Rainy Day Thoughts

Today's rain has put me in a surprisingly good mood. While I normally get pretty down when it rains, I'm optimistic today. I spent a lot of time in prayer this morning that I was almost late for work! But if I’m going to be late, I would say that is a pretty good reason.
I have been praying about many things lately and for the first time probably ever, I did not really pray for myself. I just felt like there are so many other people right now that need my prayers, my diminutive issues just do not seem important. I felt happy that I could spend my time with God talking about other people. In times that I seem helpless to others, I know that my prayers will be the only thing that can help. It’s only 10AM and I feel so accomplished for the day that everything else that happens and any other prayer I say will just feel like a bonus.
On a completely different note, I am excited to go to the state fair tomorrow with Kyle and some other friends. This weekend is going to be one of reuniting. Since graduation, most of our friends have moved to Indy and we do not see them as near as much as we would like. Saturday I am going to a baby shower for a friend that I have known since I was probably 4. That night is the reunion of the Bandits and while there may only be a few of us around, I’m sure it will be a night to remember. Sunday is another baby shower for an old friend from elementary school. I am really looking forward to the weekend and wish that it were Friday!
In the meantime, it’s back to the daily grind with special prayers for an architect I have been working with who will undergo radiation and then a second surgery next week. I am praying for the entire Ellis family, whose faith is purely and completely inspirational.

Keepin' Up

Work has been just as busy as ever. It seems as though we are starting new jobs everyday. I have specifically been doing more project management. For us, that means I attend meetings and take notes to update clients project binders. I create schedules with contractor timelines to provide to the client. And other misc. things that come up and Andrew says "we will cover that," which is often. I love doing it and the other designers do not love it, so it works out well.

More good news is that Kyle found a teaching job!!! He applied on Thursday, had an interview Friday morning and was hired Friday afternoon. He is very excited but nervous since school starts on Monday. There is so much to do before it starts. I told him that I would help him set up his classroom so that he can concentrate on getting the lesson plans started. The school is Southern Wells Elementary, located about an hour north of Muncie. For now he will stay at home and commute. He is going to get a new car with 4-wheel drive so that the winter driving isn't too bad. Eventually I think he will want to move a little closer, altough there isn't anywhere really between here ant there. We will see what happens.

Kyle and I went on our first vacation together at the end of July. It was wonderful to have a break from work and everyday life. We went to Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island for a friend's wedding. Here is a picture of us at the beach.