A Better Trip, Next Fall!

I know it’s been a while since the last time I wrote, but believe me when I say, I have so much to share with all of you! As many of you know, I decided to forego my plans for the LPGA Tour. Being away from loved ones alongside the constant hustle and bustle that comes with traveling week-in and week-out, was not a life that I felt was right for me. However, I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to compete in the tournaments this past summer, as I was able to have a sample of what life on tour would entail. I believe God used that time to grow my faith, my strength, and my endurance, which also helped me reevaluate my priorities in life. In the weeks leading up to Q-school, I felt a hesitation in my heart and with consistent prayer; I knew that God had a different direction for my life. My heart has always burned with a passion for children and I have decided to pursue my degree in teaching and serve children in hopes to make a lasting impact on their life!

As for Brad and I together, we have added a new addition to our family, and no…it’s not a baby, but a puppy! A chocolate and white Shih-Tzu, weighing around 1.5 lbs when we welcomed him home. It seems for quite some time now, Brad has longed for a Harley Davidson bike, and well, as a loving wife, I compromised, and we named our sweet boy – Harley! J Now, at 14 weeks, Harley is still quite petite for his breed; weighing-in at roughly 4.3lbs. Regardless, we couldn’t be happier and we are enjoying his love each and everyday!

On a different note, just this past week Brad and I were in for a wake-up call that would remind us of how precious our time is on this earth together. Thursday evening, Brad was enjoying his regular ride home from work (Only about 10 minutes away), when in a split second of time, he was involved in an accident leaving his truck looking like nothing but a beat up accordion. As it turned out, a deer had gone to cross the road and needless to say, after being struck by one careless Mini-Van and two Ford pick-up trucks, the deer didn’t quite make it to the other side. With Brad’s truck totaled and impacted as much as it was, it is an absolute miracle that Brad walked away from the accident without a scratch and we can only praise the Lord for that!

Brad is also nearly ten months into his training program with Chick-Fil-A and things are going very well for him at the store. Just this past weekend Brad competed in the annual soccer tournament in which Chick-Fil-A Magnolia (Brad’s store) and Chick-Fil-A Alden Bridge, play against each other in hopes to claim the Skipper Cup! After a long game that went into overtime, Chick-Fil-A Magnolia obtained the cup once again! With honor, they have the cup displayed in their store for all to see! Great Job, Team!

Keep on, Keeping on!

“Keep on, keeping on” has become our cheering phrase of the month for both Brad and I as we are continuing to persevere through this season in our life. Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to compete in a few golf tournaments, which has allowed me to test my game under pressure and aid in my preparation for Q-School, in just over a month. With my golf game progressing slower than I had hoped, feelings of frustration, discouragement, and embarrassment have been lurking around my mind lately. Quite often, I have caught myself questioning my calling, even though I clearly know in my heart what it is I need to do. With out the encouragement and support from both my parents and Brad, the fear of failure would still have me caught in the devil’s trap of doubt and deception. Slowly but surely I have continually placed one foot in front of the other clinging to God’s truth.

This past weekend, I headed out for yet another tournament in San Antonio. I felt good going into the tournament and told God that whether I played well or not, I was playing for His glory and not mine. With each round, my game displayed tremendous improvement and I knew that God’s hand was at work, yet it wasn’t until I walked into the scoring room on that final day of the tournament, that God completely revealed Himself to me in a way that was absolutely perfect! Sitting on the table directly in front of the scoreboard were three eagles, which happened to be the trophies for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place. Immediately I was reminded of a book I began reading at the beginning of this journey, Never Give Up by Joyce Meyer. Countless times, Joyce refers to the character of the eagle and the symbology of the eagle within the Bible. The eagle is one of nature’s best examples of strength, perseverance, and determination- one who never gives up!

You see, just before this tournament I was beginning to wonder whether I was supposed to be pursuing this vision. I couldn’t help but think how all odds are against me, which was leading me to believe that maybe I had set my expectations too high. Yet, at this down point in my journey where I doubt was going to lead me astray once again, God intervened and the tide turned in my game. With God’s strength, I finished 2^nd in the tournament and I whole-heartedly believe God gave me that eagle as a message to keep on, keeping on! So with that, I will cling to God’s promise and follow Him in unwavering faith and obedience.

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Isaiah 40: 31

Fun in the Sun!

