This is a picture of the soon to be Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Smith in the Virgin Islands where they got engaged! They are so cute! (in case you don't know how we know them let me explain...Ryan and Daniel (my hubby) have been best friends for 7+ years. In High School, Ryan's first touchdown catch was thrown by my own adorable Quarterback, Daniel! Sam is a friend from school who has become a dear friend to me!) the end
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Busy as a Bee
This is a picture of the soon to be Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Smith in the Virgin Islands where they got engaged! They are so cute! (in case you don't know how we know them let me explain...Ryan and Daniel (my hubby) have been best friends for 7+ years. In High School, Ryan's first touchdown catch was thrown by my own adorable Quarterback, Daniel! Sam is a friend from school who has become a dear friend to me!) the end
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Today...
Monday, November 26, 2007
Tis the Season...
My To Do List....this week!!
1. Complete missions presentation that Daniel and I will present on Wednesday.
2. Present presentation to student body at SEBC
3. Start and Finish November Newsletter....and send them out to all our supporters
4. Attend Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner for one of my favorite couples (and Daniel's best friend). Also, attend their WEDDING ON SATURDAY--YEAH!
5. Make reservations for a Church Planting Conference Daniel and I will be attending in Orlando in a couple of months...also find a hotel to stay at and ask off for work.
6. Make our Christmas card picture (consisting of Daniel, Madie, and Me--it can take a while to get a photo where Madie is looking). Also, start working on our Christmas cards and send them out
7. Tell my Grandmother HAPPY BIRTHDAY on Saturday
8. Clean the house and both cars
9. AND DO MY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
You can pray for us in so many ways....it is going to be a crazy week but at the same time a very exciting one that I have looked forward to for a while. I hope to be updating more so keep checking this site for more postings!
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
France so far
We love it here. This morning, after dragging Daniel out of bed, we went running. Although it was cold, it was worth it! We are leaving on a train this afternoon to Grenoble where we will be till sat. Then we catch another high speed train to Paris and will stay there a week. We will keep you posted but I will leave you with a link to see our pictures so far...ENJOY!!
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Friday, November 02, 2007
We are leaving for France!!
Thursday, November 01, 2007
France...here we come
1. Are you packed?
Well somewhat...let me explain. Daniel and I began packing Tuesday night. We or should I say "I" packed 14 different outfits (i will wear one over there to make 15) and daniel packed maybe 10. Then after getting the clothes neatly folded, the suitcase zipped up, daniel began lifting the bag off the bed and realize it weighed about 80 to 90 lbs (per bag). If you dont know the limit is 50 and anything over you have to pay 100.00 per bag. So, we began thinking about putting it in 4 bags, but then we began thinking even harder and decided that we did not want to tote 4 bags and 2 carry-ons all around France or on the trains. So after contacting the missionaries over there, we decided to pack a week worth of clothes and wash while we are over there. So, we repacked and all i have left are my shoes and toiletries. Long explanation..sorry!
2. Are you excited?
Yes and No....I am very excited about going to France, meeting those who we will be interacting with, seeing the schools we will attend for language school, and just SEEING FRANCE. The NO comes in when we have to fly on a plane. Like in an earlier post....I DO NOT LIKE TO FLY. It is one of my FEARS (although I have done it so much). God definitely has a sense of humor because not only is he calling ME of all people to be a missionary in France, but also that He is calling me to do something I am terrified of--FLYING. But I will get over it. A LOL (TEAM people will get this) that stands for little old lady--told me last night that when she flies, she tells herself that if I make the flight then I will get to do all that was planned at the destination being traveled to, but if she doesn't and the plane goes down, then she will go up! This is very comforting!!
3. How long are you staying?
15 days (finally a short answer!)
4. Who is going?
Daniel and I (Madie is staying with my parents--and Daniel's parents for the first few nights)
5. Where will you be?
We will visit Paris and the surronding towns, and the Rhone-Alps region
Ok I think that is it! I will DEFINITELY post pictures when we get back...Daniel (and I) will take plenty I am sure.
One last thing...we just sent out our first newsletter and would love for you to look at it! Just go to our website http://www.francemission.com/ and click on the tab that says Newsletter. Enjoy!!
magen