Bill is working at a high school about 1.5 miles from our house. This is his third school year and he is really enjoying this year so far! He's always loved being with students and this gives him an opportunity to impact a campus by being available to them. Last year he had several students come to him for advice or just a listening ear. He is also in the hiring process with our church to be the youth pastor. They currently have a couple running the youth group as volunteers, but they are ready for someone to take over so they can lead under the pastor. It would be a part time position, with plans to go full time in a year or so. We will be receiving the offer this week and it will be voted on by the church in 2 weeks. Please pray for the church and us as we make this decision.
I (Donna) am an official stay-at-home mom and LOVING it! The first few weeks when Bill went back to work were difficult, but David and I are settling into a routine. It's so fun to see his daily discoveries. Bill just got a cell phone so I can now send pictures of our little guy right to him (I have been emailing them to him). This is the first time in 17 years that I haven't been 'working' (I know what I do is work, but you know what I mean!) other than summers off. Surprisingly, I don't miss it one bit! There are times I long for adult conversations, but all in all, I wouldn't trade it for the world!Bill and I have been getting more involved at our church and are making some friends. There are 3 other couples who had there first baby this summer and one of those couples is in our Life Group Bible study. Our worship pastor and his wife are graciously GIVING us their son's clothes (he is about 5 months older than David) so we haven't bought any clothes for David since raiding the thrift store for preemie clothes and snow clothes (we can't wait for the snow to bundle David up and take pictures!).
The Robbins family:
Bill's parents are officially retired and LOVING their time with David. Bill Sr. is working part time at a local high school teaching driver's education. He's been busy getting their curriculum updated and puttin it on power point. Diana has time to be a grandma and cook again! Bill's sister, Alice, is in Poland and will be coming home for 2 months for a work vacation in November. She's very excited to meet David in person! In the mean time, we've been having fun video chatting with her.The Bethel family:
My parents no longer work at the church they were at for 7 years. Dad is working for USAA (insurance/investments) and really enjoys it. He has a long commute, something he hasn't had to do since living in Lake Arrowhead and driving to Los Angeles every day, but he leaves his work at work. Mom is cleaning houses and loves being her own boss. They LOVE being able to have Austin over for swimming or fun at the park!
Chris, Eva and Austin are in Arizona (Jacob is in California with his mom-he's almost 14!). Chris is going to school full time and Eva does free lance computer graphics and web design. Austin is almost 5 and LOVES swimming. He's been busy diving for rings this summer!
Rich is living in Lake Arrowhead and working for Ontario Fire Department. He's been dating Shelby for about a year and she has a cutie son who loves Rich and can't wait to go to Grandma and Dandad's house!The Bethel family, minus Jacob :( will be in Arizona at the end of October! We are very excited to get together for "Thanksgiving/Christmas in October"! Mom is hoping to be able to get a turkey that early!
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