Happy Thanksgiving!

Nate and I are in Florida for the extended weekend. We just had a lovely feast with his parents and now the effects of tryptophan are setting in. We got up at 6 this morning to drive down here and decided to have our own Thanksgiving service at 9 when we knew our church would be meeting. So we prayed together and then we played the "When I go to Jerusalem..." game. Only we called it, "I'm thankful for..." Here are the results, some serious and some silly:

I'm thankful for:

Apple pie
Brad and Claire
our Cars that haven't broken down
Dads, grand and otherwise
Edibles all year
our little Family
Guns (because Nate's secretly a good ol' boy)
our Home
the Individuals that are our friends
Jesus' love
Pari, whose full name really begins with K
Labor that has brought in money
Moms, grand and otherwise
Nate's siblings
Open Door Chapel
answered Prayer
Quietness
our Rose bushes
Telephones, cell and otherwise
one nation Under God
Various music
the World Wide Web
Xtras
You & me (Nate and I, that is)
Zion

Peggy?

For some reason, people have often mistaken my name for Peggy. I guess it's sort of like Penny, but it has happened a lot. One of my new co-workers called me Peggy at first. My manager was quite astonished and said, "You don't look like a Peggy!"

Speaking of work, I'm really enjoying it so far. I know that people have been praying for me and I really appreciate it. I have a TON to learn, but it's going well. I'm even processing film now! And by the way, be careful what you take pictures of, people. Think about the poor person in the lab! Oh my word.

Nate is not working now. You can pray that he will find new employment, with just the right company. His last company was dumb. It's been nice having him home, though. I worked until closing on Monday, so he fixed dinner for Grandpa. Yesterday I worked until about 3:30, but he still fixed dinner for us without my even asking. AND, as we speak he is fixing breakfast. Not just cereal or eggs or something. Crepes! Without a recipe! Yum. Maybe he should become a chef...?

Hi-Ho Hi-Ho It's Off to Work I Go!

I got a job! At a camera store!!! It's the same chain as Brad's but different store. Brad recommended me to them and has been a huge support, answering all of my questions, dumb and otherwise. I have a feeling I've only just begun with my questions to my brother. Thanks Brad, for being patient. I'll just be working 20 hours a week and starting in the lab. I would appreciate everyone's prayers as I begin this new adventure!

Phoebe is growing like crazy, and driving ME crazy. Puppies are a lot of work. She's slowly turning into a lovely little dog, though.

Grandpa came to live with us a year ago yesterday. We've had our ups and downs. It's a challenge having to share your home with an elderly person. (To put it mildly). Next week, we are planning to move him to Brad and Claire's. Please pray for them and him.

I will leave you with another photo of the foliage, which has been stunning lately.