We have been experiencing very cold weather lately. On Sabbath, by the time we left for church at 10:30 it had warmed up to a lovely -10 degrees. The car was a little sluggish to start. Rick has an engine block heater on his car but I could not get one on mine. The place we went to did not have one that could fit my car. They said we needed to go to the dealership, where we got the car. So now we are trying to decide if we will get one on the car or just use Rick's car when the weather is too cold for my car to start.
Charlie, who loved to be outside now only goes out to quickly do his business and then is ready to come back in right away. Saturday afternoon he was standing outside and he kept picking up one paw at a time because he was so cold.
We have enjoyed a nice fire for most of the weekend. Otherwise it is just to cold for me. I am getting used to the colder weather though. Rick is already used to it and loves it.
We are all decorated for Christmas but have decided to forgo the Christmas tree since we have two pups in the house. Not sure the Christmas tree or the presents under the tree would survive.
Charlie is growing like a weed. He has doubled in size now if not tripled. He is behaving better each day. Although he does have his days where we constantly have to tell him no. I think he thinks that is his last name (no). He is very vocal and whines randomly. Whenever he yawns he lets out this loud noise. Sometimes he growls at the steps when he goes down them. He is so silly and has brought quite a bit of joy to our lives. Rick is hopeful that when he gets a little older he can take him to work with him. Apparently one of the other workers brings her dog wherever she goes. Gotta love Montana.
That is the news of the last few days. Hope all is well around the world. We love all of you.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
New addition
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. It has been snowing every few days now. We are quite enjoying it. Work is going well. Our census has been low though. We have a new addition to our family. Mackenzie has been asking for a puppy for years now since Brooke has her dog. Mom and Dad thought that since we already have a puppy in the house why not train them together. So for an early christmas present Mackenzie has a received a Golden Retreiver pup. She is almost 8 weeks old and is bigger then Charlie (who is almsot 12 weeks). They are the best of friends already. Mackenzie decided to name her Lola. I will post a few pictures of her and Thanksgiving dinner. Hope everyone is enjoying life and the holiday season.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
First Vet Visit
We hope that all of you had a great Thanksgiving! Ours was lovely. We had a nice quiet day with my family. The food was great and of course to end the day we watched Christmas Vacation, a family tradition. It was meant to snow but we did not see any snow on Thanksgiving. I am still waiting for a really good snow. One that lasts more than a day or two.
Charlie had his first vet visit last Wednesday. He was a bit apprehensive at first, but once he was in with the vet she gave him so much love that he warmed up really quick. He did not even notice when she gave him his vaccine. She gave him the Bordatella vaccine through his nose and some of it went on the table. He licked it up right away. The vet said she had never seen a dog do that before. He loves to eat everything, which makes me go into a panic. I am constantly pulling things out of his mouth. And no matter how much we keep things clean and vacuum he still manages to find things to eat on the floor or wherever.
Work is going well for Rick and I. Rick has his work cut out for him. He is working under a three year grant, the first year has already passed and not too much has been done with it. He is working on a schedule for the four different computer labs he runs so that the people that use the labs have some consistency and know when they can use the labs. Right now they are having difficulty getting people to come to the labs. Rick has to think of ways to get the people to the labs and get them using the computers. All of the computers need to be updated. They are all slow and need quite a bit of work. Needless to say he will be busy.
As for me, things are going well. The census has been low at the hospital and they actually closed our floor on Friday while I was working. We moved all of our patients down to the other med-surg floor and combined staff. The problem with this is that staffing gets cut so I may not be able to work all of my scheduled shifts. I don't want people to be sick, but I also need to work. So I am torn.
We are preparing for Christmas. I listen to more Christmas music then Rick would like me to, but it is only one month out of the year. We have the living room decorated and we are trying to decide now what kind of tree we are going to get...fake or real. It is Rick's year to decide. My vote is always for a real tree. That is what I grew up with. It is nice to have family around to go Christmas shopping with. My mom and I will be driving over to Bozeman on Monday to get some shopping done.
We hope that all of you are enjoying the holiday season. We love and miss all of you!
