It has been a couple of weeks since I have blogged, but that is only because we have been busy having a wonderful time here in Oregon! The past 2 weeks have been a blur of family, friends, weddings, birthday parties, camping and the sort. We went to our friends Amy and Mike's wedding last weekend (picture of me and Amy), Braden's kiteboarding tournament (picture) and a car show where Braden's dad was showing his old Chevelle. The weather is up and down, but we can't expect any different from good ol' Oregon (after all, the rain is what keeps it so beautiful up here). We are blessed to have this time with our family and friends.
Being here sure makes it difficult to return "home" to Cali and school, but that is where we are in this stage of life. Time flies so quickly and in the long run, a couple of years is nothing compared to the rest of lives. We are enjoying the adventures of a new place, new culture and new friends that we know we will stay in contact with for the rest of our lives.
While in Oregon Braden competed in a kiteboarding competition up at Bridge of the Gods in Stevenson, WA. There were a couple hundred competitors and it was so much fun watching all of the guys and gals compete and seeing my husband out there with them! It was his first tournament (after only kiteboarding for a few months) and I am very proud of how he did. We were able to camp up there with our cousin Trevor, and Braden's dad and step-mom.
I am switching jobs (and it is a very good thing). The day after we return home I will start training at the school for my new position. I was asked by our student life director to be a "LEAD" Scholar on a committe of five people. We will be planning school events, coordinating events and publicity with the community, organizing student activities, new student week, working hard to get students to vote and everything else that goes along with being a "Student Life Coordinator". This a big opportunity for me as I aspire to be an event coordinator. Not too many people actually get job experience and training during school so that when they graduate they aren't going into the field empty handed. I feel so blessed to be asked to do this job! AND I receive a scholarship towards my tuiton as well. EVEN MORE.... no commute since I will already be at the school 5 days a week for my classes, I get to work between my classes and put in time when I can! It is amazing!!!!
Please be praying for this upcoming year as Braden and I are now starting our senior level classes....eek! Exciting and hard. We feel so blessed and life is wonderful, praises to our wonderful Lord who continues to shower us with grace and mercy every single day.
