Family Dinner

Sunday I returned to Exit 59 Church again. We sent Mark off and prayed for him as a church- he's leaving for L.A. on Saturday to work with WorldImpact. He spoke to the church about his ministry out there and also interjected some words of wisdom to the freshmen. He advised them to go to church with their friends. He recounted how he and his friends (myself, Rach, Deb, and Jared) would call each other Saturday evening, decide who was driving and keep each other accountable. I was so proud to have been a part of that- a part of his life- a part of JaMBaRDi, our family. But as he was telling the story, there was also a deep sharp pain for the lonliness I felt over what I had lost. Church was so entirely wrapped up in my group of friends that it was rather painful to be back there without them. So, as much as I love Exit 59, I'm not sure that can remain my church home right now.

On a slightly brighter note, some Sunday traditions are still continuing, but in a slightly different and modified manner. Kirstin, Tabs, Amy Laur, and Brittney came over for lunch after church. A simple meal was made all the better by their company. They were also my first official dinner guests- and we even had a real kitchen table at which to eat! KK and Tabs stayed for a bit to do some work and then left for the all-sports meeting. I ended the evening by going to school for a few hours to set up my bulletin boards and take care of some paperwork.

ISTEP meeting tomorrow morning, Oak Hill Invite tomorrow afternoon, midterm grades due Wednesday morning, junior high open house Wednesday evening, and another cross country meet Thursday afternoon. And somewhere in there hopefully I'll see Mark before he moves out to California.

Oh, and of course Taylor has a cross country invite Saturday morning to be followed by a day full of DMS lady wonderfulness when Erin and Deal drive up from Indy to hang out with Amy and I. Cornfield photoshoots, caramel apples, and several dozen teacher stories should fill the day quite splendidly. :)