Amazing Times

Dan and I have found a church that we'd like to get to know more about and attend regularly.  They have small groups that I'd like to attend, but I was concerned that I would not be able to attend on a regular basis since I work night shift and varied shifts. 

Today I had an interview at Indiana University School of Nursing.  I accepted a part-time teaching position that I am thrilled about.  It will be 2 sessions on Tuesdays, so I asked my hospital manager if I could have off on Mondays and Tuesdays.  IU Health (the hospital that I work at) has a contract with IU to be flexible with schedules in order to provide instructors.  My manager was happy to support me and that thrilled me.

I also realized that I can attend small group on Tuesdays since I'll be free those nights!  Praise God!  All the details, big to small, were taken care of in this!  I couldn't be happier!

facebook "about me"

My "about me" on facebook hasn't been updated in a while, so I thought I'd paste my travels here and delete that on my account.

2002-2003:
Sept-March--lived in Portugal
*Went to Merida, Spain for the first time*
June-Aug--Honeymoon/Digging in Portugal
Dec--Christmas in Portugal

2004-2005:
I can't remember, but we went to Portugal

2006:
World Cup in Germany + Brussels, Paris, & Amsterdam (and of course Portugal)!
Dug in Merida, Spain

2007:
June 11-July 20 Portugal/Merida, Spain
July 21-mid Aug Chicago, MN, WI
Sept--backpacking outside of Seattle
Oct--nursing in Tanzania
Dec--Brazil

2008:
Jan--my brother-in-law's wedding in Brazil
(New Years in Rio!!!!)
March--Arizona,
June--St. Louis (Dan's hs reunion)
July--MN
Aug--WI
Aug--moved to Merida, SPAIN
Oct--Salamanca
Dec--Sevilla, Lisbon

2009:
Feb--Andorra (the country)
March--Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Cordoba, and Cadiz, SPAIN
June--Moved back to Cinci
Sept--DC, Chicago, Tucson
Dec--San Antonio

2010:
Jan--Anaheim, CA
April--DC
May--WI/MN, West Virgina mountains
July--Kansas City, MO
August--Monticello, KY
Nov--WI/MN
Dec--Chicago

2011:
Jan--San Antonio
Feb--Chicago
Mar--DC
June--Houston
July--Moved to Bloomington, IN

We're here!

Ok, we've been Bloomington for a week and a half, but I have finally gotten around to posting.  Our move went so smoothly with only one hang up.  The movers did a great job loading the truck.  Dan and I can't stand sitting around, so we actually helped them pack the truck.  When we arrived in B-town, we found that our apartment was not up to par.  The floor boards that were scratched were pulled up despite us telling the apartment manager that we did not mind the scratches.  There was a broken light bulb on the kitchen counter and a pile of 1000 nails.  The toilet was disgusting and just because I'm a nurse, I prefer to keep my gross duties at work and not clean up after others in my own home.

Thankfully, Dan got a hold of the manager and the maintenance guy and things were taken care of right away.  There is still a list of "to dos", but it is much more manageable. 

We only had two days to unpack before my parents arrived for a 4 day stay.  We did well, but there were a lot of boxes left when they came.  Since I'm so particular about where things go, I told them to relax and that we'd explore Bloomington together.  We enjoyed going to Monroe Lake, walking around campus, attending the fireworks, and eating at amazing restaurants.  My parents loved B-Town as much as I do I think! 

I had my first week of work which was just computer training.  It has been hard to sit in front of a computer all day, but it is going fine.  I am so excited to start, but I am nervous as well!  I am also extremely excited that I get to teach at IU as well!  This is great for my career!

Well, last week we tried one church and we're going to go to a different one this morning.  There were 3 churches that I was interested in, but we'll see how today goes.  We're praying that God leads us into a place where we can serve.

Lastly, we are hoping our friends and family will be able to visit us soon!!!  We love it here and look forward to some great camping and hiking!