Charlie had his first vet visit last Wednesday. He was a bit apprehensive at first, but once he was in with the vet she gave him so much love that he warmed up really quick. He did not even notice when she gave him his vaccine. She gave him the Bordatella vaccine through his nose and some of it went on the table. He licked it up right away. The vet said she had never seen a dog do that before. He loves to eat everything, which makes me go into a panic. I am constantly pulling things out of his mouth. And no matter how much we keep things clean and vacuum he still manages to find things to eat on the floor or wherever.
Work is going well for Rick and I. Rick has his work cut out for him. He is working under a three year grant, the first year has already passed and not too much has been done with it. He is working on a schedule for the four different computer labs he runs so that the people that use the labs have some consistency and know when they can use the labs. Right now they are having difficulty getting people to come to the labs. Rick has to think of ways to get the people to the labs and get them using the computers. All of the computers need to be updated. They are all slow and need quite a bit of work. Needless to say he will be busy.
As for me, things are going well. The census has been low at the hospital and they actually closed our floor on Friday while I was working. We moved all of our patients down to the other med-surg floor and combined staff. The problem with this is that staffing gets cut so I may not be able to work all of my scheduled shifts. I don't want people to be sick, but I also need to work. So I am torn.
We are preparing for Christmas. I listen to more Christmas music then Rick would like me to, but it is only one month out of the year. We have the living room decorated and we are trying to decide now what kind of tree we are going to get...fake or real. It is Rick's year to decide. My vote is always for a real tree. That is what I grew up with. It is nice to have family around to go Christmas shopping with. My mom and I will be driving over to Bozeman on Monday to get some shopping done.
We hope that all of you are enjoying the holiday season. We love and miss all of you!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Latest Edition
Continued from November 14:
Saturday after church I tried to contact the lady who had the six month old border collie/blue heeler but could never get ahold of her. After a little while I remembered that my mom had written down the number for a couple who were selling border collies in Anaconda. I called them and found out that they had three male border collies left. (Rick prefers a male.) They said we were welcome to come over and take a look at them.
Rick agreed to go look, but that was it. However when we got there and saw them, played and snuggled with them we knew we had to take one home. Out of the three one just sat there and whined while we petted it, and the other was spastic and just wanted to play. We ended up with the third, a medium haired black and white puppy who seemed to like both play and cuddle time as he kept running back over to us for attention. He is 8 months old and we have named him Charlie. Here he is...
Saturday after church I tried to contact the lady who had the six month old border collie/blue heeler but could never get ahold of her. After a little while I remembered that my mom had written down the number for a couple who were selling border collies in Anaconda. I called them and found out that they had three male border collies left. (Rick prefers a male.) They said we were welcome to come over and take a look at them.
Rick agreed to go look, but that was it. However when we got there and saw them, played and snuggled with them we knew we had to take one home. Out of the three one just sat there and whined while we petted it, and the other was spastic and just wanted to play. We ended up with the third, a medium haired black and white puppy who seemed to like both play and cuddle time as he kept running back over to us for attention. He is 8 months old and we have named him Charlie. Here he is...
Friday, November 14, 2008
Just another day
So Monday when I got home from work Rick had some good news for me. He was called during the day by the public housing authority (where he had interviewed a few weeks ago and then received a letter saying they had hired someone else) and was offered a job. The job he had applied for. Apparently they were torn between him and another guy. The only reason they offered the job to the other guy was because he was a veteran. Now the guy accepted the job and then decided he was moving. Long story short Rick starts work this coming Wednesday. We are so excited, it is a great learning oppurtunity. He will be working in their computer labs and is encouraged to go back to school.
As for me, I survived my first week on my own. Monday was horrible. Only because there was a lot going on, giving blood, discharging, admitting, and people calling me for every little thing. I felt like all I could do was the basics. Thursday went a lot better, I am starting to get my routine down. I am enjoying the floor and getting to know everyone.
We went to the animal shelter today. They had posted a picture of a border collie/blue heeler mix. When we got there they said the dog had been adopted two days ago. She gave us the number of a lady who has a six month old border collie/blue heeler that she has to get rid of for financial reasons. So we may look into that. Jessie has some issues though, and we are not sure how she will do with other dogs.
Nothing else new is going on here, but just wanted to update everyone on the fact that Rick now has a job. Hope everyone has a great weekend/week.
As for me, I survived my first week on my own. Monday was horrible. Only because there was a lot going on, giving blood, discharging, admitting, and people calling me for every little thing. I felt like all I could do was the basics. Thursday went a lot better, I am starting to get my routine down. I am enjoying the floor and getting to know everyone.
