Boxes, Boxes, Boxes....and a Moving Truck?!?!

Well....as you can see from the title of this blog MAJOR changes are coming to the Cason household. It really is amazing to look back and see how many ways God has worked things out in the past few months. Daniel had a really heavy burden on his heart to go completely in full-time ministry. Long story short, he accepted the pastorate at Black River Church in Andrews, SC. I really am so excited for him, he has had this burden on his heart for a while and God just opened the right doors at the right time. Now this can only mean one thing........we have to move!!!! Daniel has lived in several states, but me ONLY North Carolina! So MAJOR change is about to happen in my life. People have asked several times if I am excited and the answer is....yes and no! I am excited for Daniel to fulfill this high calling in his life and for him to be in full-time ministry. However, I am very sad to not be able to teach at GCA next year. I was thinking Friday night of all the different events that happened while at GCA and how much I enjoyed it. It really amazes me how attached you can get to students only after two years.

Many people also ask, how is my family handling this! I can say they have only been supportive of us! I know down deep inside it is going to be hard for them and trust me, it is going to rip my heart out when I have to say good-bye. However, Daniel is the best supportive husband and only helped me with going through this transition. I know it is going to be tough, but God is always with me! I also know that Daniel and I need to formulate our own life together. I have complete peace that this is the right move in our life, but that still does not stop our human emotions! I know this will not be the easiest thing I have done in my life,but Daniel is my world and I only want to be a help in his ministry. Please be in prayer for us in the days ahead, because I am sure they will be hectic and emotional! I know I am writing like I am moving 30 hours away, but it really is only 3 1/2 hours lol I tell myself that really isn't bad! lol   

God has a plan for all of our lives, and this is another step in the journey of our life! We have complete peace that this is the right step and are excited about the ministry God has blessed us with! We only hope to be a blessing and help to the people and may we continue to grow and learn more about Christ.

Until Next Time,

~Camille

March and April

Spring is finally in the air and I love it! We recently made a trip to Washington D.C. for spring break. We both love traveling and are trying to plan a big trip for the future! It was nice to go and see different things! We were able to see the Declaration of Independence, history museum, white house, and Arlington cemetery. We also managed to go and shop a little (I am not a big shopper). My favorite was walking Arlington cemetery! It was really interesting to see everything and we also incorporated some exercise! We are still enjoying the lifestyle change! Daniel has lost over 60 lbs and I have lost 40lbs! We both have less than 20 to go before we reach our target goal! We have been buying a few new clothes and that is the most exciting part to me :-) 

The profile picture was taken at Easter! I think Daniel has changed even more since it was taken, he literally looks like a completely different person! Next week will begin May.....aka....ALMOST SUMMER!!! Also, I will officially finish my second year of teaching! I have thoroughly enjoyed it and have really developed some close relationships this year! I love when some of the girls come to my room after school just to talk :-) I have also been enjoying pinterest! Love getting recipes, mostly to take to different events and I am about to start my first craft! We will see how that goes.....lol :-)

I am going to end this blog with a recent quote I stumbled across....

"The whole of life is but a moment of time. It is our duty, therefore to use it, not to misuse it."

Until Next Time,

Camille

Spring Fever

It has been a while since I have updated! Busy does not even begin to describe the past two months. I think there has been something every week and weekend on the calendar, but that does let time pass quickly! We are still enjoying our lifestyle change! I have learned so much about foods to eat and how to cook them. A co-worker asked me what I had changed about eating and when I started naming things, I did not realize I had actually changed that many things! lol We still enjoy working out 4-5 times a week at the gym! Daniel has dropped about 50 lbs, he looks SOOO good! :-) (but I have always thought that) lol I have dropped 26 lbs! We both still have a lot more to lose to get to our "target goal." 

School is BEYOND the words hectic, and busy! Fine arts season is here along with SAT testing and spring sports and parent/teacher conferences! All  of this can make for some crazy days! For the past three days we have been dissecting fetal pigs in biology! My kids were GREAT and I LOVED it!!! Sometimes I think I should have been a doctor because I love medical stuff so much, but then I would not get the opportunity to enjoy my students! They really keep me going and laughing! This second year of teaching has been sooo much fun and I continue to learn!

Spring break is right around the corner!!! I cannot wait for a little break plus a mini-vacation with Daniel! We both love traveling, so we try to do little things every now and then!

 Until Next Time

~ Camille

One Sweet and Amazing Year

Well....Christmas was amazing! Going to grandmas is almost like being able to go back to my childhood. Just being in the outdoors..riding the four wheeler, fishing, the "boat" and hunting...all just a few possibilities being there! And having Daniel with me to do that is amazing!! Then Christmas morning, we started a new tradition! Daniel and I cooked breakfast together and opened our presents together. Then to church and to family. It was a great Christmas! I came home and decorated our living room! We did a total overhaul with furniture, curtains, rug, and other decorations.I love it!

