Term ended yesterday, and so did our water supply. Actually we lost power for about 20 hours, during which time all exterior water pipes, and one of our huge storage tanks froze solid. So, yah – it’s been cold. Power came back today, but we are finishing day 2 with no water. We drive about 5 minutes to the neighbors and get drinking water. I chop through the ice in our trough or pond with an axe and get water to “flush” the toilets with. No shower in sight.
The good news is that term is over. It was a really, really long term. Good as always, but harder than normal in many ways. I won’t go into too many details, but there were some real challenges. We are going to try and take care of all our details (and if we can last another week – the water issue is already old) we’ll head down to Oregon in about a week or so.
I finished the term by preaching on John 3 this past weekend, and I really enjoyed it. I believe that it went well. Last week I threw my back out, so I was happy just to “stand and deliver” as it were. Carrie is doing well, and the two of us will be preparing to lecture this winter at the Rochester L’Abri Conference. She lectured this term on Calling and Vocation and there was a great community turn out. It really seems to be resonating with people.
Gabriel seems to be picking up a word a day. He makes noises for cows, monkeys, cats (really good), gorillas, and others. His two favorite words are car and saw. Should be a man’s man. He runs and jumps all day.
I’m loving the duck games, and I’ll be thrilled if we get the NC game. Justin TV has saved my life, with Channelsurfing.net a close second.
I’ve got a meeting to run to, so this must be short… but since it has been so long.
That was for you Jenn
Jeff
As always, it was very much appreciated. Glad you’re surviving amidst all that’s going on. Can’t wait to see you guys over the holidays – and hear that sweet boy of yours talking! How great is that?! Hug your family for me.
By: Jenn on November 24, 2010
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