We went to the animal shelter today. They had posted a picture of a border collie/blue heeler mix. When we got there they said the dog had been adopted two days ago. She gave us the number of a lady who has a six month old border collie/blue heeler that she has to get rid of for financial reasons. So we may look into that. Jessie has some issues though, and we are not sure how she will do with other dogs.
Nothing else new is going on here, but just wanted to update everyone on the fact that Rick now has a job. Hope everyone has a great weekend/week.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Life in Butte
We have been wanting and meaning to post some pictures of our new home. Some of these are from when we first moved out here. Hope you guys enjoy them!
This is the Jessie dog after her hair cut:
These are a few of Bannack state park that I stole from mom until we get ours developed:
Both of those buildings were actual houses.
One of the days we got a bit of snow:
This was on our ride up the mountain to the waterfall:
Georgetown lake, about 20 minutes from home:
This is the Jessie dog after her hair cut:
These are a few of Bannack state park that I stole from mom until we get ours developed:
Both of those buildings were actual houses.
One of the days we got a bit of snow:
This was on our ride up the mountain to the waterfall:
Georgetown lake, about 20 minutes from home:
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Let It Snow
Today I rode to Dillon with my dad to check out the hospital down there. It is a small hospital. Only 20 beds. I was just looking for a PRN (as needed) position. They have positions available, but now I need to decide if it is really worth the time to drive an hour to and from work. My hospital does not offer overtime. When I was in Charlotte I would pick up extra hours every once in a while just for a little extra money. Who can't use a little extra money? So now I can apply at this hospital or there are a few clinics in town that I am going to look into to pick up some extra work. Not fully decided one way or the other at this point in time.
After getting back from Dillon my Dad called me to look out the window. Snow was pouring down from the sky. Absolutely gorgeous. We didn't get the christmas lights put up yet, but hopefully we still have a little time.
In other news, I am off orientation and very happy! I work better independantly and if I need help or have a question I will ask. It is too frustrating working with someone constantly looking over your shoulder. There is enough stress with nursing to add something like that to the mix.
Thursday I take an ACLS (advanced care life support) class. It lasts all day and is not exactly easy. Hopefully all will go well.
Rick has a few new job leads. We are going to check one out today. He is still working with the guy from church, they are renovating a house. We both really want to volunteer at the animal shelter but have not gotten around to doing that just yet.
Coal has taken to a few of the empty boxes in the living room. He loves to hide in them and jump out when we least expect him to. He seems to be adjusting quite well to the move. As are we.
Hope all is well with you guys. We are sending lots of love!
After getting back from Dillon my Dad called me to look out the window. Snow was pouring down from the sky. Absolutely gorgeous. We didn't get the christmas lights put up yet, but hopefully we still have a little time.
In other news, I am off orientation and very happy! I work better independantly and if I need help or have a question I will ask. It is too frustrating working with someone constantly looking over your shoulder. There is enough stress with nursing to add something like that to the mix.
Thursday I take an ACLS (advanced care life support) class. It lasts all day and is not exactly easy. Hopefully all will go well.
Rick has a few new job leads. We are going to check one out today. He is still working with the guy from church, they are renovating a house. We both really want to volunteer at the animal shelter but have not gotten around to doing that just yet.
Coal has taken to a few of the empty boxes in the living room. He loves to hide in them and jump out when we least expect him to. He seems to be adjusting quite well to the move. As are we.
Hope all is well with you guys. We are sending lots of love!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Happenings
So it has been a little while since we have updated you on the happenings in the Bell house. Work has been going well for me. I am ready to be off of orientation. We have had quite a few pediatrics patients lately and I love it. My mom and I have been going to water aerobics. Mom goes three times a week Monday and Thursday evening at 7 and then we go Wednesday morning at 5. I go to the evening classes when I am not working, otherwise mom goes without me. The evening classes are quite a work out. My calves and arms are always so tired after the work out. Today we decided we are going to make christmas stockings so we went to JoAnn Fabric to pick out fabric for the different stockings. I think they are going to turn out quite nice.
As for Rick, he has been working with a guy at church for the last week and a half. It is temporary for now until he can find something more permanant. He is helping tear down a quad house for the time being. He has applied to a few new jobs at the begining of this week, so hopefully we will hear something. Also, Rick and dad have been going to the gym three times a week where they do weights for the first part and then swim laps in the pool.
