Hi Friends and Family!
October is upon us! It seems as if time is going by faster and faster and I just want to shout "Slow Down!" Brian started classes at the seminary in the beginning of September following Labor Day. He is very busy with reading, studying, and keeping his head above water so to speak. When he is not busy with school, he is either working in the mail room on campus, playing flag football, watching sports on TV, or spending time with me. We continue to set aside Friday nights as our "date nights." I always have those nights to look forward to when the weeks get crazy and we hardly see each other let alone speak to one another. On those "date nights" we enjoy getting out and seeing the city of Fort Wayne. We like to try new restaurants, watch movies at home, go to baseball games downtown, and various other activities. I treasure those moments we spend together away from the hectic schedules.
I continue to tutor at a learning center in town. I currently have 3 students, 1st-3rd grade (1 student in each grade level) and I love it. I work one on one with each students in areas such as math, reading, etc. It is a great opportunity and I am so grateful to have this job. I was recently hired on at Little Praiser's Preschool and Daycare as a part time assistant teacher substitute so my hours will not be the same each week. I take what I can though-it's income! I should be starting very soon. When I am not working, I enjoy scrapbooking and stamping. I am currently working on Christmas cards! Big project but it keeps me busy. I also enjoy time spent at the library, reading, shopping, and keeping things going at home. I am learning to be a better cook every day, too! :)
Fall is in full swing here in Indiana and it is beautiful watching the leaves change more and more. Brian was recently assigned a fieldwork church in Decatur, IN which is about 40 minutes southeast of Fort Wayne. Yesterday was our first experience at the church-Zion-Friedheim Lutheran Church. We enjoyed it very much. The people were very warm and welcoming. I think it will be a great few years ahead! It takes Brian and I about 40 minutes to get to the church and it is in the country. It is a very pretty drive and as the leaves continue to change it will be beautiful. The drive time also gives Brian and I a good chance to catch up and talk to one another, too. I think I will look forward to those Sunday mornings. There is just one worship service with Sunday school and Adult Bible Study to follow. There are about 230 people in worship every Sunday. We are excited to be there at that church for our fieldwork experience.
That's the update on The Flamme's! We would love to hear from you, too!
Love,
Jen
