Year #2

It's hard to believe all that's happened since I came here one year ago! Last year was an absolute whirlwind between getting used to moving to a new place, new culture, new people, new grade level, AND, a new love. Now that that is past me, it's time to try out a new marriage in a new year...phew! Can you tell how crazy this has all been?

I can't say I am absolutely thrilled to be back. Maybe I shouldn't make that public knowledge, but I never have been that great at faking things. I soaked in every minute I got to spend with people this summer...went to Starbuck's AT LEAST once every day and enjoyed cereal and lunch meat like I'd never had it before. All that to say, Jonathan and I both know we have been brought back here for a purpose. We will for sure be here this year and give it our all. Come December, we will have to figure out if we want to stay longer, so I'm sure my blog posts until then will be interesting. Oh yeah! Jonathan and I...we finally are married! And I love that I get to figure all this out with another person. The wedding went well, the honeymoon ended up being in Italy for 7 days. We had an amazing time and still can't believe all that was seen and done this summer...including that trip! We are beyond blessed to have gotten to do all that we have. And like I said, we loved every minute of it and are loving every minute of being married. We are so lucky to have not had to go right back to work when we arrived in Nairobi. We have had two weeks to get our apartment settled (which let me tell you, needed that long).

When we arrived, we had no power (it had been disconnected even though we payed extra in advance), we had no fridge for food, no shower, and no washing machine...oh AND, our curtains got stolen from the store we took them at to get work done on them. Welcome back we thought! But since that first weekend, our curtains have been replaced, we have had power more often than not (praise the Lord), and all appliances have been installed. Now, it's time to teach!

Teacher orientation started two days ago, and we are hopeful with new administration, we will have a more positive year. I moved to Fifth grade and am very excited about that. Third grade was great, but I think I work better with the older ones. Jonathan has a lighter schedule this year and has lessened his extra-curriculars so that he will not be as worn out as last year (Senior advisor, Student Counsel facilitator, FCA facilitator, PTF treasurer, Girls and Middle school basketball coach....yep...exhausting just writing it all). And as grateful as I am to have such a willing and helpful husband, I will be happy to have him home more for our first year of marriage.

Anyway, that is about it for now. We are both praying for a better year and appreciate your prayers as well! Fingers are crossed this will be more updated more frequently...it is my intention! Blessings to you!