Jan - started off on a winter youth retreat in Michigan, right after the honeymoon. Talk about a complete turnaround. Disney World with just me and Amber to Ski Slope with 30 adolescents!
Feb - begin freaking out about planning for Mexico trip. I still can't believe I was able to pull that one together. With lots of really great support at Tab, I learned a lot about taking leadership on a big project. Also bought a new car for Amber.
Mar - confirmation programming, another first. Really cool experience with a lot of great teachers and students involved. I think I'd like to do this again!
April - fundraising Easter breakfast, yet another first. Amazed by how generous people can be when given pancakes and eggs! Raised a significant amount of money for Mexico.
May - school year comes to a close. Have to say goodbye to the Oaks and Tab to make the decision to enter Seminary. Hard, hard task. My two bosses were super-supportive, thank you Jesus!
June - breathe! My wonderful wife begins adjusting to the fact that we have about two months left in Indianapolis. Reality hasn't set in for me yet.
July - Great Escape...an insane experience with 600 middle schoolers. A great way to end my time with the youth of Tab. Love you guys. Reality about moving still hasn't set in.
August - Moving time. Reality sets...no, still hasn't set in. Move into our new apartment. Sit down on the couch. Think to myself...what am I doing??? It's now set in. Classes start immediately.
September - First semester gets into full swing. Hundreds of confirmations that we've made the right decision. Still miss home.
October - Hillcrest Blvd. The most over-the-top display of Halloween cheer I've ever seen. Street preachers condemn the people, I just think they need a better hobby than decorating their yards with coffins.
November - Theology fatigue... Hermeneutics. Eschatology. Soteriology. Christology. Good stuff, but my brain can only stretch so far.
December - A semi-normal Christmastime spent with family and friends. So beautiful! Celebrated one amazing year with my beautiful wife. Life is precious!
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