Friday, September 23, 2005

Seattle life...





I feel like I don't spend enough time telling everyone exactly how or what I am doing here and now. Well this one is for all those who appreciate the updates now and then. The Fabulous life of Chantel Wright... Military wife and strong independent woman...ha, this is fun.

But... first we will start with my wonderful husband, Joel...
He has had better days, but I guess work has been a little more stressful this month. He has had the unfortunate pleasure of working in the Coast Guards (CG) version of the "dish pit". It's been hard not just because it's a pretty crappy job, but it also keeps him on the boat all day except for about 12 hours and he is sleeping for 8 of those. We are just looking forward to the end of this month so that he can go back to what he was doing and liking his position in the CG again. Because other than this month God has really been answering our prayers. Joel is doing very well, and setting a great example there by being a solid working who is working hard to get into Aviation School. He may even get in before having to leave on the Ice Breaker for months.
>I want to thank everyone for their prayers. They have been heard and appreciated,<

As for me... I am doing as well as I can be in the situation that I am. I am getting attatched to Seattle the longer we stay here, and I think it is totally beautiful here. That is me with great Mt. Raneir at the top. One of our two mountains!! However beyond the experiencing the beauty of this place there hasn't been a lot of oppertunity for me here. Still waiting for my VISA so that I will finally be able to get a job has got me into a state of plain boredum... I try to volunteer where I can but the choices there are also becoming few. So instead I have been filling my time with writing, reading, cleaning, and working on the future of my education. And even though I sound bored, and I am, I am still enjoying life. I just have to appreciate all the little things that come my way, which has taught me a lot about taking advantage of every Joy. It's challenging sometimes, but thats what life is all about, and I love it.

Those of you who know us know that Joel and I stay optimistic through most things. Even though things aren't all what we want them to be right now, we are making the most of it and keeping our heads up high. It's easy to do when we have each other. All in God's time, and until then all we can do is be the best that He made us to be where ever it is we are. So we'll keep smiling to help bring light to everyday.

2 Comments:

At 9:25 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Chantel,

it's Mandyie! I love your blog, it's very interesting!! I kind of understand where you are at in some areas right now...I mean, I moved to Kingston to a world I don't know, so my husband could finish school. I am far away from friends and my family.
Also, something that interested me is in some of your blogs it seems like you are working through things in your past. I am at the spot in my life too, where I am trying to work through things in my past, to forgive and move on.

I am praying for you Chantel, I hope you get your visa soon, but enjoy your time not working!! Sometimes it can be great to be a housewife, and be home to great your husband, and have that extra time for him. I know I miss it!

I was looking in my scrapbook the other day, one side a picture of us when we first met, when we were around 12, and then another picture when we were older, and we had the time of our life at camp. I miss those days, and I miss spending time with you. I always had so much fun. Maybe some day we can visit again!
Talk to you later. Love you!

 
At 4:45 PM, Blogger Jon said...

chantel, your last two posts were both awesome. Life is so beautiful and so messy! i'm glad you shared your story, because I always wondered how those things were for you, but we never talked about it. You have grown up so well!!! Keep your head up, if the visa doesn't come, call american express! oh man, that joke was horrible....please don't hate me.

 

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