Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Study, Daddy, Study!!
Daddy is slowly but surely figuring out that it's not always either/or, it's sometimes both! You don't have to either be a daddy OR be a student, you can sometimes be both at the same time! This works until the baby wakes up and starts getting all wiggly. Somehow The Moral Vision of the New Testament doesn't make as much sense when holding a squirmy baby as it does when holding a sleeping baby! Thank God for grandmothers, though. "Nona" is here for a visit and ready to take Robert in any condition whatsoever!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
School Has Started!
Rob heads off to his second day of school this morning. Yesterday went well, and he seems excited about the new semester. He is taking the following classes:
Old Testament 1
Greek 3
Hebrew 1
Systematic Theology
Parish Ministry 2
Ethics and Moral Theology
He also continues his positions as Chapel Scholar and as a member of the chapel work crew. As I mentioned before, all students are members of some kind of work crew (outside, library, classrooms, chapel, etc.), and most students have some sort of scholarship position (Chapel Scholar, Choir Scholar, Dish Scholar Library Scholar, etc.). These positions, along with class, chapel services, Bible study, and other meetings and such that seem to pop up, keep Rob very busy during the days. His study/reading time doesn't usually start until after supper. And now, Rob has also to find time to spend with his new son, not to mention his wife! Please keep Rob in your prayers as he prioritizes and works out his schedule.
Old Testament 1
Greek 3
Hebrew 1
Systematic Theology
Parish Ministry 2
Ethics and Moral Theology
He also continues his positions as Chapel Scholar and as a member of the chapel work crew. As I mentioned before, all students are members of some kind of work crew (outside, library, classrooms, chapel, etc.), and most students have some sort of scholarship position (Chapel Scholar, Choir Scholar, Dish Scholar Library Scholar, etc.). These positions, along with class, chapel services, Bible study, and other meetings and such that seem to pop up, keep Rob very busy during the days. His study/reading time doesn't usually start until after supper. And now, Rob has also to find time to spend with his new son, not to mention his wife! Please keep Rob in your prayers as he prioritizes and works out his schedule.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Baby, Baby, Baby
For those of you who have been diligently checking this blog for updates, thank you! I'm posting to tell you that this summer has been all about baby, baby, baby. SO, at least until school starts and we have non-baby related news, check the baby blog for current news.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Thank You!
Thank you so much for all of your prayers! We are all safe and sound at home. Rob's done with his exams. The weather is beautiful. God is good!
For more info. on our recent happenings, consult the baby blog (link to the right). I'll put the whole story there.
We love y'all!
For more info. on our recent happenings, consult the baby blog (link to the right). I'll put the whole story there.
We love y'all!
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Spring is in the Air
It started gradually: a couple of warm days here and there, diminishing snow piles, once-needed layers of clothing remaining on the pegs, even a few days of shoes with no socks! And then, there were days when it was warm enough to open the windows to air out the musty, closed-up smell of the apartment. The dogs could lay out on the porch and bask in the sun with the door wide open. How refreshing!
And then, no more snow piles at all! That green grass was finally free. Yes, it remains green under all that snow, believe it or not. If I'm being honest, though, I have to admit that what also came out under all that snow was all the "stuff" that got snowed over: someone's old sweatshirt, old toys left on the lawn, some trash around the dumpster, bikes that got hit by the plow (oops!), lost sleds that didn't get taken in before the next snow, etc. So, there was definitely some cleaning up to do. But it got done, the picnic tables and fire pits are back out, and grilled meat is the most popular menu item any day of the week.
Sallie and Hazel are back to their favorite sport: swimming in the now-thawed lake. It's amazing to think that just a few weeks ago we were walking around on this lake with no fear of falling through the feet-thick ice. Sallie and Hazel didn't hesitate to dive right into the hypothermic water. We, however, will not be diving in anytime soon. It's too cold for even a big toe!
And then, no more snow piles at all! That green grass was finally free. Yes, it remains green under all that snow, believe it or not. If I'm being honest, though, I have to admit that what also came out under all that snow was all the "stuff" that got snowed over: someone's old sweatshirt, old toys left on the lawn, some trash around the dumpster, bikes that got hit by the plow (oops!), lost sleds that didn't get taken in before the next snow, etc. So, there was definitely some cleaning up to do. But it got done, the picnic tables and fire pits are back out, and grilled meat is the most popular menu item any day of the week.
Sallie and Hazel are back to their favorite sport: swimming in the now-thawed lake. It's amazing to think that just a few weeks ago we were walking around on this lake with no fear of falling through the feet-thick ice. Sallie and Hazel didn't hesitate to dive right into the hypothermic water. We, however, will not be diving in anytime soon. It's too cold for even a big toe!
What I have loved most about Spring is watching the gradual awakening of the trees and flowers. It happens so fast in the South that we sometimes miss it. Here, as I walk to and from work each day, I notice the buds getting bigger and bigger on the trees. I get excited when I see the tiny leaves gradually poking out of the buds. Watching a tree unfold after a long winter is worth the wait. The bulbs in our garden have finally popped up and are budding. It's so beautiful! The "Spring" chapter in Thoreau's Walden never meant quite as much to me until now that I have experienced it for myself. It's funny that I never noticed it in New England, but I think I was too busy with school while we were there. It's such a blessing to have the leisure to see the beauty of Spring this year.