We are still attempting to get things straight in the house. We just bought two new book cases so we can finally get the last of the boxes unpacked. Coal is enjoying getting into all of the boxes and claim them as his own.
Two weeks ago we were able to enjoy the company of Frank Bondurant who was here to do a seminar at the church. It was a wonderful seminar. I even took off Saturday so I could be there for the full day of meetings. We are told that he will be at our campmeeting this summer! Yay!!!
Last weekend we skipped out on church with the folks and drove an hour to Bannack State Park. It is this old abandoned gold mining town that was taken over by the state. There is some awesome history in the little town and you can take yourself on a guided tour of it all. Almost all of the houses are opened for the public to walk through. There is also a cemetary on the top of one of the many hills where one of the men buried there lived to be 118 years old. Afterwards we drove the back way home through gorgeous Montana country. It was quite an enjoyable day.
The girls are all dressed up for Halloween and were able to go trick or treating at the mall. The college here also lets the kids come through the dorm where they have their rooms decorated and pass out candy. This town really gets into Halloween.
We are told that if we are going to decorate for Christmas you have to do it at Halloween time because the snow and freezing temperatures come shortly after and you won't be able to decorate otherwise.
That is all that we can think of for now that is going on with us. Hopefully I will get my pictures developed soon and I can post some of what is happening around here. We love and miss you guys!
As for Rick, he has been working with a guy at church for the last week and a half. It is temporary for now until he can find something more permanant. He is helping tear down a quad house for the time being. He has applied to a few new jobs at the begining of this week, so hopefully we will hear something. Also, Rick and dad have been going to the gym three times a week where they do weights for the first part and then swim laps in the pool.
We are still attempting to get things straight in the house. We just bought two new book cases so we can finally get the last of the boxes unpacked. Coal is enjoying getting into all of the boxes and claim them as his own.
Two weeks ago we were able to enjoy the company of Frank Bondurant who was here to do a seminar at the church. It was a wonderful seminar. I even took off Saturday so I could be there for the full day of meetings. We are told that he will be at our campmeeting this summer! Yay!!!
Last weekend we skipped out on church with the folks and drove an hour to Bannack State Park. It is this old abandoned gold mining town that was taken over by the state. There is some awesome history in the little town and you can take yourself on a guided tour of it all. Almost all of the houses are opened for the public to walk through. There is also a cemetary on the top of one of the many hills where one of the men buried there lived to be 118 years old. Afterwards we drove the back way home through gorgeous Montana country. It was quite an enjoyable day.
The girls are all dressed up for Halloween and were able to go trick or treating at the mall. The college here also lets the kids come through the dorm where they have their rooms decorated and pass out candy. This town really gets into Halloween.
We are told that if we are going to decorate for Christmas you have to do it at Halloween time because the snow and freezing temperatures come shortly after and you won't be able to decorate otherwise.
That is all that we can think of for now that is going on with us. Hopefully I will get my pictures developed soon and I can post some of what is happening around here. We love and miss you guys!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in Montana
Today Rick and I took a little trip over to Bozeman. It is about an hour away. They have a bit more shopping and a few more restuarants there. It was nice to get out of the house for a little bit as well and explore the area. We tried a new restuarant for lunch, Old Chicago, good food...bad service (at least this time around). All in all it was a nice little trip.
It was about 13 degrees this morning when we woke up. They had been calling for snow Thursday evening. We must be getting used to the weather because neither of us wore jackets and felt pretty good without. In Bozeman around 5 pm the winds starting picking up and it was getting pretty chilly. We got home around 6:30 and around 7:30 the snow started coming down. Right now the cars and deck are getting a light covering of snow. It is so beautiful to watch. They tell us we cannot eat the snow here because of the mines. I bought a nice pair of gloves today. I need to outfit myself for the cold weather here. Rick already has a lot of warm winter things since he spent a few years in Michigan. I am currently in the market for a nice pair of snow boats and snow pants.
On another note, Rick has a job interview next Tuesday. It is for the county housing department. He would be in charge of their computer labs. There are four altogether. We are hoping to hear some good news.
