We're Moving!

Well, after much praying and deliberating, Jason and I have decided to move to Montgomery, AL. He's accepted a position at Trinity Presbyterian School teaching Math and I am looking for a teaching job in the area. This has been a season of learning how to discern the best place for us to move and truly wanting to go where the Lord wants us to be. We believe that this is a place where we can grow as a family and glorify the Lord with our gifts. We'll be moving as soon as my school finishes up here. We're so excited to be around my family and be more a part of their lives!

So, many goodbyes are in order as we've made this beautiful New England area our home for three solid years. It has truly been a wonderful experience as I look back. Though the long winters have been trying at times, we have been in a place where we are minutes from the ocean, minutes from beautiful walks, historical sites, and have been challenged to make a home in an unknown area. God has used this time to teach me so much about my faith--trusting in Him for strength to work in the public schools and share His love with friends there, trusting in Him for a church home, for friends, wisdom in our marriage, and trusting in Him for our future plans. We serve a God who is Faithful to carry out His promises of providing for his children for all we need and more!
Here are some recent pictures of friends and the beauty of our area.

Dad's Visit to Boston

Doesn't Dad look kinda like McEnroe from these views??


On Thursday I heard on the radio about the Champions Cup Tournament in Boston with Jim Courier, John McEnroe, and lots of other great names. I emailed my dad, the biggest tennis fan I know, and asked if he was interested. By Friday afternoon he'd bought plane tickets and I had bought tickets for the Saturday events in Boston. We got to see McEnroe beat Justin Gimelstob, Aaron Krickstein beat Pernfors, and then a fun doubles match of Courier and Mal Washington vs. Gimelstob and Ferrera. It was like watching the Globe Trotters tennis-style. They were really candid and fun, not to mention talented! This was a true treat for both my Dad and me. We were able to get some decent pictures and an autograph of Johnny Mac and Mal Washington!
Then, on Sunday we toured the North Shore of Boston--Gloucester, Newburyport, and Portsmouth, NH. What a great Father/Daughter weekend!

April Vacation

Jason spent a few days in the South last weekend continuing the interview process. Meanwhile, I had my Spring Break. I spent some of it organizing and beginning the process of packing, some looking for my own jobs in the South, but most of it relaxing and hanging out with friends. We're still uncertain with our future plans as far a where we'll be, but we'll keep you posted when we know. It has been a time the Lord is using to teach us patience and trust in Him.
Adam and Jessica are some of our Southern friends we've been blessed to get to know. We went out to a new favorite breakfast spot in Gloucester one morning together, then a walk by the beach. (We will really miss the beauty of the New England shore!)

Boston Project

Today I went with our Youth Group to Dorchester, MA for a service day with the Boston Project http://tbpm.org/. My group of girls were able to go to a sweet elderly couples' home and help them get their garden ready for the season by weeding and planting a cherry tree and shrubs. It was such a sweet time to serve the Body of Christ together. We really saw the Lord's perfect timing in that while we were taking our lunch break, the man's cherry tree and shrubs were delivered. He kept saying what a blessing this was since he wasn't going to be able to plant them himself. He just was so thrilled of the Lord's timing. We began to really crave cherries :).

Office Party

Thursday night was the first night The Office returned to TV in a long time. So, we thought it reason to celebrate! Pictured are the characters: Dwight and Angela (Adam and Jessica); Andy and Jan (Jason and Me); Jim and Karen (Mark and Kimberly); and Drew (Andy) and Pam (Jason W. and Megan). Sorry for the sideways pictures--I still have to figure all of this out.

G'mommy Visits

Last week Grandmommy came up from Florida for my cousin's play. She came a few days early to stay with us. We got to visit Rockport (as pictured), and enjoyed the rain together. Dellynne's play was wonderful--we're so proud! Happy B'day Dellynne!

Friends and Family Visit Boston

Our first guests were Stephen and Elena while they were still dating (Sept. 2005).

Next, my mom came, but no pictures were on my computer to share :(. Then, we had guests for New Years Eve (2005): Stephen and Elena (still just dating) and Jason L.

Then, Grandmommy came for an extended weekend visit to see us and Dellynne (January 2006).

Then, Kelli Ziemer came over St. Patrick's Day weekend (2006). We got to tour the city and the Northshore and even dine in Cheers (but nobody knew our name).

Then, Labor Day weekend 2006: Mark Spivey, Ashley Hood, and Kim Griffin (now McGinn) came for the weekend. We toured the city, went apple picking, and saw the RED SOX play against the Blue Jays! Thanks Mark!


Then, Mom AND Dad came for a visit (October 2006)--more apple picking, a Duck Tour of the city, a picnic on the beautiful Northshore...


Next, New Year's Eve 2006 rolled around. This time, we had a crowd: Jason, Stephen and Elena (now married), Kelli, Rob (already lived here), Dave, Brien, and Dellynne (came back early for the party). We loved playing in the snow in Newburyport, fine dining dressed in semiformals, dancing downtown, and just hanging out together in our 1 bedroom apartment. We feel so blessed to have these friends!




Then, during my February vacation (2007) from school, Delta and Bryce flew up to visit and play in the snow together. It was such a special time. We got to be a part of Bryce seeing and playing in the snow for the first time!


Later in the spring, Elizabeth came to visit during her spring break (March 2007). I loved giving her the tour and just catching up.

Then, Fredrick (Bud) and Leslie came to see us for a long weekend. Bud and Jason and Leslie all went to Covenant College together. While they were here we did more touring of downtown, seeing sights of the Northshore and had lots of good food and laughs together.



Then, Mom came back for a memorable trip in April 2007. Grandmommy and Aunt Dellynne were up here as well. We had a girly weekend and ended it with Mom, G'mommy, Jason and I going to RED SOX vs. Braves! Ask my mom about her amazing story of how she got home from that adventure!


Finally, we can depend on Jason Luther to keep the tradition alive for New Year's (2007). We couldn't have all of our friends back for New Year's this year, but he still came for the celebration--this time in Rockport, MA. He and Jason kept the football watching tradition alive with all of the New Year's bowl games.

So, if you want to come join the fun...we still have four months left! We truly have been blessed with sweet friends and family to come visit and be a part of our lives in the Northeast!