Sorry for the delay…this post has been sittin’ in the bucket for a while now, and I just now got around to publishing it! ENJOY ;)

What better way to kickoff the summer then to cruise along the waters of lake Travis, in Austin, Texas! Accompanied with family and friends, Brad and I spent just a couple of days visiting our beloved Capital City! With our personal tour guides (Niki & Aaron) we were able to capture Austin’s breathtaking countryside while riding the waves and soaking up some luscious golden rays!

Following our water rendezvous, we spent the following day gallivanting the city, where we enjoyed a tasty pastry at Sandra Bullocks quaint bakery shop, Walton’s, and toured the inside of our State Capitol Building, where Brad and his dad had the privilege of taking an inside peak to Dan Patrick’s office. After working up a bit of an appetite, we dined at a well-known pizza shop called Home Slice, a place I highly recommend to any devout pizza lovers. It was absolutely Delicious!

Cruise along with us as we remember our Austin adventures together!

A Month to Remember

A time of celebration, marking two memorable milestones, seemed to define the month of May for us, young Fields’! Just a few weeks ago, I graduated from Sam Houston State University and couldn’t be more excited to turn the page in our life together! With each day I am striving to follow God’s footsteps as He slowly reveals to me my place in this world. Most recently, Brad and I feel led to pursue golf and so, with a willing heart, I am faithfully pressing onward to prepare for LPGA Q-School in the fall. Brad, on the other hand, is continually growing as a leader and learning more and more everyday about what it means to manage a business without sacrificing faith-based principles.

Just this weekend, we celebrated a second milestone, as we had the opportunity to get away for a few days and enjoy our 1- year anniversary in good ol’ New Orleans, Louisiana! From the famous beignets at Café Du Monde, to the yummy Poy Boys on the French Quarter, Brad and I embraced the Cajun lifestyle to the fullest! In every direction, there seemed to be creative artistry and talented street performers lining Jackson Square!

Following our eventful day around town, we traveled 90 miles to Baton Rouge to sing and dance the night away at the Bayou Country Fest, featuring country singers: Keith Urban, Kelly Pickler, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Justin Moore, Jake Owen, Brooks & Dunn, and Kenny Chesney. We can’t thank Mom and Dad (Fields) enough for giving us these tickets, as the precious memories will always be remembered!

Please, take a tour with us below as we relive just a few of the many exciting moments we had along our journey and in these past couple of weeks! Thank you family and friends for the love you show us and each other each day! God Bless.

Much Needed Quality Time

Another week, another month, and yet, I can’t believe it’s May already! With each day blurring into the next, Brad and I feel as though our lives have been unexpectedly set into fast-forward, leaving us with little time to spend with each other. For all of who are veterans in the realm of marriage, you’re probably aware at how overbearing stress may affect the relationship between a young married couple.

As we press onward through this season in our life, we are taking initiative to seek God as He continues to unveil to us the aspects of unconditional love. Patience and selfless sacrifices for one another have become one of the more difficult but most valuable lessons we are learning, along with striving to keep a healthy balance in every area of our daily lives.

Be well balanced, be vigilant and cautious at all times, for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to seize upon and devour.

1 Peter 5:8

Not only does this verse remind us that the devil is always on the hunt to take advantage of us, but it forewarns us that he knows exactly when we are at our weakest. For us, opposite schedules has been the story of our life these past few months, resulting in a constant struggle to remain in a godly balance with each other.

This past weekend we felt lead to take advantage of the beautiful weather and finally enjoy some much needed quality time with each other!

And how refreshing it was….

We’re Called To Be Moved…

As many of you can relate, Brad and I have been extremely busy over the past few weeks. Between work, school, and moving, we are finally beginning to feel at home once again. Just recently, Brad and I moved back to The Woodlands, which has become a blessing in disguise. It is so nice to be close to family once again and of course, not having to commute, most certainly makes the move worthwhile.

More excitingly, I am proud to announce that Brad has been promoted to General Manager of Chick-fil-A in Magnolia! More than ever, I can see God working in Brad’s life and as a wife, I couldn’t be more inspired! Shortly after meeting Brad, it became very obvious that God had blessed him with the gift of serving others. Brad is always looking for opportunities to help someone in any way that he can, which gives reason to why he wakes up each morning eager to go to work and performs his duties with such passion.

