Adventures in Pictures: 2009

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Update...

Hey Everyone! Sorry we've been out of touch, life is just getting crazy around here as finals quickly approach. Other than the stress, both Ian and I are doing well. Currently we both have several homework assignments to complete before we can start worrying about finals. For me, that takes the form of three papers and several small assignments. For Ian that means several assignments and finishing up this portion of senior design. Ian is the group leader for his senior design group so as the project get more stressful, it gets harder to Ian. He's really stressed but trying incredibly hard to remain upbeat and positive. I'm so proud of how he's handling all the stress. Next week is dead week. During that time I have one final and a couple of final papers due. Ian has a lot on his plate too. After that is finals week. I also have checkouts for the freshman during that time. I have finals from Saturday until Tuesday with checkouts until the following Saturday. Ian will be taking finals from Saturday until Thursday. It will be rough and stressful and we'll appreciate your prayers.

Not all here is stress though. Ian has MILL on Friday night and I have a candlelight walk down Washington street with my church. We plan on working hard this week and Saturday so that Sunday we can have a few hours together without homework. Tonight I have cookie decorating with my floor.

Ian and I are working hard, but we are having fun too. Thank you everyone for your prayers and support. We love you all!

Sunday, October 25, 2009

My Mines Family...

This is my family here at Mines at dinner tonight. Starting on the bottom left is Ben, next Ryan, then Jeff, Michael, Ian (making faces) and Dave. Not featured is Curtis. Michael and Dave (who does not live at the house) made dinner. Chicken stuffed with cheese, spinach and tomato. Risotto, corn and bread. It was amazing!

These guys are really family now. They have become so incredibly special to me in these last months. Looking back, it's hard to imagine what life was like without knowing them. They are all extraordinary guys and I am so happy to know them all!

Friday, October 2, 2009

Blessings...

I don't normally write on this blog, but I don't really have a picture for what is going on right now. As many of you know, I am sick, probably with the flu. Really sore throat, pounding headache, fever, cough, you know the drill. But it's going to be okay. I have lots of people looking out for me. Momma keeps skyping to check in on me and keep me company. August, my hall director, is taking my duty tonight and doing rounds for me. Dana, another RA, is helping out with paperwork. Brent, the director of Res Lif, keeps calling to check in on me. My Prob Stats teacher and I have been emailing back and forth. Callen is helping me out with the fluids homework, turning it in and getting it done. The person taking care of me most though, has been Ian. He's been an incredible blessing through it all. He's helped me finish homework in time and run across campus to turn it in. He holds me when the pain is worse and tries to distract me. He makes sure I have enough fluids. Ian has been wonderful. I hope this weekend will be relaxing for him and that he'll get lots of sleep. I'm trying to remind him to eat often and make sure he drinks enough water, but that's all I can do right now. I am so thankful for Ian. Thank you everyone, for all your prayers!