This weekend my mom and I, as well as some other church ladies will be going to the women's retreat. It is at Fairmont Hot Springs, which is just down the road from us. It is a resort with golf, pools and such. We will be able to go to the pools. Supposedly the hot springs warm the swimming pools. I am intrigued and excited to go. The speaker has some very good topics she will be presenting, so it should be a great conference.
That is about all the news for now. Hope everyone is having a great week. We love you guys!
It was about 13 degrees this morning when we woke up. They had been calling for snow Thursday evening. We must be getting used to the weather because neither of us wore jackets and felt pretty good without. In Bozeman around 5 pm the winds starting picking up and it was getting pretty chilly. We got home around 6:30 and around 7:30 the snow started coming down. Right now the cars and deck are getting a light covering of snow. It is so beautiful to watch. They tell us we cannot eat the snow here because of the mines. I bought a nice pair of gloves today. I need to outfit myself for the cold weather here. Rick already has a lot of warm winter things since he spent a few years in Michigan. I am currently in the market for a nice pair of snow boats and snow pants.
On another note, Rick has a job interview next Tuesday. It is for the county housing department. He would be in charge of their computer labs. There are four altogether. We are hoping to hear some good news.
This weekend my mom and I, as well as some other church ladies will be going to the women's retreat. It is at Fairmont Hot Springs, which is just down the road from us. It is a resort with golf, pools and such. We will be able to go to the pools. Supposedly the hot springs warm the swimming pools. I am intrigued and excited to go. The speaker has some very good topics she will be presenting, so it should be a great conference.
That is about all the news for now. Hope everyone is having a great week. We love you guys!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Settling In
We are finally settling in. There are just a few more things to put away in our living room. The people here are so friendly, we are loving it.
Friday evening we were invited to a church members home for dessert. The couple are very nice. They made us blueberry smoothies and peanut butter cookies. The conversation was nice.
Saturday we visited the Anaconda company. They meet at one of the company members home for church. This week church was held at a couples lake front home. As we listened to the sermon and sang songs we were able to look out on the lake and see the gorgeous mountains across the way. After church and dinner the host took Rick and I out on ATV's. We went way up in the mountains on these trails they have made for the ATV's. At one point I got off the back of the ATV Rick was driving so the boys could go down this huge hill. On the way down Rick ended up jumping off of his because it was about to roll. Now he has some nice battle scars. Rick let me drive for a little bit on the way back. We had so much fun!
Monday I started the new job. My preceptor is excellent. I really love the slower pace of this hospital. We have been about as busy as some of our somewhat busy nights back in Charlotte (and night shift is supposed to be the slow shift). Everyone at the hospital is so friendly. The ward has 28 beds. They have not been full for a while. We deal with Pediatrics, Oncology, Neuro, Orthopedics and a Telemetry patient here and there.
Today Rick and I went to the animal shelter. They have seperated the cats they have there by their age. We went into the room with the younger cats/kittens. I have never had a cat lick my ear and face before, they were all so loving....and chatty. One of them kept summoning me over to him on his little post. He was too lazy to come to me. Another one kept trying to climb up my leg. I pulled him off twice and the third time he jumped half up my leg and clung on. I would have taken them all home if we didn't already have a spoiled only child cat.
Rick is still hoping to get a job there. When he talked to them they said they probably would start interviewing next week. I may volunteer there once a week or so.
As you can see we are still loving Butte and really feel that God led us here. We miss you all and love you!
Friday evening we were invited to a church members home for dessert. The couple are very nice. They made us blueberry smoothies and peanut butter cookies. The conversation was nice.
Saturday we visited the Anaconda company. They meet at one of the company members home for church. This week church was held at a couples lake front home. As we listened to the sermon and sang songs we were able to look out on the lake and see the gorgeous mountains across the way. After church and dinner the host took Rick and I out on ATV's. We went way up in the mountains on these trails they have made for the ATV's. At one point I got off the back of the ATV Rick was driving so the boys could go down this huge hill. On the way down Rick ended up jumping off of his because it was about to roll. Now he has some nice battle scars. Rick let me drive for a little bit on the way back. We had so much fun!
Monday I started the new job. My preceptor is excellent. I really love the slower pace of this hospital. We have been about as busy as some of our somewhat busy nights back in Charlotte (and night shift is supposed to be the slow shift). Everyone at the hospital is so friendly. The ward has 28 beds. They have not been full for a while. We deal with Pediatrics, Oncology, Neuro, Orthopedics and a Telemetry patient here and there.
