Hello everyone! I thought it was about time to send out a little update about what's going on with me. I finally have a new job. I'm working in the special events department at the university in town. So far it's going well. I like it. I like the people I'm working with. I get to help plan all the events that the president is involved in. Our next major one is in Aug and a major recording artist is going to be here and I'll get to meet them. It's a band that I grew up listening to thanks to my mom. That's kind of exciting. I'm still working a couple of Saturdays a month at the bank for a little extra income.
I've moved into a new apartment. I LOVE IT! It's much better/nicer/newer than the old one and bonus it has hook-ups for a washer & dryer...and I even have a washer/dryer that I can use. I never thought I would be excited about doing laundry, but there's the truth of it...I am. It's a little smaller than my old apt. The new one doesn't have any kind of a dinning area, no place for a kitchen table. But really, let's be honest...I don't sit at the kitchen table when I eat anyway so it doesn't matter.
The family is doing well. The boys are great. Hayden starts pre-k in about 2 weeks, he's going to school all day! He's a big boy. Rowdy is as cute as ever. When I go to their house, Rowdy comes up to me and grabs my hand and says (with his big brown eyes looking up at me) "Come pay wis me auntjenn, come pay wis me." I have no choice but to go and play...you can't say no to that.
There's been a little drama with the rest of the family. My youngest brother Brett (just turned 20) has decided to date a girl with 3 kids who is still married (she's in the process of getting divorced). My sister tells him and anyone who will listen in no uncertain terms that it's wrong and it's causing some tension between her, the parents and the brother. I agree that it's wrong, but there's got to be a way to say it's wrong and not condone the behavior while still accepting the person. My sis is so far on the truth side of things and the parents are so far on the grace side of things, that they can't seem to find a middle ground. I'm not sure about all this drama...it's driving me a little crazy!
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the drama and anything else you want to share. Love you all :)
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
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Thanks for the update friend, no advise for handling the situation I'm sure you will handle it in just the right way. Love you & miss you.
I echo Tracy's thoughts. If you haven't been to our blog, you might want to. ;)
There's a book or article (I can't remember which) that I heard by Abraham Piper (John Piper's son). It was on how to deal with such a situation with a relative.
Jenn, it's so good to read an update on what you're up to! Thanks for keeping us posted.
Hey Jenn,
That sounds like a really great job for you. Events could be really fun (I get to plan them for a company full of introverts - so not so fun, but the possibility for fun is there).
Lately I have found that as much grace as possible mixed with a few well placed questions about their thinking can possibly lead to trust and then truth...for what it's worth.
I'm praying for you sister.
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