It seems like our life is a whirlwind of hurry up and wait. While we were driving back from a long run to Vernal, UT I (Marquette) was taking the late night shift. The song While I'm Waiting By John Waller came on. If you haven't heard the song the lyrics are :

And I will move ahead bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience
While I'm waiting I will serve You
While I'm waiting I will worship
While I'm waiting I will not faint
I'll be running the race even while I wait

It was like the words came right out of the speakers and grabbed my heart. It was such a strong reminder that even though I am waiting on what's next doesn't mean I stop. I am to serve and worship even in this time of waiting. I tend to try to focus on the next task at hand rather than being content where I am. The Lord wants us to be happy where we are at, especially because we are always exactly where he wants us to be. But sometimes it's just so easy to focus on either the tiniest of details in front of you or the mountain that is still miles away.

Where Kyle and I are is not an easy place. We have been stripped of our families, our closest friends, our church community, our comfort zones, and our lives as a whole. It's just plain hard sometimes. We are confident that we are right where the Lord wants us to be, and we are are fixed on being obedient. But even though it's hard I do have the promise that this too shall pass. It is just a season of our lives, a tough season, but a season nonetheless. And as newlyweds we can move ahead bold and confident knowing that the maker of heaven and Earth is also the one we call Abba Father. We can cry out to him for He has our best interest at heart and his plan is perfect. It will play out in due time, his time.  

Just where I am right now...

In Christ,

Marquette

Keepin Up With The Ostrand's

We snatched this current list from a friend's blog and thought it would be fun for us both to do! So while we were driving along this week we went through the list and collected our answers :) It was really fun to see where we are at. I'm sure we will be doing this again. 

The Currents in the Lives of the Ostrand’s

                     Mr. Ostrand         Mrs. Ostrand

Current guilty pleasure:      DQ Blizzard                           Ipad

Current nail color:              Oil                                     White & Sparkles

Current playlist:         Craig Morgan, Dierks Bently,               Kari Jobe,  

Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean,               Casting Crowns,

Pitbull, Rihanna, Casting Crowns,            NeedToBreathe,

Jeremy Camp

Current read:             Truck’s Owners manual                     Captivating

Current drink:            Coffee & Monster                         Water…Lots of Water!

Current food:             Jalapeno Poppers                           Animal Crackers

Current favorite show:      Criminal Minds                     Grey’s & Private Practice

Current wishlist:         Hummer H1Alpha                          New iphone case

Current needs:           sleep                                         Family Time

Current triumphs:      Was able to relax

on our honeymoon                   Scuba dived for the first time

Current bane of my existence:     Lazy people!!!          People who are mean

Current celebrity crush:              Lee & Tiffany                 Tim Tebow

Current indulgence:            Peanutbutter M&Ms                 Mani/Pedi

Current blessing:               My Wife                         Relaxing time with my Hubs

Current outfit:           Wrangles, workboots & t-shirt         Capris, flips & t-shirt

Current excitement:   California & new Nephew                  CALI & Brexton Bo

Current mood:           “beyond blessed”                                  Blessed.

A Special Surprise

When we got back from our honeymoon we headed to Nebraska so Kyle could get his new truck and so we can be there for Danielle (Kyle's sister-in-law) and Baby Ostrand's baby shower. Well let me tell ya God and Baby O had a surprise for us all... BABY OSTRAND SHOWED UP!!! We definitely didn't expect to meet that little man yet. Regardless we were blessed to be there to welcome Brexton Bo Ostrand to the world. At about 5 weeks early he weighed in at 5lbs 3oz and was 19" long  and every bit of him is absolutely perfect.

Isn't this lil man perfect! AND SO MUCH BLONDE HAIR!!

We love this lil man so much already! 

Uncle Kyle, Aunt Marquette, Aunt Kara, and Seth 

Auntie Kara with Brexton and the new parents, Kory & Danielle

Nana with the new family