Vacation 2008

For the past week Brian and I have been able to enjoy time together at Jacksonville Beach. We look forward to this time of year each year. After the past month we were able to set all that aside and take some time to just relax and regroup. It has been a busy week. On Saturday we went to watch the Gators play football, then the rest of the week we have been at the beach (but keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Hanna) - we have also enjoyed playing putt-putt, waking the beach, shopping, etc. Here are a few pictures that we have taken this week.

Here Brian is sporting his new hat he got at the football game!

This was while we were playing a game of putt-putt and of course with the daily practice the Brian gets playing golf he did beat me!

Here is Brian playing out in the ocean "catching some waves"

My favorite picture that I took this week!

This is on our last day at the beach - I just love this place.

This is the only picture we got of the two of us together that we didn't take. Can you tell the wind was blowing just a little bit!

This a view from the deck at our hotel. For most of the week that water was rough but the last day the waves were not too bad but the current was. You could tell a storm was brewing.

Go GATORS!

For the past few years Brian and I have been able to make it down to Gainesville for the 1st home game for FL. This year their opener was against Hawaii. Right before the game got started it came a down pour and once it stopped it truly felt like "a swamp"! Here are a few pictures I took while we were there.

Here we are before the game started.

Brian all ready for the game to start!

A home game tradition - Mr. 2Bits - "2 Bits, 4 Bits, 6 Bits a Dollar all for the Gators stand up and holler!"

Here come the GATORS!

Albert & Alberta cheering on the student section.

Here is Tim Tebow warming up before the game.

Weekend with the Girls!

Last weekend Brian and I got to spend the weekend with his sister and visit with the girls. They are growing up so quickly. We had not seen them since March and the have changed so much here are a few pictures I took on Sunday before we went to church.

Ellen standing in front of the flowers outside the hotel.

Mary being a "Super Star" or "little ham"

1st Week at new job

Just wanted to give everyone an update on the new job. It is WONDERFUL - I have learned so many new things and enjoy every minute of it.
We also spent this weekend with Brian's family in Jackson - hope to post new pictures of the girls soon. They have grown so much and are too cute!

Breaking News

I had my 2nd interview today - was not sure how well it went. I was a little concerned but tried not to think about it - and just placed it in God's hands. I expected to hear something by Friday, but I got a call about an hour ago. I got the job and start on Monday!
A BIG "THANK YOU" goes out to each and everyone of you for your prayers, cards, phone calls, words of encouragement, etc. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

Job Search Update

Well I went last week for my first interview at a Doctor's office - I feel really good about this job. They called last week and want me to come in again tomorrow for another interview. This interview will be with one or maybe both of the Doctor's @ 8:25 AM! I feel really good about this but it is because I have placed this in God's hands and have said if I get the job then I know this is where He wants me if not then I know there is somewhere else that He wants me and I will continue to follow His will.
I want to say "THANK YOU" to each and everyone on you that have lifted my name and family up in prayers over the past couple of weeks. I know that it is those prayers and God's grace that I'm making it day by day. As I told someone today I'm just getting to where I can talk about it and not have tears streaming down my face! Sometimes my eyes are like a water fountain that can not be turned off!
As soon as I know something about the job I'll be sure to post so everyone will know.
Thanks again for all your prayers and support.

Job Update

Well today was my last day at LifeWay - I all ready miss those I worked with both in the office as well as those churches in AL that I served. I know God has better things in store and will continue to seek His guidance.