While we were gone…
So a lot has been happening in the Rottman household over the last few months. In no way do I use this as an excuse for my blogging delinquency, however, I’ll do my best to catch you up…
Mississippi Christmas
We’re Expecting!!!
We announced to our families by giving our Moms custom-made bibs. It was a great time (both times)!!
Winter San Carlos Trip
MLS in Tucson
Announcement Party: It’s a Girl!!!!!
We had a great announcement party with friends and family. We filled the cupcakes with pink icing and had the big reveal right after this picture. (Ryan didn’t want to wait)
The Maranto’s Visit
The destruction of my fingers
I dropped a railroad tie on my right hand and almost severed the tips of my index and middle fingers. I required a fair amount of stitches, but they seem to be healing nicely. Maybe I’ll put up some more pictures soon for those with strong stomachs.
Our Barcelona and Lisbon Trip
Krystal and Jesus had their 2nd
Say hello to little Isaac! Hard to believe that we’ll be there soon…
I’m really going to try to get back in the habit of blogging. We have plenty happening right now, so there should be a lot to share!
Dinner with the Jankowskis
We finally got invited by the Jankowskis to see their new house (that I had a hand in designing). It looks awesome! We also got to try out a new game called Probe. I suck at word games, but this one was fun. Kind of like hangman on steroids.
Ron Paul 2012
Please take a few moments to watch the video below. This election might just be one of the more important of our lives. However, it is not simply because Obama needs to be defeated, as most conservatives are solely concerned about. Replacing him with another run-of-the-mill neo-con such as Rick Perry (no matter the supposed “Christian” principles he has apparently found) would be even worse. The use of Christ’s name to prop up murder and endless wars is an abomination. I know that many who may frequent our blog are already supporters, but if not, please consider looking more into Ron Paul’s message as the Republican primaries continue.
Extent of Reaction
As studying for Orals is coming to a fervent end I am reminded of the term in kinetics known as the extent of reaction. This describes how far a certain process or reaction will proceed under the given conditions. With my date with the committee set for tomorrow at 2pm, I find myself rapidly approaching this limit, my own “extent of study”. After covering around 8 textbooks, 5 undergraduate courses and 8 graduate courses, I’m about spent. Not to mention the time; most every night spent at a coffee shop until close along with the majority of Saturdays. Thank God for rest on Sunday.
It has been a stressful few weeks and it has been particularly difficult the last day or two to temper that stress with God’s sovereignty. We are told that we should not be anxious, but to instead to present everything before the Father with prayer and thanksgiving. This is a beautiful principle to believe in, but a very difficult one to put into practice. I find it easier for me to attempt to heap more stress upon myself and to ignore God’s gracious hand. I know that, whatever the outcome, it is for His glory and my benefit. I just hope He glories in my passing.