This picture sums up most of January for me. ..writing my philosophy of counseling paper. I've decided it's one of the harder things that I've done and I will be so proud when it's finished.
This is a picture of Andy and other local architects who worked on the "search for shelter" series this past weekend. Andy worked on a ton of the behind the scenes pieces of this event for the last few months so it was exciting to see it all come together. Basically, architects in the community devote a weekend to volunteer work...it's awesome! Andy's group designed a space for homeless women to live in the basement of a church. Housing advocacy is definitely something he is super passionate about.
Speaking of things that Andy is super passionate about...SNOWBOARDING! Last night a bunch of his friends went snowboarding together. They all came home in one piece! yay.
There it is. 57 pages.
Andy designed this elderly care facility. This is his first job as project manager. I got to tour it, and it's so cool inside!
Here's my new staff. We had spring training on Saturday.
Can't believe I'm going into my 5th year as an RD. Working with the RAs is my absolute favorite part.
My nephew is getting so big! Isn't he cute? I'm kinda obesssed with him!!
Sister-in-laws! Love em!
Me and my bros.
We recently had a wine and fondu night with some dear friends....good times.
At our home church this week, we wrote down...in stone...the stories of God's faithfulness over the year...what a powerful way to reflect on God's goodness. This group has meant the world to Andy and I. We've been challenged to live missionally...in our everyday, ordinary lives...
I've learned a ton about racism this year. I've been very ignorant to the reality of racism that people face on a daily basis. I've become aware of white privilege and realize that I still have a lot of learning and growing to do in this area. My staff and I put together a program for my residence hall...
Bethel's president, campus pastor, worship leader and a resident in East all shared their stories and experiences regarding racism/white privilege....very thought provoking....
A couple weeks ago Andy and I took my staff on a retreat. We had a blast hanging out!
These are pics from the RA appreciation banquet last night. I hate the thought of saying goodbye to this team. It's the hardest part of my RD job...I love them...and then they leave and I start over with another group. This team has blown me away with their passion and committment to this ministry...
