work in prevention and aftercare. I have the privilege of knowing the CEO and founder and they are just an amazing group of people doing amazing work against one of the grossest injustices around the world.

    peace! hope the newlywed life is wonderful.

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