Greetings from a hunting widow! Ryan is out in the woods this week deer hunting. I must say that things are pretty quiet around here except for Lucy whining at the door waiting for him to come home. :) I have not heard from him yet, but I am hoping that he comes home with a deer.

Things are pretty busy around here. (They always are!) I am looking forward to a short break from school. We only have 2 1/2 days this week. The kids have been super crazy the last few weeks...can we say snow and the holidays? I am already starting to hear my kiddos sing Christmas songs! Finally, I told them they cannot sing Christmas songs until after Thanksgiving...I know...I am such a mean teacher...but they were driving me crazy! :)

I have some great news to share with you all! Beginning Dec. 1, you can call Ryan, Pastor Ryan. He was called at the last voters meeting to be the youth pastor at New Hope! YEAH! He will be working with 7th grade-college students. He is very excited to begin this exciting new adventure. He also will be preaching a few times each month...the intent is that he will become an ordained pastor over the next few years. How amazing God is! We could have next imagined this happening! God is Good!

I wanted to take a few moments to say thank you to all of you who have given us your prayers and support over the last few months (and even years!). We are truly blessed by God to have such loving friends and family. We love you all! May God continue to bless you this holiday season!