Today Rick and I went to the animal shelter. They have seperated the cats they have there by their age. We went into the room with the younger cats/kittens. I have never had a cat lick my ear and face before, they were all so loving....and chatty. One of them kept summoning me over to him on his little post. He was too lazy to come to me. Another one kept trying to climb up my leg. I pulled him off twice and the third time he jumped half up my leg and clung on. I would have taken them all home if we didn't already have a spoiled only child cat.
Rick is still hoping to get a job there. When he talked to them they said they probably would start interviewing next week. I may volunteer there once a week or so.
As you can see we are still loving Butte and really feel that God led us here. We miss you all and love you!
Friday, September 26, 2008
All done with moving
It's been a little over two weeks since our journey began. And it went something like this.
After many frustrations with the moving company, (that we had a contract with and had paid a down payment, the company never called us to tell us the time they were coming and never showed up) We ended up using a 26 foot U-Haul truck with a car trailor attached. This meant we were not going to be able to drive back up to MD to see family and friends, which we were so sad about. We picked up the U-Haul on Tuesday morning and hired movers to help us get it loaded. Granny and Gramps drove down Tuesday and stayed the night in a hotel.
Our little caravan left early Wednesday morning. We made very good time throughout the trip. Did not do much site seeing. Just what we saw on the way. Coal (the cat) did very well (he was the one I was most worried about). And Rick did and excellent job driving the truck, especially through St. Louis and the windy rainy roads in Wyoming. We made the trip in four days of driving and reached our new home on Saturday evening.
We are living with my parents for now. They have a second house in their basement. We have our own bathroom, bedroom, living room (with fireplace) and kitchen/dining room.
I have been through all of my orientation now, this hospital is so great. They are very much Christ centered! I love being in a place where I don't feel I am going to offend someone if I talk about God. The pay and benefits are better than they were in Charlotte. I am working on day shift which I start on Monday with my preceptor. Everyone is so friendly. They take the time to get to know each other. Rick and I really feel that God has lead us here and we are in the right place.
Rick has been searching for a job. He has put in a few applications at various places. Yesterday one of the church members called and asked if he would work with him, so Rick said yes. He was cutting down trees for 10+ hours in the gorgeous mountains.
We have been enjoying the church here. This last Sabbath there were 5 baptisms at the church. The church is really growing and Rick and I are excited to jump in and be a part of the church. We have also been enjoying going to prayer meeting as well. Something that we weren't able to be a part of in Charlotte.
So that is the news for now. We will try to post more often for everyone. We love everyone and miss you all! And will be looking forward to some visits next year!
After many frustrations with the moving company, (that we had a contract with and had paid a down payment, the company never called us to tell us the time they were coming and never showed up) We ended up using a 26 foot U-Haul truck with a car trailor attached. This meant we were not going to be able to drive back up to MD to see family and friends, which we were so sad about. We picked up the U-Haul on Tuesday morning and hired movers to help us get it loaded. Granny and Gramps drove down Tuesday and stayed the night in a hotel.
Our little caravan left early Wednesday morning. We made very good time throughout the trip. Did not do much site seeing. Just what we saw on the way. Coal (the cat) did very well (he was the one I was most worried about). And Rick did and excellent job driving the truck, especially through St. Louis and the windy rainy roads in Wyoming. We made the trip in four days of driving and reached our new home on Saturday evening.
We are living with my parents for now. They have a second house in their basement. We have our own bathroom, bedroom, living room (with fireplace) and kitchen/dining room.
I have been through all of my orientation now, this hospital is so great. They are very much Christ centered! I love being in a place where I don't feel I am going to offend someone if I talk about God. The pay and benefits are better than they were in Charlotte. I am working on day shift which I start on Monday with my preceptor. Everyone is so friendly. They take the time to get to know each other. Rick and I really feel that God has lead us here and we are in the right place.
Rick has been searching for a job. He has put in a few applications at various places. Yesterday one of the church members called and asked if he would work with him, so Rick said yes. He was cutting down trees for 10+ hours in the gorgeous mountains.
We have been enjoying the church here. This last Sabbath there were 5 baptisms at the church. The church is really growing and Rick and I are excited to jump in and be a part of the church. We have also been enjoying going to prayer meeting as well. Something that we weren't able to be a part of in Charlotte.
