Sunday Afternoons

I love Sundays! One of the reasons why I love Sundays is because I get to go to church and worship God with a community of people. Another reason why I love Sundays is because it is a perfect day to spend time with friends and family. Today Bruce and I were able to spend some quality time with our good friends (soon to be newlyweds) Katie and Aaron. I love this couple, they are so fun to be around and they are such an encouragement to Bruce and I. First, we visited Katie and Aaron's church and heard a wonderful sermon (the sermon focused on the three words "of the Lord" and the minister called men to action and challenged them to be men of the Lord in the way they love their wives and raise their children...great message) then we all went out to a nice dinner at an Italian restaurant. It was so fun to catch up on books we've read, jobs, marriage advice/wedding planning etc. After dinner Katie and Aaron took us to their new apartment..it was so cute! Perfect for newlyweds and it will be a great place to make memories they can one day tell their children about. It was a wonderful day, with great conversations, and great friends. Katie and Aaron are more reasons why Bruce and I are going to miss living in Indiana so much. We have such great family and friends here, we are going to miss them greatly.

This week is going to be an interesting week. I will (hopefully) find out tomorrow if I need to move a week from now or two weeks from now. I am praying that I will be able to move two weeks from now, but we will see what the new boss 'suggests.' Nevertheless, I am excited about the week, mainly I plan on cleaning the house and beginning to pack some things up for the move. I am also hoping to have some lunch dates with friends, go to Indiana Beach with my sisters (I know this place is a little questionable now, but I have great family memories there so I have to go one last time before I move) and I would love to have a date with my dad this week. And on Saturday Bruce and I will be celebrating the marriage of Aaron and Katie!! So excited!

Also, I am going to try to blog at least once a week, and start adding pictures. I figure if I write my goals on my blog I have a higher chance of actually staying committed..we will see what happens!

New Job, New State, New Adventures

In less than two weeks, I'll be moving to Dallas, TX. This entire summer I have been somewhat dreading this move mostly because I did not have a job. BUT, now I can say otherwise...I GOT A JOB!! Can you tell I am excited? I am excited about my new job for the following reasons..

1. I get to work with students every day!

2. I get to be a 'boss' and manage and hire new staff.

3. I will be on the school schedule, which means Holidays and Summers off!

4. The pay was way more than I was expecting, which is always a good thing.

5. I get to be creative, develop activities, and plan field trips.

6. I will be challenged, kept very busy and I will get plugged into a new community immediately.

7. I have the chance to make a difference in the lives of teens each day!!

8. My school is only 8 minutes away from my new apartment.

God is SO good. I am so blessed to have the opportunity to move to Dallas and to work with youth. I am getting pretty nervous about the move (seeing as I have to move in two weeks and I have nothing packed or ready to go) but I know God has a plan for Bruce and I in Texas and I am excited to serve God in this new place!