This morning as I was talking to my mom on the phone it occurred to me...today is March 5th! For the first three years of our marriage we lived in anticipation of that date. Anxiously awaiting the change it would bring to our lives.
Yes, March 5th was the day Gunnar separated from the Navy. Looking back it wasn't as traumatic as I had expected it would be, although I think it was harder for Gunnar than for me obviously.
Today is particularly significant for me in the fact that we have been married for 6 years, 1 month and 3 days. And he has been out of the Navy for exactly 3 years. So in 1 month and 4 days from now, I will officially have been a pastors wife longer than I was a Navy wife. I really enjoy being a pastors wife better than a SEAL's wife, although people were way more impressed by the SEAL thing. I found that to be rather annoying, especially since whenever I would go to the dentist that is ALL he wanted to talk about. I know you are thinking that probably didn't happen all that often, but if it wasn't the dentist, it was someone else completely ignoring me to fawn all over Gunnar. But enough about that. I am so thankful for my husband who is so fawn-all-over worthy.
Some things I love about being a Pastor's wife:
1. I get to see people's lives transformed. Nothing is more exciting than seeing God completely transform peoples lives!!
2.I get to go to work with Gunnar. This means we get to spend more time together, which I enjoy.
3. I get the inside scoop on all the fun church stuff...like I get to hear the message on Saturday night instead of waiting until Sunday.
4. We can always discuss theology. I really enjoy talking about the Bible, theology, and things of that nature. I have learned SOOO much more about the Bible since Gunnar has been in school and teaching the Bible. I love wrestling through issues and learn so much from him.
5. Going to church events is part of his job. I love going to church events, so this really works out in my favor. I love being there every time the church doors are open!
Lastly I leave you with some pictures of Navy SEAL Gunnar and Pastor Gunnar in honor of this life changing day!
First as a SEAL:
And as a pastor:
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I took lots of pictures of the babies at the party becuase they were all so cute.
Spending time with Great Great Aunt Marian
At the Deli and on our walk with Grandma, Aunt Joan and "Dutches"
Of course we spent lots of time with my parents and siblings. I especially enjoyed seeing my brother Daniel, as he is so busy I don't usually see him very often. Grace enjoyed eating breakfast with the college kids before they would head out to school. The one day Daniel was eating breakfast, she just went and held his hand. It was really cute. We were able to hang out with Ann and Michael a couple times.She loved eating fruit with Grandpa (they are both big fruit lovers) and enjoyed having "a little cookie break" with Grandma. Hummm, I think I notice a trend there.....
We also were able to spend lots of time with friends. It was so nice to connect with friends that I have not seen in a while. I was able to connect with my friends Marcia and Coree. They are both sweet spiritually minded girls who are always an encouragement and a blessing. Marcia is one of the very first friends I made in San Diego and has been a blessing to know for the last 10 years! She just got engaged so it was exciting to see how God has provided a husband for her. 
Coree is one of those friends who always has something God has been doing in her life. It always is inspiring and encouraging to hang out with a friend who takes her walk with God so spiritually. And did I mention she is also really fun?
I also was able to spend a lot of time with my fellow mom friends from my Chapel days. I went to Bible Study Tuesday night, Mom's day at the Park on Wednesday morning and Chollas Lake with Kacey and her girls on Thursday. I think Grace enjoyed being around kids her own age, although I think she was a bit unsure what to do at first, since it isn't something she is around that often.
Lastly, She enjoyed seeing Dulce and Guapo at Grandmas.
Grace and I spent most of the time in our hotel room with Evie, one of the ladies from our church. Her husband didn't want her to be left alone, so she hung out with us. Grace absolutely loves Evie, so they had a great time hanging out. Monday night we spent the evening in our hotel room coloring and pretending to talk on the phone. Tuesday we had to check out of our hotel at lunch time, so after spending time roaming the halls (with baby Beth and her stroller in tow), we decided to try to sit through some of the speakers. Grace actually was amazing (I know I am biased) but she sat through 2 hours QUIETLY before she fell asleep on my lap. I was so proud of her and really enjoyed being able to hear the speakers.
Tuesday morning once the boys got off to their conference, we decided to get some breakfast. We went to the restaurant in the bottom of the hotel and were there hanging out when the hostess came up and handed me an envelope. When I asked her who it was from she said it was anonymous. 
The envelope said "God is good" on the front, and to my amazement when I opened the envelope there was $100 in cash in it. I have no idea who it could be from or why anyone would want to give me $100. I only knew a few people there, and they were all in the conference with Gunnar. Seeing as who ever it was didn't want me to know who they were, but wanted me to thank God, I did! As we sat at breakfast amazed, Evie told me many stories of miraculously providing for them when they were in the pastorate. It was so humbling to be sitting with this 80 year old godly woman and hearing how God had been faithful all those years. I am continually amazed at God's faithfulness and I am so blessed to see his hand working in my life. As the anonymous giver so truthfully said "God is good".