So that is the news for now. We will try to post more often for everyone. We love everyone and miss you all! And will be looking forward to some visits next year!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Packing, packing and more packing...
Packing has commenced. We are surrounded by boxes. Our guest room is done being packed as well as our living room. This is nothing new for Rick and I as this is my 10th move and Rick's 5th.
Our move date is semi-official. The movers will be here either the 7th or 8th of September. We couldn't be more excited! After the truck comes we will be driving back to MD to see family and friends. My Granny and Gramps will be making the trip with us, as well as our cat: Coal. So it should be a pretty fun trip. We plan on doing some sight seeing on the way out. Like Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands and maybe even Devils Tower.
I will be starting work in MT on the 17th. The hospital called me last week and offered me a dayshift position which I couldn't be more excited about. Rick has found a few job possibilities that look very interesting. That is all for now, stay tuned for more updates!
Our move date is semi-official. The movers will be here either the 7th or 8th of September. We couldn't be more excited! After the truck comes we will be driving back to MD to see family and friends. My Granny and Gramps will be making the trip with us, as well as our cat: Coal. So it should be a pretty fun trip. We plan on doing some sight seeing on the way out. Like Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands and maybe even Devils Tower.
I will be starting work in MT on the 17th. The hospital called me last week and offered me a dayshift position which I couldn't be more excited about. Rick has found a few job possibilities that look very interesting. That is all for now, stay tuned for more updates!
Monday, August 11, 2008
Montana Ho
Rick and I have been praying for some time about where God wants us to be. Whether that be in Charlotte, NC, somewhere else in NC or somewhere else in the U.S. We have been praying that God lead us there and make it very clear that He wants us there.
When we went to Butte, MT we were not expecting to love the area as much as we did. Just out of curiousity we checked out the hospital. I applied to the hospital there and the prayers continued.
The hospital decided to do a phone interview. A week later they offered me a job. I will be working on an ortho, neuro and pediatric unit. I am so excited because I love my neuro floor where I am now but I have always wanted to be in peds. Now I get to do a little bit of each of the areas I love. The hospital is a small 100 bed hospital. It is also non-profit.
Rick and I are so excited about this new adventure we are about to embark on. We will be leaving Charlotte September 8 or 9 and I will start work out there September 22. Please keep us in your prayers, that the transition goes as smoothly as possible.
When we went to Butte, MT we were not expecting to love the area as much as we did. Just out of curiousity we checked out the hospital. I applied to the hospital there and the prayers continued.
The hospital decided to do a phone interview. A week later they offered me a job. I will be working on an ortho, neuro and pediatric unit. I am so excited because I love my neuro floor where I am now but I have always wanted to be in peds. Now I get to do a little bit of each of the areas I love. The hospital is a small 100 bed hospital. It is also non-profit.
Rick and I are so excited about this new adventure we are about to embark on. We will be leaving Charlotte September 8 or 9 and I will start work out there September 22. Please keep us in your prayers, that the transition goes as smoothly as possible.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Trip West
Most of you know that we took a two week vacation to Montana to visit family. While there we went camping in The Grand Tetons as well as Yellowstone. We went hiking to hidden falls in the Tetons. It was absolutely gorgeous. We saw a moose in the Tetons and went to a chuck wagon dinner where they sang us old cowboy songs after dinner.
After the Tetons we went to Yellowstone where we went on a trail ride, and saw the rangers chase Bison away from the trail. We were told that we needed to ride very close to the other horses. This was due to the fact that they have had elk try to get in line with the horses on the trail ride. The entire experience was quite fun!
In one day we saw five bear, three grizzly and two black bear. One grizzly and one black bearwere very close to the road so we were able to get great pictures. There were tons of bison all over the place. They especially like the geyser basins where it is nice and warm. There were a lot of elk to see as well. At one point we had stopped the car and I got out to see an elk that was fording the river. When I went down to see it, it walked out from behind a tree and following it was its baby.
There was so much to see in the park. We had so much fun. We hope you enjoy some of the pictures!
In the beginning
Rick and I wanted to start this page so that everyone who wants to know what is going on with us will be able to. We don't get to call all of you all the time and let you know what is new in our lives so we thought this would be a nice way to keep in touch. We love you all!
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