My favorite season is here and with that comes sweaters in the morning, treasured leaves pressed in books, and snotty noses. ;) So many things have changed for us in the past few months and we are emotionally and physically tired and overwhelmed. However, there is goodness amidst the chaos.
I am thankful for...
-a job! my first REAL teaching job and all the frenzied stress that comes with it
-a great babysitter (thanks to a friendly connection whom I'd like to get to know better); Caitlin is cared for by loved ones and a wonderful new family w/ children and a dog that she can play with...knowing that she is safe and happy allows me to go to work with ease
-the prospects of a great church: Mack Ave...we've only visited once, but the teaching was excellent and it seems like good community of people who care passionately about the city and its economic revival
-5 years of marriage to my best friend in the world...and the coffee maker that he got me for my classroom as an anniversary present ;)
-FALL! and the prospect of getting to the cider mill...i LOVE Michigan in the Fall; I'm so happy to be here
Stephen is doing what he can amidst the law school work to find us houses to look at; I believe we'll start touring a few next weekend. I'm so antsy to get out there and look!...esp. now that we can get approved for a loan! ;) He's at a new home buyers class right now getting some know-how...and he's been watching HGTV like crazy for tips and insight.
I do hope you're all enjoying the splendor and warmth of this season...
