Noah Daniel Hunt

Exciting news. My nephew Noah was born 7.15.10 around 6 am at KU Med! I got to watch my nieces and newphews in the waiting room-for 18 hours straight. Thankfully Aaron, Jen, and Grant were all there at times to help out or else I wouldn't have survived. Keeping kids in a room that small for 18 hours is a challenge! Even though the night was long, it was well worth it when Noah was born completely healthy and totally cute! He was a huge answer to prayer. My parents came to visit and we all celebrated at Fogo de Chao on the plaza. It was a blessed time with family and big reason for celebration.

Precious baby Noah in NICU

Playing dress up in the waiting room

Happy parents to a healthy baby boy!

Great having my parents visiting!

Very proud aunties and uncles!

Wheat Harvest

Grant and I have been in Moundridge, KS the past five days to help his dad with wheat harvest. It was a learning experience for me since I didn't grow up on a farm. We had a really good time despite the 12-15 hour days in the field and blistering 90 degree weather. Thankfully the combine was air conditioned which is where we spent most of the time. Of course being a girl got me out of some of the work. I took full advantage of that at times and hung out with my mother-in-law instead. Now that wheat harvest is over, I can proudly say that I have driven a combine and a diesel truck, learned a lot about wheat and other crops, and have grown a sincere appreciation for agriculture and small scale farming. Although I enjoyed the time there, I am most definitely a city girl at heart and couldn't wait to see downtown KC on our way home!

Daniel: Integrity and Prophecy

A couple of girlfriends and I just completed a 12 week study on the incredible book of Daniel. We went through a Beth Moore dvd series and workbook which I found to be quite challenging , but so worthwhile. Here is a brief synopsis of the valuable truths I have taken from the book of Daniel.

1. God's sovereignty. To miss God's sovereignty in the book of Daniel is to miss the point entirely!

2. To be resolved like Daniel and full of integrity in such an enticing, Babylonian-like world. The Babylon mentality and motto "I am and there is no one besides me" (Isaiah 47:8) is still the heart cry of our excessive, self-seeking culture today. As Christians, we must never grow accustomed to the decaying morals and standards around us.

3. We can be deliverd from the fiery trials in life. The dividend? Our faith is refined. We must seek Him for help in times of trouble for His arm is not too short to save.

4. God has and will continue to fulfill every prophecy in the book of Daniel. The finale of all the foretold events will be the Ancient of Days judging in favor of all believers. Daniel 7:18 "The saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, forever and ever."

Isn't God amazing?!

One Year

I can't believe our one year anniversary has come and gone. I am thankful for the year I've been married to Grant and for the ways our relationship has developed in a such a short time together. Looking forward to many more years! Our celebration was simple, yet memorable. It included several bike rides, a lovely pink rose, ice cream at Crown Center, a visit to Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, and dinner on the plaza.

A Bittersweet Goodbye

I know I have been silent for almost a month on here, but I have been working close to 50 hours a week since the beginning of May for HealthFitness. And then every weekend in May has been spent in Emporia helping my parents with their move to Springfield, MO. Although I am extremely excited for their new life, it has been a bittersweet change at the same time. It was hard saying goodbye for good to the house I grew up in and realizing the fact that I won't be visiting friends and family in Emporia anymore. Of course I have been away during college and since being married, but I could always slip down to Emporia for a relaxing and refreshing weekend at home with the folks. On the other hand I am thrilled for them and admire them as they have been called into the missions field at this point in their lives. They have been a real example of following the Lord's leading and trusting Him through it all. While in Springfield, they will be attending Baptist Bible College for a year then missions work likely in India. I can't wait to see how God works in their lives during this new adventure. Love you both and good luck in college :)

Texas

Grant and I headed south last week to Texas. Our first stop was in Austin for 1 1/2 days to visit Grant's sister and her husband. It was an interesting stay-quirky eclectic shops, food served from trailors, and deep fried doughnuts topped with brownie chunks and hot fudge at 11pm. The food in Austin is certainly a reflection of the creative people who live there. Check out this hot dog we got!

Next we headed to Dallas for a NAA conference. Friday night was family fun night including lots of junk food and bowling at Dallas 300 with other members of NAA. Saturday was the actual conference from 7:30 am to midnight (sorry no pics). It was a really long day, but we learned a lot, ate like royalty, and met some spectacular people.

The trip was busy and exhausting after driving through the night twice, but well worth it. Now looking forward to North Carolina in July for the next conference!

An Honor from You Say Tomato

Today Grant and I went to one of our favorite spots in Kansas City called You Say Tomato. It is a charming little coffee shop and breakfast/lunch place straight from the 1930s. We love it because it's very unique, only 2 blocks away, and has great food/coffee/service. Grant was setting up the computer while I ordered. As I approached the counter, the worker said, "Yost?" I was a little taken back but replied very confused, "Uhhhh yeah." He said, "Yeah we put your article on a plaque over there. It was good, we liked it. I've been waiting for you to come in so I could tell you!"

I had written an article (my very first one in fact) about You Say Tomato for examiner.com and they apparently found it-then made a plaque out of it! That made my day. If my face and article is going to be anywhere in Kansas City, I'd choose You Say Tomato in a heartbeat! I'm honored.

You can read what I wrote about You Say Tomato here!

Resurrection Reflection

Yesterday was the first Easter for me in 24 years not spent with my family in Emporia at the church I grew up in (you know, since getting married changes all those things). However, this Resurrection Day was probably the most meaningful and it is great to now be a part of Christ Fellowship. Three days prior we had gone to a debate at the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary here in KC. It was between a Christian apologist and an atheist claiming the resurrection never happened. After witnessing the debate and everything the atheist said, I was dismayed. It was heart wrenching to hear someone say that God isn’t real, Jesus was not the son of God, and he certainly did not raise from the dead. I was saddened by this upon leaving the seminary to go home, yet at the same time I had so much joy knowing that Christ IS risen and will return with the victory one day. My heart has been so stirred with excitement and longing for his return since Thursday.

As if that isn't enough to make for a perfect Easter Sunday, it was also nice having Aaron and Jen at church, lunch with Christ Fellowship people was a blessing, took a nice little nap, and the weather was incredible so Grant and I went on a walk in the evening through the beautiful neighborhoods around our apartment and then back for some brownies and milk. Plus Sunday was the perfect opportunity to wear the skirt I found at Goodwill last week for only $1.50! See below :) Yesterday was just one of those days where everything in life was sweet, but still knowing the best thing is yet to come some day was even better!

Jehovah-Jireh

Today has been a good day. Grant and I were at a business meeting for the job he and I will be working on together from home. As I was sitting in the conference room all day wondering if we will be able to make money, all I could think of was something my wonderful mom wrote in an email yesterday. Jehovah-Jireh. The God who provides. She was reminding me that no matter how tight finances are now or how hard things seem, God provides. Grant just got the call that he will be laid off tomorrow. My job with HealthFitness only provides work on-call which basically=no work (which is great when our backs aren't against the wall). So we are taking a risk trying to get a business going with no income and bills to pay. But praise be to God-the God who provides. Whether we are waiting tables soon or successfully running a business, He is the only God named Jehovah-Jireh.

Thank you mom.

Wedding last Weekend

Grant was a groomsmen in Justin and Amy Timken's beautiful wedding last weekend. It took me a while to upload the pictures, but here are a few. We are excited for them, they are such a cute couple! Thanks to Jen for helping me through the "wedding party widow" blues. :)

One wedding down, more to come this year...