Almost there!

I am pumped because my favorite sporting event of the year is almost upon us: March Madness! Excellent. I have been working a lot lately so that I can have plenty of time to watch all the games. Pray for Kim that she will still love me after I watch all this basketball. So I think I might be out of shape. I played 2.5 hours of basketball on Saturday with a bunch of guys from my building. We had a great time but I over-exerted myself because I was having too much fun. When I returned home I thought it was the end for me. Like an old man trying to return soup at a deli, my whole body was angry at me. Very angry. There wasn't any part that wasn't sore, but worst of all my stomach was killing me. So I took some Pebto and was trying to keep hydrated, but the pain was getting worse. I could find absolutely no body position which was comfortable. It got so bad that I ended up throwing up four times, which actually helped a lot. Felt much better afterwards. But my body is still getting the last laugh as I try to get out of bed the last two mornings. But I would do it all again. Well, maybe I would sit out the last game. Bring on the Madness!

Reading and Recuperating

Sorry for the apparent neglect. Actually let me be more precise with my words. Sorry for the neglect of the blog. I have recently been in the "zone" and have been focusing on my studies. But seriously no excuse, b/c how long does it take to write a few words? Here's a briefing for you: I am just finishing up my first reading week of the semester and Kim has been sick with Strep throat and we think an additional viral infection, so please keep her in your prayers as she is sick of being sick for the past week. I am busy preparing exegesis papers on Psalm 8 and another on 1 Tim 3:1-7. Any thought on those verses? We've been spending quite a bit of time in our apartment with Kim sick and really the only other places I have been are the bookstore where I work and the library for a few hours here and there. We want to send out a big congratulations to our friends Billy and Megan on the birth of their first child, Evelyn! Hopefully I'll keep up a little better. Oh and since we are big "American Idol", "24" and Detroit Pistons fans, please leave any thoughts or questions in the comments, and you will definitely get a response! Peace out.

White Out

Well Kim and I enjoyed a Sunday inside as a blizzard dumped snow on us all day. We received somewhere between 15'' to 20'' of snow, and I know that drift behind my car was definitely over 2 feet high. Since the snowstorm was so well broadcasted days in advance, most of us knew that we would be here Sunday morning and not driving to church. Our neighbors, Josh and Kim, held a worship service in their apartment that was attended by 25 people. It was very refreshing to worship together with our friends and neighbors. We were bound to have this snowstorm because it's been almost spring like up here for the past several weeks. We had hot chocolate this morning; the first time in weeks. We never feel like having it unless there is snow on the ground. Back to business though tomorrow.

Do the Florida Shuffle!

I know we got back from Florida two weeks ago but I just have not been inspired to post. But I have read the demands for the new post so here I write. We had a terrific time with her Grandparents down in the Florida sun and are convinced that God must be calling us to a warm weather climate to minister in the future. We played plenty of cards and dominos but had the most fun playing shuffleboard on their professional courts. We went to a Breakfast club where most of the residents of this retirement community met for coffee and doughnuts. I'm pretty sure we were the youngest people there by 30 years easy. We also got to hang out with Kim's aunt Cindy who drove up from Naples to Sarasota to see us. When we were out and about, her grandparents had a handicap parking permit, which was great, except that we were in Florida, so all the handicap spots were taken most of the time. We ate out quite a bit and had two very good homecooked meals at two different Amish restaurants. Her grandparents treated us like royalty and helped us enjoy a great weekend away from work and school, which we are now back in full swing. I'm looking forward to my reading week in 10 days.

Car Talk

So when it rains it pours. We have had to take our car into the shop three times in two weeks. But I am happy to say that she is purring like a kitten again. New tires, new tire rod, new brakes, new rotors, and an alignment were the remedy. While our pocketbook took a hit, we received a surprise blessing from Somerset Congregation Church: some Christmas money to help us in whatever way we needed. Well, it was certainly apparent in what way it was needed. On a brighter note (literally), Kim is receiving here Christmas present tomorrow as we fly to Sarasota, FL to see her Grandparents from Fri until Mon. We'll post when we return!

Keeping Pre-Occupied

So I know it's been almost two weeks, but the reason for new post is not due to lack of time, it's due to lack of content. I am a week away from finishing my January class "Christ in the Old Testament" and Kim has been at work. That pretty much sums things up. We have been spending a good deal of time becoming reacquainted with an old friend, cable TV. Kim got me it for Christmas so I could watch ESPN, specifically watch more Detroit Pistons' games, which I will be doing tonight. We have been watching a ton of HGTV and TLC (and by "we," I mean Kim). We do enjoy watching Whose Line is it Anyway? on ABC Family every night at 10:00. We have become addicted to Fox's "24" and are so happy that American Idol is back on. I have also enjoyed watching the History channel as well. You may wonder where I get all the time to do this? I work hard during the day so I can have my evenings with Kim. Oh and we have given in and joined the craze in our building for playing this boardgame call "Settlers." It's a great mix of chance and strategy. So, that is all for now.

Go Huskers!

I know that it has taken me a while to create this post, but I needed to give my husband a significant mourning period. I have to say that I was dreading the game, and even almost hoping my team wouldn't win (because I have to say that in our marriage Lucas is the better winner and I am the better loser...), but I was extremely happy to see the score at the end. I will also say that is was by far some of the worst officiating I have ever seen, and I don't think I will ever see another game with a more bizarre ending. But I personally thought the entire game was perfectly suited to our situation. Now, I can forever say that my team won, and Lucas can forever blame it on the refs!