Unplugged . . . Anyway . . .

Alas, I had some pictures I wanted to download tonight because I just got a very WELCOME addition to my home AND I haven't posted anything interesting in awhile.

Anyway, I must have stepped on my camera USB thingamajig and the USB part is all smashed. I tried to fix it with my handy-dandy IKEA tool kit, but I think it's hopeless. I'm going to try to buy another one tomorrow. (USB thingamajig--not toolkit)

Anyway, I got a NEW/USED Couch!!! (For FREE---I think:) Our General Manager at school, Paul, was cleaning out an apartment today to get ready for a new family coming in October. He asked if I needed a bed (which I didn't need anymore--but Rebecca did!) and when she went to see the bed--there was a couch, too! My couch is okay, but it's slightly broken and works well when pushed against a wall (not great for movies!). This couch is from IKEA and is soft and clean and looks brand new! I'm soooooooo thankful for God's provisions! Just when I thought I had missed out on a free bed, He gives me a couch:) Very cool!!

Anyway, it's Meet the Teacher Night tomorrow. I should be in bed getting rest for the big night, but here I am---chatting away on this blog! I guess I'm realizing tonight that I've missed experiencing some things back in MN--like the first day of school frenzy at Minnehaha--Dad's first official day of retirement--the annual Labor Day camping trip to Grand Marais . . . However, after reflecting with some of my colleagues, it's really not "missing out" because it was a choice--a decision. God had a little something to do with it, too:) I'm just making new memories . . .

Anyway,the McGill's (Tim is the Supt. of Morrison and Bonnie is kindof like the HR director) are taking all the new staff up to the mountains, river, and a smaller villageon Saturday. I am SOOOO excited! The small-town girl in me needs some non-city time for a little perspective:) Next weekend, the Bethany staff is going on a retreat to Green Bay! Really! (Go Packers!) There is a really nice hotel there with pools, hiking, beaches, etc. It should be VERY fun:)

Anyway, I also just got some fun news. I'm going to go to a teacher's workshop in KOREA over a weekend in October! How cool is that:) I'm really excited!!!!!! I don't have a whole lot of details yet, but it's all about the writing program we use at Morrison (6 Traits). What fun! I hope some other teachers go too so that we can explore together.

Anyway, I think that's it for now! I will for sure post some more this weekend. I should have some great pictures from the Saturday excursion, too.

Anyway, love you all bunches! Thanks for the prayers . . .