Monday, August 16, 2010

Almost There....

Well, it’s been a long time since I blogged, so I guess I better catch you all up on our life since Mid-June. I, Lindsay, have been studying the book of Ruth all summer with 4 awesome girls. I am so sad to see them go off to college, but at the same time, excited to see how the Lord will use them to touch the lives of those around them at Clemson, USC, and Furman. Love you girls! Here is a picture of us together~



Brandon is going to be beginning his PMBA this fall through the University of South Carolina. He will do most of his classes here in Greenville, but then go once a month to USC to take a class. He wills till be working, along with taking some night classes.

In Mid-July, we took a week long trip back to Indiana to see our families. It was such a joy to spend time with them. We got to go to our famous Elkhart County Fair, and see many friends. I ran my first 5K and successfully finished without stopping to walk. Surprisingly, my cousin Nicole and I pulled off a double surprise 30th anniversary party for our parents with the help of our brothers and the Bontragers! It was so fun to see them surprised and honored! Way to go, parents! We also got some family pictures taken! They are great, thanks to Leslie Hershberger! We also got to sit around my parent's fire pit! It is so nice!













When we got back to Greenville, I ran another 5k with my friend, Becky. Here is a picture of me finishing and us after that race!


























We are almost done with the foster care process. We will have our home study on Wednesday, and be licensed, hopefully, next week, if all goes as planned. Pray for us….some situations have arisen regarding who we might take and we need lots of prayer. I can’t disclose any information, but please just pray for wisdom and discernment. We can’t wait to be parents to some sweet children.

I am back to school. Today was my first day. I love my new students, and I am so excited to work with them this year. It’s going to be a great year at Lake Forest Elementary. Here are a few pictures of my classroom, minus the children!