Another Open Door

God has been so good to us! This past year we've faced lots of unknowns- getting married (a good thing, but definitely an adventure!), finding a home, getting settled in a new town, and discovering what God has in store for us as far as work and school.

I have been going to school here since September, aiming at starting the OT program this summer. There are typically 60-70 applicants each year, and 30 are accepted. We have been waiting since the first of February to hear whether or not I got in, and today we got the letter- I'm in! I am ecstatic about this opportunity and truly feel that it is where God is leading me. This career will let me help others lead more fulfilling lives, and let me use the talents God has given me.

Bob has been blessed with a job at the UCC Office off and on for the past 8 months. He was first hired for 3, then for an extra month, and after the December fire, was hired back on. During the months he was not working for the conference, he has had side jobs where people have needed computer help, and God has provided for us. Bob has been promised work at the office through the end of this month. We pray that God will give us the patience to wait on Him and the wisdom to follow His will. It will be interesting to see where God leads him in his work next. :)

Visiting Grandparents in Montana

Celebrating Spring

I don't know about everyone else, but I know this is the longest winter I've ever dealt with. It's the first I've spent this far north, and it's quite different from the usually mild winters I grew up with. I am ecstatic that spring is finally here, and look forward to warmer days ahead!

Our Newest Addition!

Bob finished repairing our Durango on Monday night, so we were able to have it inspected and licensed Tuesday morning. We're quite excited about this, and look for every opportunity to go driving, as if we're teenagers again who've just gotten their licenses. :) Hopefully this will be a good vehicle for us that will last a long time!

22

Well, I have reached another landmark. Last Sabbath I turned 22. A lot has happened in the last year- getting married, moving to a new town, and starting classes at a new school. It will be fun to see what this year holds!

My birthday was very special. Bob brought me a beautiful bouquet of two-dozen mixed roses on Thursday as an early birthday/get-well soon gift. Aren't they gorgeous?After church, we spent the day at Bob's parents. We celebrated both of Bob's grandmother's birthdays last weekend too, which was very special. I felt very loved and remembered. Mom even made pumpkin pie for me (since my birthday is on National Pi day and pumpkin is my favorite!).

Double Dates

It's been hard adjusting to a new town where we do not know as many people as we did in Walla Walla. We keep ourselves busy with work and school, but it's always fun to go out with friends. In January, started a tradition of having monthly double dates with our friends Michael and Tonia. Last month we went to Triple Play and bowled, finishing the evening at Sharis with milk shakes and coffee. It's been wonderful having such good friends nearby, and we look forward to having more of these double dates (and soon to be double +1!!) in the future. :)

Pizza!

Pizza has always been one of my weaknesses. For the past several years I've been morphing my pizza recipe from a book I got. It's changed a lot and now it is almost perfect- complete with spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, olives, and pineapple. I'm still working on the perfect crust- let me know if you have a favorite recipe for it!