Then, after Christmas Daniel and I took off for a few days together. We spent five days in Myrtle Beach, SC. We absolutely loved it! From shopping, eating, going to shows, swimming, and just being together it was wonderful!! God has truly blessed me beyond measure! Sometimes we have to force ourselves to go to sleep and stop talking at night lol

The new year has been going well! Church has been great and school has been busy with spirit week and other events. I think my students teach me something new everyday and always make me laugh (maybe sometimes too much)! We have also really changed our lifestyle...and we LOVE it! We count calories for everything we eat and work-out 5 days a week at a gym. Daniel has lost 17 lbs and I have lost 8lbs (guys just lose weight sooo much easier) lol We have really enjoyed this lifestyle change and plan on keeping it up for the rest of our lives. We feel so much better and are enjoying it, especially being able to do this together! 

Until Next Time!

~Camille

Thanksgiving/Christmas and Inbetween!

It truly is the most wonderful time of the year! SOO many exciting things have happened since the last blog. Fall was a wonderful time of the year! I (Camille) turned 22, still a baby people at work would say! :-) Then a couple of weeks later, we celebrated Daniel's 23rd birthday <3 Then began the Thanksgiving season! I truly believe this was my favorite Thanksgiving of my life! I cannot describe it in words, but just being outdoors and enjoying the world around me with the one I love more than anyone or anyone could! Daniel shot a 6 pointer over Thanksgiving and that was rather adventurous trying to keep ice on the deer and getting him "cleaned." Then I did something I have never done before.....we went shopping at 10:00 on Thanksgiving day! I had money left over from my birthday so I became the owner of a Wii that night! ADDICTED...I must say :-) Then we had Christmas parties galore since Thanksgiving, we even had the teenagers over to our home! December 11 we celebrated our one year anniversary! <3 It truly has been the happiest year of my life! I gave him a birthday/anniversary gift combo. But he went all out for our anniversary....diamond earrings that matched a necklace he gave me for Christmas a few years ago <3 He spoils me sometimes! lol We really will be celebrating our anniversary after Christmas when we go on our road trip! We have been counting down the days for three months!!!! I cannot wait to celebrate our second Christmas together this weekend! School ends tomorrow and I will be missing their bright and smiling (most of the time) faces! They have made me laugh so much this year and are such an encouragement to me. Church is going well, but have stayed some kind of busy! Our juniors/teenagers did a wonderful job on their Christmas program...so proud! Thankful to be able to help Daniel with the young people at a good church! Until next time.....Merry Christmas and cannot wait to update on our trip!

Fall Life.....hunting?

              I absolutely LOVE fall! Many things happen in fall...volleyball season with my girls, fall festivals, fair, my birthday, Daniel's birthday, my dad's birthday, Thanksgiving and technically our anniversary is in the fall :-) In addition to all of those, October 19, 2009, Daniel and I went on our "first" date together and we began our dating life..... Today, is October 19, 2011 and how life has changed in those two years! I would not trade it for the world though! We went to the fair with my family and then he asked me to be his girlfriend later that night. This fall has been rather busy, like normal! lol We have just completed another "first" on our list together.....hunting!!! And I must say.....I enjoyed it :-) Daniel also killed a deer so I am sure he enjoyed it also! It was a rather comical experience. I tripped over a log walking in the woods and began laughing really loud, then I got "the look" from Daniel, the one that says "SHUT-UP!" LOL Then after being in the stand MAYBE two minutes, I told him I was bored and this was dumb. Then I told him I had to cough and he said I could NOT cough, well I could just not help it so I started coughing and he just looked at me like....Seriously??? lol It was fun and I did not scare the deer off! After he shot the deer, I helped him clean the deer a little. I did touch the foot and held the leg so he could clean it! It was really fun and I am looking forward to going back! :-) Cannot wait to see what the rest of fall has in store for our lives!

Busy life with my best friend

              Life has been extremely busy lately!!!!! However, the sad part is....it will not slow down until November (maybe). Daniel and I have had the privilege of going to two Duke football games the last two weekends! I LOVE going to Duke!! It is something we both enjoy and our favorite thing is spending time together! I have been rather busy between school and coaching. Daniel has been working overtime all but one night this week, so he is exhausted!!! We just hit our nine month anniversary!! It just amazes me how we just go together so well. Last week I told him I did not think anyone could go together so well. We are always laughing and thinking of some crazy thought. (he would kill me if I shared them) :-)  I came home from a lady's conference and he had made dinner and did the laundry for me! Life may be busy.....but every second is worth it when at the end of the day you have your best friend and the love of your life by your side.       
             I would like to ask prayer for a co-worker of mine last year, Dr. Rice. He was the elementary principle and in June was diagnosed with leukemia. He spoke in chapel on Friday, and was a HUGE blessing. It was a wonderful time. He really brought out the reality of life! I am NOT an emotional person, but the tears did flow. Please pray for Dr. Rice and his family as they are going through a hard time. We know God's way IS best and he makes NO mistakes!