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How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. - Annie Dillard

life's little surprises

Life has been full of little surprises of which I am overwhelmingly thankful.

I attened training in Orlando, FL last week for my Emergency Disaster duties with The Salvation Army. Ironically, when Jaime and Phil were dropping me off in Orlando I said something along the lines of, "What's so weird about these kinds of conferences is I feel pressure to be social and talk to people, but really why? I'm never going to see these people again, so it's hard for me to be all chatty and nice. I just want to keep to myself and relax. So, I don't think I'm going to make any friends this week." Well, I was very wrong! God chose to cross my path with 5 police officers from Fischer, Indiana who completely welcomed me into their group. I do believe if I lived in Fischer we would all be friends. From the short amount of time that I spent with them, this is what I learned:

Mark is quite the social butterfly and has a sweet heart. However, he's still learning how to run in flip-flops without crash and burning.
Shawn is a funny, funny man. He reminded me of friends from college that use to crack me up all the time. We learned that his wife actually went to Lincoln Christian College, my alma mater. Go Preachers! I learned Shawn needs to not pursue his singing career.
Brad is a passionate and faithful evangelist, ready to talk/debate just about any topic. He may have been a theologian in another life.
Reggie is an incredibly courageous man. He's a loyal friend and all around great guy. His favorite song is Ebony and Ivory.
Angela is an amazing woman for putting up with not only these guys on this trip, but the predominantly male dominated department she works in. She has thick skin and a great sense of humor.

Thank you to Fischer Police Department for sending these guys to Orlando. You guys made my time there a lot of fun and set the bar really high for future trainings. I guess you'll just have to go wherever I go!!

Sincerely,
2-slash Kelli
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3 years!!


Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband!!

Three years ago today Dustin and I got married. I would love to look back on the morning and hear our breakfast conversation. Dustin and I snuck out in the wee hours of the morning (around 8am) and had breakfast together. It was a great time of de-stressing from the wedding activities and helped us both prepare for seeing each other later in the day. I can't remember what we talked about. I assume we were both just ready to get to St. Lucia and start the honeymoon!!

What I do know is we were both so excited to start our lives together. And we still are! Praise God!

Dustin, I love you and I'm still excited to spend the rest of my life with you. In a group of people, you're still the one I want to be standing by and talking to. At night, you're still the one I want on the couch next to me. When I'm upset, you're still the one I want telling me funny stories to make me feel better. When I think about starting a family, you're still the one I want by my side, figuring it out together. For me, you are the perfect companion. I love you.
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Celebrating new life

Evergreen met together at the Goff house this past Sunday. We got kicked out of the Lucky Lab for "Hottest Day of the Year" Ride. Ironically, it was FREEZING all morning long. It was, however, one of the best days ever. It was tiresome with setting up, tearing down, and talking to so many people. An introvert like myself gets worn down by too many amazing people to talk to. Nevertheless, it was a great day. Here are a few pics that captured the day.





The band sounded AMAZING on Sunday. Joelle on the cello is nothing short of heavenly, Devin is meant to be a worship leader, and Chris on those drums makes me want to be a drummer. I loved seeing them all up there, just using the gifts God's given them. They looked like a traveling family band. Chris in the middle is wanting some attention and Dan is the troublemaker in the back. I love you guys!



My people.




Poor Beth couldn't stop shivering in the creek. But it was all worth it! Praise God for new life! Congrats Beth! (I'm sitting in the back with the red crocs on)




And now for Kevin, Beth's husband. He "looked" not quite as cold, but I bet inside he was screaming from the cold water! Congrats Kevin! (That's Dustin in the background looking down and thinking, "Sucks to be you Bob!")




The divine moment.

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