Thankfully, I am more than halfway finished with my student teaching semester. Currently I am teaching a fourth grade class which has been a complete culture shock coming from working with my former first grade group. As was also true with them, it seems a lot of the students enrolled in these two particular schools do not have the support at home that I am used to. In fact, many of these students have already experienced dangerous situations and unhealthy living conditions at such a young age. Because of what I’ve seen, I am definitely going to walk away from this experience with a much deeper understanding of the pain and suffering that is filling our society each day. With only five weeks left with these children, I hope to show my students the love of Christ as I interact with them on a daily basis. I can only pray continuously that each one would come to know Him intimately in this life. Because no matter what each and every one of us is experiencing today, there is always a tomorrow in which God calls us to be moved by Him.

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In all honesty, these past two weeks have been stressful, overwhelming, and exhausting. Just as we envisioned, we have both been put to the test in different areas of our lives, yet what a growing experience it is has been so far!

Brad is continually advancing in his leadership-training program and will begin learning the steps of what Chick-fil-A refers to as “The Recipe for Service.” This upcoming week, he will shift his service from the kitchen to living out the true servant hood of Christ, as he interacts with the many consumers that pour in to Chick-fil-A each day.

As for me, my experience as a student teacher has been very enlightening as to what the realm of teaching truly entails. With that said, my respect for teachers has reached a whole new high! It has become so clear to me just how much teachers are not recognized for the many sacrifices they undertake within their service field each day and as committed missionaries to our children.

For me personally, this week has been trying and tiresome, however, I am learning to take one day at a time, and rely fully on God’s unfailing strength. I was reminded of that this week as I read this scripture from Isaiah 40:29-31.

“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

I am so thankful for the blessing of our family, as both our parents have shown me nothing but love and encouragement.

And as for my devoted husband, he always finds a way to make me smile…

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Brad and Bailey's New Talent!

Starting the New Year off with a BANG!

Happy 2010 to everybody! With the New Year already underway, so is the start of our new adventure! Brad began working with Chick Fil A on Jan. 4^th, and has enjoyed every moment of his new journey. From a wife’s perspective, there is not a doubt in my mind that this is where God has called Brad to serve! For the first time, Brad takes pleasure in going to work each day, and one can’t help but notice the happiness that drives his every action. So far, he has spent the majority of his time in the kitchen, learning everything there is to know, and will probably continue in this position for a few more weeks.

I, on the other hand, have begun my final semester, and will begin teaching in a 1^st grade classroom this coming Wednesday at a school in Conroe, Texas. Being as Brad and I are still living in Katy for the next couple of months, we are having to endure early mornings, and of course, end with extremely late nights. In knowing the next few months would be trying, we were first determined to start the New Year off with a bang!

And in all reality, we did just that. I hope you find as much humor as I did with my first attempts at skeet shooting in the photos and videos I’ve uploaded below!

‘Tis the Season!

What a week! Many of us, more often than not, describe the week before Christmas as being chaotic and stressful. The parking lots are overflowing with cars; the malls are jam-packed with frantic shoppers searching for their last few gifts, and of course, there is the endless baking to be done in the kitchen, followed by never-ending dishes waiting to be cleaned. However, as we draw nearer to Christmas Eve and finally to Christmas morning, there seems to be an indescribable peace that fills the air, and all feelings of worry begin to diminish.

Being as this was our first Christmas together in marriage, Brad and I wanted to celebrate the Christmas season with both our families and continue with as many of our Christmas traditions as we could.

On the morning of Christmas Eve, Brad and I took pleasure in our first Christmas together as husband and wife in Katy, Texas. After a quick few hours, we loaded up our car and headed north to Magnolia, where we enjoyed the rest of Christmas Eve with Brad’s parents, as well as his grandparents and cousin. Christmas Day was spent in The Woodlands with my folks before we headed out later that night on our first road trip together. We traveled 500 miles to Hatfield, Arkansas, and celebrated our last few days of this Christmas season with the rest of the Fields’ Family.

All in all, this Christmas Season really opened my eyes to the expression of love within family, and I can only follow up by saying: “What a blessing, family truly is!”

Let us take a mere glimpse into our 1st Christmas together as we ‘Tis the Season, below:

Paw-Paw & Andrew playing tunes around the Christmas tree!

I am headed out for a quick ride on the 4 wheeler!

Paw-Paw playing solo!

Brad and his adorable cousins, Ava Ruth and Brittany!

Brad and Maw-Maw

Christmas at the Page's

My Decorative Christmas Tree Cake!

Brad and Grandma

Grandpa reading the Christmas story in Hawaii Pidgin!!

Christmas at the Fields'

The Newlyweds' 1st Christmas!

Our 1st Christmas Tree!