A Smattering of an Update...

I did not realize it's been so long since our last post...what can we say? We're not professional bloggers!

We do, however, have much to report, as several exciting things have come our way recently.

In an effort to be concise and not too wordy, I'll present them in list format. If you'd like more detail, please get in touch with me, and I'll talk your ear off. :-)

1) We've moved!!!! After one gloriously blissful year in the mountains of Tennessee, we've relocated to the hustle and bustle of Knoxville, Tennessee. Thanks to all the people who helped us relocate in the span on two days--we couldn't have done it without ya!

2) KEVIN GOT A JOB!!!! I'm proud to announce I'm now married to an 8th grade American History teacher. He starts August 4th!

Praise the Lord! Those are the biggies, but within each are blessings that I would like to share as a means of thanks, as God has provided (once again) above and beyond what we could have asked for.

Our move...

1) Brings me from a 45-minute each way commute down to a 3 minute commute each way. I will be able to walk once the weather cools off--it's half a mile. Can't beat that with a stick! :)

2) Our complex was having a special promotion for 12-month lease signers.
As a result:
a) We paid no pro-rated fee for the week of July that we've lived there;
b) Our first two months of rent are 50% off. We will not pay a full month of rent until October!

3) Is in a quiet, brick, tree-filled complex that's been around since the 70's. We love it and look forward to getting to know our neighbors. :)

Kevin's Job...

1) Is only seven minutes from our home.

2) Allows him to teach something he's both passionate about and enjoys studying.

3) Gives him his own classroom. While many first-year teachers are moving a cart of supplies from one room to another, Kevin's got his very own classroom with a window view.

4) Is at one of the best middle schools in Knox County.

5) Is at the same school as his guitar teacher growing up.

6) Is with several other Christian teachers where they have a prayer meeting once a week before classes begin.

Phew!

After a week of packing, moving, starting a new job, and trying to settle, we are both exhausted, but it's an exhaustion that only points us to the abundant blessings the Lord has LAVISHED on us.

Thank you for your prayers! I will hopefully be able to post some pictures in the next few days when the Internet at our house is set up. :-)

We love you all!!!!!!