Update

Micah told the elders about our plan to leave the church on Thursday of last week, which went fine. They were mostly surprised and asking what we had heard from God in terms of our decision. They plan to meet this coming Saturday to talk about the timeline for our leaving. Initially, they wanted us to wait a couple of weeks to tell the church but last Saturday and asked us to tell the church the following day (Sunday). They didn't want word to start leaking out and have everyone freaking out.

Sunday Micah and I got up in front of the congregation and made the announcement. About 30 seconds in, he started to cry. Those of you who know Micah know he's not a crier. I've seen him cry all of four times in all the time I've known him. So he started and then of course I started. So there we were - two big losers, crying in front of the church. It's so hard because we KNOW it's the right thing and what God is calling us to do, but to stand an see the faces of the people and kids we'll be leaving was horrible. Everyone has been so kind about it. The kids are upset and idealizing and saying they'll never go to youth group with another youth pastor, but they'll get over it.

We feel at peace and know God will provide what is next. Thanks so much for all your prayers.

On another note, I would just like to mention how much I hate teacher inservice days. We had a TWO HOUR LONG MEETING about our retirement plan. I nearly sawed my fingers off with my pen.

HURRY UP!!!!! Now wait....

Ok...so today was a productive day. I got all my internship applications out in the mail and I also applied for a job that would involve some traveling come February. So, I mailed it all off today and now I just have to wait and see if God opens any doors. I have to say it is a good feelings having the responsibility out of my hands. Now, I just get to wait....

I don't want to go to school

Inservice starts tomorrow and I'm pretty sure I'm going to have the hottest date there. ;o) I'm so excited Justin will be there. Yay!! Not ready to start though and I'm totally petrified because I found out on Thursday that I'm teaching 9th grade girls Bible. I'm not quite sure of how they expect me to prep for 5 art classes a day when they take away one of my biggest prep times. I'm a little annoyed, but kind of excited that I get to have a chance to impact more kids. Plus, Justin will be teaching the 9th grade boys so atleast we can prep together.

Hope you're all doing well and hope the rest of your summer is grand.

this is wild!!!!!!

Crazy-go-nuts

After a horrible summer full of many long conversations and prayers, Micah has decided to leave his job at the church. He's telling the elders and pastor of the church tonight and is extremely nervous. We have no idea what the time-frame will be or how long he has to look for a job or what the heck we're going to do, but we know that God will provide. Despite the hourly panic attacks and bouts of hyperventalation, we're doing great. I know I've asked you to pray a lot this summer, but I know you all do so I'm asking again. More fun updates to come!

Me= even more sad and pathetic

So I promised Robin that is she got out of the hospital in time, I'd have her over for a HSM2 party. (We watched High School Musical for her Bachlorette party. She loves it.) That is me as Miss Darbus and Robin as "The Playmaker." We even made Creme Brule.' See what you guys all missed?!?! I'm sure you're glad you didn't come afterall! ;o)

And yes, I lost some braincells too in the process, but it was worth it!

Me = sad, sad, sad and pathetic

I just wanted to let you all know that I just watched the first 20 minutes of High School Musical 2. Goodbye my sweet, sweet braincells.

House pictures

Hello girls! Just wanted to send you some pictures of my house since none of you will see it this weekend *sniffle.* http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=11385&l=8f729&id=688592811

Jen and I thought maybe Columbus Day for getting together? What do we all think? Love you and miss you all and I just want you to know you're missing out on some amazing bannana chocolate chip bread. ;o)

Friday

Hi girls! Just wondering if you knew any ETA for Friday. I can pick anyone up from the train/bus station if need be. Let me know! Thanks :o)

A week from today...

Hi girls! I'm so excited about the prospect of seeing most of you soon. Just wanted to know who is planning on definitely coming and if there are any requests for the menu. Also, Molar wants to ride surreys on the boardwalk... is there anything else that you might want to do? We can always go swimming at the lake or go the beach. Just wanted to check. Love you all and I hope most of you can still make it. Lito and Duncan are excited too.

Jen's Weekly Downer Post

I wanted to let you know (because I know you'd all be praying) that my friend Kathy died this afternoon. Thanks for all your prayers. I promise I'll write something fun and not morbid the next time I post.

Just like old times

Hey girls....here is a pic from last weekend. I went home to hang with my parents and saw best friend Sarah. Played some pool, went to tim hortons, good times. (And yes, I am aware that I STILL look like I'm fifteen.)

In the Promised Land....

Hello everyone! I hope you're all doing well. Just to keep you posted, Robin finally came home from the hospital today which is a huge answer to prayer. YAY! (If you didn't know she got pnemonia while on her honeymoon in St. John and had to take an air ambulance up to Jersey). She has a good attitude about it, and says she much would have rather gotten pnemonia then gotten pregnant. it's all about perspecitve I suppose. If you want to check out wedding photos of her go to: http://www.handsonhistory.com/robin/images.html

I'm very much looking forward to everyone vititing who can on August 17th. Justin and I are all moved into our new house which has been overwhelming and stressful. I never thought a day would come when I wouldn't be rolling paint onto walls. There's still a long way to go until it's completely renovated, but it's hopefully our forever house so there's plenty of time to make things how we want.

Well I better stop before it gets too late, it's past 10:30 and we all know what happens then... :o)

Beach Day with Molar

These are pictures of Molar and I here at the beach. Don't worry there are more photo's that I will upload to our blog page soon. Aren't we beautiful????

BIG NEWS....

OK..well I don't exactly have anything to write about. I was tempted to make up some very exciting story, but after what happened to Keebs and the Valentine's Day article I thought maybe I better not. I just wanted to write this to say that I am happy that we are hopefully all going to stay in better contact with each other 'cause I miss you guys:)