it has been absolutely forever since i’ve posted anything worth reading. i find it difficult and sometimes overwhelming to sum up my thoughts into one succinct word file. today though, i will attempt.
life has been busy here in the city - i am feeling very peaceful and content [and am thankful about said feelings] about my life, the things i do day to day and where i am. i continue to be grateful for my nannying gig - i have been blessed by my relationship both with the parents and the kids. i nannied last night and usually dont get to be with the kids on fridays. school nights are much stricter, we have schedules and routines and prompt bed times that i try to adhere to. friday night, however, is a much different story and it’s a rare case i get to be with them then. i let them add nutella to their fruit for dessert :), turn the radio up really loud and dance around to “empire state of mind” -their favorite song- and stay up late. we also held an Olympics, with events in air hockey, ping-pong and races across the basketball court whilst bouncing on large exercise balls. we had medals and even held a ceremony in which Buddy, the nine yr old, presented them to each of us while the “anthem” (empire state of mind, of course) played. we had such a fun time, it reminded me of the summer nights i was with them out in long island. so relaxed and carefree. it was fun to see them laugh and be kids again.
i am also leading a beta group, which has now turned into a full-time fellowship group. we have an amazing group of people and its been an unbelievable answer to prayer to see our group gel quickly and easily. they all really love each other & have made fast friends. it’s hard to believe the seven weeks of our “beta” period have already flown by. we seriously have an awesome group that has thrived since week one - i see the Lord’s faithfulness so much in this area. last week we had a pot-luck for thanksgiving and enjoyed a nice night of fellowship and laughter and good food. i treasure so much having this community of believers in new york city. add this new group to my old fellowship group, of whom i am still very close to, and i have a pretty wonderful group of friends that feel almost like family.
i am taking a GRE prep-class and actually only have two weeks of that left, too. gosh, i havent blogged in FOREVER! anyway, i am scheduled to take the test on dec. 19th so say a little prayer for me. i am not the greatest of test-takers, although i feel the prep course has helped tremendously. winter has not exactly hit the city full force yet, something else that i am so glad for. it hasnt been terrribly cold yet and i feel like this time last year i was already in full-fledged winter gear, complete with ski coat and goggles. knock on wood, we havent seen this kind of cold yet. although with the time change it now gets dark here around 4pm, which is a little depressing! lastly, i am heading home for Thanksgiving this week. whoop! i am so excited to be home and for a short sabbatical away from the city. hard to believe 2009 is almost gone - feels as if its only begun. my, the time flies.
much love to all. xoxo