Three more weeks and counting until Rob's done with this semester--please keep praying!
P.S. Check out the Spring 2008 picture album in the column to the right under "Our Picture Albums"!
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Crunch Time
I feel safe to say that it's finally Spring here, and I owe you some pictures. We've had a lot of rain in the past few days, but it should clear up this week, and I'll post some NO SNOW pictures soon!
Rob and I recently had a great trip to Charleston, complete with a baby shower graciously hosted by the Kunes and the Myers. It was so wonderful to see all of our friends and family both from Charleston and those who came from out of town. It was really hard to say goodbye all over again and to know that we won't see many of them again until Christmas time. It's really weird to think that the next time we go to Charleston we will have a 5-month old baby with us. Wow!
As soon as we got back to Nashotah House, Rob entered the end of the semester season that I like to call Crunch Time. He's got about 5 weeks of presentations, papers, and exams left, not to mention his regular responsiblities in the Chapel and around campus. I'm trying to keep busy with work and baby preparation stuff, but I have to admit that with Rob in the library so much, it's getting a little lonely around here. We could definitely use some strong prayer for the next few weeks.
We love y'all!
Rob and I recently had a great trip to Charleston, complete with a baby shower graciously hosted by the Kunes and the Myers. It was so wonderful to see all of our friends and family both from Charleston and those who came from out of town. It was really hard to say goodbye all over again and to know that we won't see many of them again until Christmas time. It's really weird to think that the next time we go to Charleston we will have a 5-month old baby with us. Wow!
As soon as we got back to Nashotah House, Rob entered the end of the semester season that I like to call Crunch Time. He's got about 5 weeks of presentations, papers, and exams left, not to mention his regular responsiblities in the Chapel and around campus. I'm trying to keep busy with work and baby preparation stuff, but I have to admit that with Rob in the library so much, it's getting a little lonely around here. We could definitely use some strong prayer for the next few weeks.
We love y'all!
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Experiencing Nashotah
I can't believe it's already been over a year since our first experience of Nashotah House at last year's Experience Nashotah. You can read all about that experience at the beginning of this blog. It was an amazing introduction to what would become our home. I spent a lot of time praying that this year's Experience Nashotah would be just as amazing for our visitors as it was for us, and I think it was! God was truly in charge as He pulled the community together despite fatigue and winter blues to welcome our guests with open arms. I am not saying this to pat us on the back but rather to give God the glory for what He did through our community. He is so alive here! Just when I think this community is in a real low valley place with sickness, fatigue, winter blues, negativity, etc., He lifts us up into a mountain place and refreshes us. The community was really lifted into that mountain place during this year's Experience Nashotah.
Rob and I (with all the other SC folks here) hosted a prospective student and his wife from Conway, SC. We enjoyed getting to know them, and all of us hope and pray that God is leading them to Nashotah House.
Of all the Nashotah House activities, the favorite is the talent show. Here are some video clips of the talent show. Check them out!
These first two clips are of seminarians who recently returned from a mission trip to Peru. You can learn more about their trip by visiting the Jackson Kemper Missionary Society blog.
1.) Peru Song A video clip of some of the seminarians and spouses who attended the mission trip singing a song they learned in Peru.
2.) "Future Star...the Mancub" The March 10th posting on a seminarian's blog. It's a video of the seminarian and his son rocking out to a song he learned in Peru.
3.) Plainsong Chant A brief clip of the Nashotah House choral scholars performing a unique plainsong chant of the library's general information on collections, information which is stated on the library's homepage. Unfortunately, this is only a clip and cuts off halfway through the chant. The whole thing was a complete riot! Last year they did a plainsong chant of the preface to the 1040 tax form, which was equally hilarious.
These are only a few clips of some of the skits. It was such a fun night!
I've been making a special point to pray for those who are discerning a call to the ministry and/or getting ready for seminary in the Fall. I invite you to join me in these prayers--that God will give them wisdom and guidance and give them peace as He works out all the details of their futures.
Rob and I (with all the other SC folks here) hosted a prospective student and his wife from Conway, SC. We enjoyed getting to know them, and all of us hope and pray that God is leading them to Nashotah House.
Of all the Nashotah House activities, the favorite is the talent show. Here are some video clips of the talent show. Check them out!
These first two clips are of seminarians who recently returned from a mission trip to Peru. You can learn more about their trip by visiting the Jackson Kemper Missionary Society blog.
1.) Peru Song A video clip of some of the seminarians and spouses who attended the mission trip singing a song they learned in Peru.
2.) "Future Star...the Mancub" The March 10th posting on a seminarian's blog. It's a video of the seminarian and his son rocking out to a song he learned in Peru.
3.) Plainsong Chant A brief clip of the Nashotah House choral scholars performing a unique plainsong chant of the library's general information on collections, information which is stated on the library's homepage. Unfortunately, this is only a clip and cuts off halfway through the chant. The whole thing was a complete riot! Last year they did a plainsong chant of the preface to the 1040 tax form, which was equally hilarious.
These are only a few clips of some of the skits. It was such a fun night!
I've been making a special point to pray for those who are discerning a call to the ministry and/or getting ready for seminary in the Fall. I invite you to join me in these prayers--that God will give them wisdom and guidance and give them peace as He works out all the details of their futures.
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