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Behn and I had a good week! First of all, Isaac and Elizabeth came to stay with us for 3 days. They chose to have a honeymoon roadtrip to Mississippi (where Isaac will be stationed) instead of a traditional honeymoon. So, they stopped by Lexington with the intention of staying 2 days, but ended up staying 3 because Rockbridge County is just so excellent! We really enjoyed their company and were sad to see them leave. Second of all, God has already provided me with a full time job! How is that possible?? We are so grateful! I had an interview at the Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center on Monday, which went well, and I was told that I could begin working 2 days/week. So I went in on Thursday and had a great day. Then, on Friday, I got a call offering me a full time job! Wow! It is a wonderful place to work, and because it is technically a school, I have great hours. Also, it is in Buena Vista, where Behn works, so we can carpool. I am thrilled and ready to get started full time. I...

Behn and I are back together after 3 weeks apart (me working in DE and Behn in VA)! Whew, I don't want to repeat that again! As Behn said, "Man is not meant to be separated from his wife." But now being in Virginia together is that much more sweet. We spent this past weekend celebrating Isaac's wedding. He and Elizabeth were married yesterday, on a beautiful, perfect autumn day in Southern Maryland. The wedding was wonderful; they incorporated both Mexican and American wedding traditions and the service was in Spanish and English. Of course Elizabeth looked beautiful and Isaac was very handsome- and they were so happy! Husband and wife! We love you guys!

This is Behn here. I've been living alone with Gruff this week, as Megan is back up in Delaware finishing up work at Seton Villa. It's been a very strange week. All of a sudden I'm in a new place working a new job. It's been a little stressful, and hard getting used to a new routine. I started work Monday. I'm the new branch manager at Buena Vista Public Library, and I've automatically assumed the role of acting supervisor. It's a little scary but also a good feeling to see that I'm already listed on the website as branch manager. Tonight, the director of the Rockbridge Regional Library took me and another new staffmember, Nessa, to the Buena Vista City Council meeting. We were introduced to the council, and members from the Rockbridge Weekly newspaper, Rockbridge Advocate, and Lexington News and Gazette were present to take pictures. Already an article is posted online at http://www.rockbridgeweekly.com/rw_article.php?ndx=15061 . To say that ...

Hello everyone! We're here in Lexington! We survived moving and setting up electric, water, internet etc. The place is looking a little cluttered still, but much better than 2 days ago. Soon it will feel like home. God was gracious to us the past week. Moving, though tiring, went well. No accidents or pulled muscles. We really appreciated our friend Kiri and Behn's brother Luke helping us load up the truck. Behn and I managed to unload the whole thing ourselves once we got here. Even though we've been hard at work these past days, we've been able to enjoy Lexington and the area. The weather's been perfect, and today we spent the afternoon out on Goshen Pass, about 15 miles away. We had fun playing in the clean, fresh water with Gruff. Next post: Showing you around our town. For now, enjoy this clip of Gruff and Behn in the river. It's pretty hilarious; Gruff's a big sissy, but by the end of the day he did a lot better in the water!

Hello everyone! Behn and I are starting this blog as an easy way to keep our family and friends updated on our lives. Today I'm posting, but Behn is also planning on contributing to the blog. So, last Friday/Saturday we found a place to live in Lexington! God has walked with us through each step of this whole process and we are so grateful for His faithfulness. First of all, we didn't have to pay for a hotel room, because Pastor Paul of Grace Presbyterian Church and his lovely wife Julie offered to host us in their beautiful home. We really enjoyed getting to know them, and felt encouraged to meet such wonderful people. Secondly, God provided an honest, helpful realtor, who showed us several options for housing. We decided on an upstairs apartment in Massie Street, only a few blocks from downtown. It was in our price range and has a great yard for Gruff. The whole upstairs is ours, including that great, big screened in porch. The whole place has a lot of character. Here's...