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...
hey lady! so anxious to one day catch up with you and all the transitions that are happening in your life. so glad you have a teaching job; my mom asked about you today and i told her you had gotten a job. She said oh I hope it's in middle school because she would be so great there!! Hope you are well...send our love to Caitlin and Steev!
ReplyDeletehey frey-waggs, we sure do miss you and think of you often, but are so glad to hear that you are settling in and feel good about being there. em congrats on the JOB! amen to that. caitlin you are growing up, girl! oh my.
ReplyDeletemuch love to you three,
the brackens <3
Miss you guys, but so happy that things are going so well for you!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you guys! I can do free calls through gmail and would love to have a phone date soon and catch up. It has been FAR too long. Miss you friend!
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