January and February

Theses months have flown by at an incredibly fast speed. Moving, adjusting to new jobs, keeping our dog Sophie out of trouble, and getting ready for our Spud has overtaken all of our time. Jason jumped right into his work at the church within days of moving here and I was presented with a job opportunity to work as a Kindergarten Aide at a nearby public elementary school. Originally Jason and I decided that I wasn't going to try to find a job but rather focus on moving in and getting Spud-ready while he focused on getting used to his new staff minister duties. But we found out very soon after moving that I needed to have some time out of the house because we realized I get more accomplished when I am busy, sad to say but that has alot to do with lack of self-discipline...I'm trying to work on that. So when this job was suggested to me I jumped on the opportunity to meet the principal, walk through the school and get a feel for what my job would entail. I was blessed to get an interview out of 40 applicants and was even more blessed to be offered the job!! My first real, adult job; very exciting!  So Monday through Friday, 8 -12 I get to hang out with my teacher and 22 kindergartners, some who can't call English their primary language - a teaching challenge for sure although my 2 1/2 years of high school Spanish is definitely being put to use :)

We have also had the opportunity to meet and hang out with the Youth Group, C.O.R.E (Collegiates On the Road to Eternity, the college age group), and the 20's/30's group at our church. The amount of groups that get together for fellowship outside of Sunday morning at church has, and continues, to amaze us! Getting to bowl, ski, play frisbee golf, eat and play games with these very eager-in-faith Christians has led to meeting friends and having great discussions.