Trip to Louisville!!!

Well, as many of you know, Ryan and I had the blessing of once again visiting the great state of Kentucky. We went up last week on Wednesday and came home late Saturday. It was encouraging, productive, and well....we just wanted to stay the rest of the summer!! Our sweet friends and family were so hospitable towards us, and we enjoyed some great fellowship (yes, we did partake in the "Real Men of Genius" links with the Plevans...). Here are some of the fun updates and things that were accomplished during this trip:

1) I got to see the duplex for the first time in person!! Loved it and can't wait to move in. We are literally .3 miles from the seminary! We had the inspection on Friday (which was great to be present and meet with the inspector) -- and we are requesting some repairs, but nothing too major! And we JUST heard from DeAnna that almost all of our requests were granted. So we are headed to closing on July 30th!

2) Had a great meeting with our mortgage broker! If any of you are considering purchasing a house near Louisville, we would highly recommend this guy! We met for about two hours and he explained all of the details, ect...it's a lot!

3) Ryan and I went job searching...some. I applied on campus, and now really looking for something in my field of chemistry -- but we will see. However, Ryan already HAS A JOB!! Working with Chick-fil-A! (Yes, yes, the Greens, Gerlts, and Smiths willall be rejoicing quite enthusiastically at this moment!!) He will be working at the mall store linked, or at a free standing store a little farther away. But it should be a GREAT environment for Ryan (the owner hires a large percentage of seminary students) and we really like the owner already. PS. his son was in Mrs. Jamie Butts class this past year -- how small our Christian circles can be!! So yes, the Lord is so gracious and faithful to provide.

4) Went to see Ryan's cousin Blake and his wife Brianna. Blake is on staff at Wellington Church in Lexington. We are so thankful to have family close by when we move north! Our time was invaluable. Ryan and Blake enjoyed some theological conversing, and man we had some of the best pizza in Kentucky (I'm convinced). We cannot wait to visit again.

We are now back in Texas, although shortly for me. Ryan gave me the best birthday gift EVER this year! He planned a weekend get-away to California to visit two of my best friends, Mara and Bethany. So on Thursday, away I go to the sunshining state of Cali!!! So pray that Lord continues to grant us favor as we make decisions about the house/duplex, jobs, and moving! We are sincerely enjoying this time off from working to visit family, friends, and just read!