the harrell'd

So, we set off. It has been awhile since I have written, perhaps this can be excused by some recent and wonderful developments in my life (namely: getting married!) Kristen and I are learning how to be married. We love it. Sure, we're quick to admit that it is an adjustment to single living, but the sacrifices made are certainly eclipsed by knowing that your spouse and best friend will be there with you through all of life's circumstances. A couple month's before our wedding a friend of mine told us that the best part about being married, is that no matter what happens during the day, your husband/wife will still be there with you at the end of the day.

Recently, we've both been coming to the end of our respective jobs mentally and physically for opposite reasons (her's is exhausting, mine - numbing.) We've been talking about the idea of travel nursing for awhile now and this seemed to be the time. After much debate, we've accepted a travel nursing position just outside Fresno California, for which we'll leave Nov. 8th-ish. We're really excited, it will be an adventure. Fresno is just 2 hours from the ocean as well as from Yosemite National Park.

After our 13 week travel assignment we'll take a month and visit our Brother and Sister in-law (Chris and Erin) in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Africa. We're really excited for this opportunity and to explore what it may lead to for our future. We've both expressed interest in living overseas and working in community amongst the poor and I suppose this will be a solid "sign" in that venture of exploration.

Please join us in this time. We would love to hear from everyone of you. As Kristen and I have reflected on our relationship thus far we keep coming back to the symbol of being "on the road" or "the path." We've hiked and adventured alot together and look forward to this next uncertain and exciting time of our lives together. We are looking for direction, signs and peace at all the right times, as well as the patience to wait for the next "road marker."