Meandering Thoughts

Well, spring break is over with. I'm so sad! Luke and I went to Charleston, SC with his parents and just had an absolutely wonderful time! It was so hard to come home! We stayed at the Marriott Residence Inn near this harbor that was only like 2 minutes from downtown Charleston. This hotel was fabulous! We had a two bedroom suite and let me tell you, they know how to treat you right. Free breakfast everyday, free Internet, and many nights, they had free dinner. It was just wonderful! It was very hard to come home.

Along with that, the prices of houses in that area is absolutely disgusting! You can get a brand new 2500 square foot house for $210,000. Luke and I just couldn't believe it! Anyway, we really like the area and who knows, maybe one day we will move there! We really like the Carolinas. Additionally, I really felt like the light bulb finally went off in my head-I finally have a name to what I want to ultimately do-be an educational consultant! I really felt as though I finally realized how my past experiences, gifts, skills, and talents can be used along with combining my LOVE for coaching! So, I am really excited and believe it or not, my website will be changing shortly in order to focus on this new focus! I already have two students that I am working with!

We are now back into the swing of things-work and doctorate. This upcoming Friday I get to take my Seniors and AP students to see Macbeth on stage! So exciting! Also, in about a week, Luke and I get to take a group of students to a student leadership conference here in Orlando. I am very excited about that being that I LOVE this area of student ministry and work!

In May, Luke and I are also going to Gatlinberg, TN with the seniors for their senior trip. The seniors voted on who they wanted to go with them as chaperones and Luke and I were chosen! So, we are excited! Although, today I received a notice that I have to report for Jury duty on May 5th and basically, I have to be on call all month! YUCK!! So, I'm really hoping that that will not intrude with the senior trip!

Crazy as it may be, Luke and I already have a busy summer. In addition to now working being that we have been promoted, we at the end of May are staying at the Orange Lake resort near Disney for a week because my parents have a time-share and we have a free week to use! Additionally, our school may be sending Luke and I to TN for Kingdom School training. Also, June 28th my brother is getting married in Ft. Meyers. And then in July, Luke and I are staying at the Contemporary resort at Disney for the Nova Conference where we will be attending workshops that deal with our doctorate.

So, we are still going strong! And I don't even think that's all of it! I know I'm forgetting something about the summer that we will be taking part in!!

Lastly, I'm going to really try to do something about this writing I started while I was in seminary. As many of you know, I started writing a small book for high school girls/college girls about what my college years taught me. Well, I am finally going to meet up with someone who will help make corrections (grammar, punctuation, etc.) and will help guide me regarding my strengths and weaknesses. If anything, I may just provide it as an ebook (which has recently become very popular). Who knows, we will see!


Anyway, that's the latest! Keep us in your prayers!! We need it!!

Jen