Early August News

Well, I have just arrived back from two weeks of nonstop action. I was on vacation with the family in Ridgedale, Missouri then on to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee with an overnight stay in Nashville :) and then to Rockford, IL for a soccer tourney with my little brother. It was a busy time to say the least. I had a good vacation with a lot of down time to relax and enjoy the poolside or the sun going down the river while tubing.

I am now back pushing to find a teaching job and working to get all the necessary paperwork for substituting in as a back up. Please be in prayer that a teaching job is in my near future. If it does happen, I will be sprinting til the first day of school.

WHEW!

I'm not really sure where the last few weeks have gone except to say that from July 3rd to July 11th, I attended 2 weddings, helped with Senior Banquet, celebrated 3 family birthdays and drove to and from Nashville on my own too! That's more than enough for me in 8 days but oh well. Sometimes you have to make sacrifices for the ones you love...no matter the cost!

I am working right now and will be heading off for vacation with the fam. in just less than 2 weeks. I plan to RELAX...even though I have yet to get a job for the school year. If you know of any teaching jobs that you can send my way, please do!

Well, that's all folks!

Spa Weekend

Hey Everyone!

I just got back from a spa weekend which was a gift from my dad for my graduation. I had a great time. I did a lot of sight seeing around DC and Alexandria, VA. I truly was able to relax. I have many great pictures and memories. (I will try to post some pics soon!)

Tomorrow I start a new job for the summer while I'm looking for a teaching job.

Please pray for continued strength and positive attitude for the remaineder of this job hunt.

Two weeks in---

sort of. I have been back here for 2 weeks but I was gone for a week with the high schoolers on their bi-annual houseboat trip. This trip was truly what I needed. It gave me time away from all the stress I had been under and gave me a chance to re-connect with God and our relationship. I'm so thankful that I had this opportunity. I have also jumped into the HS ministry as a whole with both feet by going on this trip and I love it. I am really enjoying the challenge of working with older students and seeing their faith and how it challenges me to grow. I had become to comfortable just working with elementary children.

I just got a phone call about a summer nannying gig so I will meet with them tomorrow to iron out details...I'll be working again.

I'll try to be back soon....to write that is.

One Month....So Much to Do

Well, in only one month, I have graduated with my Masters, completed a year of teaching and moved back home...well, in with grandma that is. I am glad to be finished with school. I miss my Nashville peeps!

I am chaperoning the high school houseboat trip with GEBC next week, then working 3 jobs for Camp Discover the following week, then going for a spa weekend (graduation present), then going back for a friend's wedding, then I have 2 weeks off before my family goes on vacation! :) Needless to say, I'm a little busy and trying to have fun! :)

Let me know if you are interested in babysitting because I could use a couple more here and there.

Keep in touch!

P.S.- Facebook may be coming soon....MAYBE!

First Weekend of Freedom

It's my first weekend of freedom even though I have had lesson plans to write and announcements to get ready. I can't believe I have NO more homework to turn in! It's totally crazy. I have really enjoyed knowing that I don't have to feel guilty about doing "fun stuff" and not doing my work! YEEHAW!!!!!! :)

Updates: Jordan is doing well in Afghanistan and should return in about a month or so. Josh is on to the next phase of training. (I'd tell you the name but I'm not really sure...it's hard to keep track!) The family is coming in less than two weeks and graduation will be here! I look forward to a relaxing and fun summer before I hit the REAL world. There is nothing more comforting than knowing I don't have to go back to school next year! HAHA! (Well, at least school for me....NOT teaching!)

I'm done and survived! :)

Well, my poster presentation went well! I have survived. I shall write more later!

Thanks everyone for your prayers!

Just minutes ago...

...I finished my poster for my final "presentation"! It's more like a viewing because people come by our table and ask us lots of fun questions! haha! Anyways, just before that I finished my Action Research Project--let's just say...."I'm so glad it's done!" My neck is killing me from being at the computer and working on projects on the floor! :)

I must go get some sleep but I will write tomorrow so that you know all the wonderful details of my "presentation". Hope you are having a blessed end of April...it's almost May! (and you know what that means?!?!?!?!?!----GRADUATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Love ya'll!

BIG NEWS!!!!!!!!!

It's official.....I'm moving back home and living with my grandma--by far the coolest in the world of course!!!!!!!!!

I will be moving at the beginning of June. I still have graduation, the end of teaching and my roommate's wedding left here before I can leave.

I will truly miss all my 'family' here but I know you understand why I'm moving and you've been so supportive!

That means, if you need a sitter and you live back home....you've got one! :)

My poster presentation is April 23rd. The end of my classes is April 28th. My last day of tutoring is May 1st. I finish most of my teaching May 2nd. Graduation is SET for May 9th! My shin dig at my apartment is tentatively for May 10th here. My roommate's wedding is set for May 16th. Then it's on to moving May 31st-June 3rd! :)

Update on Prayer Requests: My friend Jordan is doing well..or so he says...in Afghanistan. My cousin has graduated from basic training and is moving on. My friend Scott will be spending some time at Ft. Sill and then off to San Diego.

WOW!!!!!

We had a snow day in Chicago...imagine that! I got to play in the snow with my brothers so I hope I don't get sick because of it. Anyways, it was a much needed break because we had stayed inside all day long together and needed to get out and about.

I've been home all week being very productive! It's been a crazy yet very good trip. I am glad that I finished everything that I could only accomplish while I was here.

I have a very big announcement that will be popping up here so please be sure and check back very soon.

Hope you all have a wonderful and blessed Easter! :)