Well, school has already started for some, and for the rest it begins tomorrow. Christopher had his first classes at OTC beginning this past Thursday evening, and I must say he is already feeling the 'time crunch' of when to get homework done! He is still working, which means he'll have to use his 'free time' wisely!!

MSU begins tomorrow, which means all sort of fun activities at the BSU! Here is the rundown:

** Monday night at 7:30 we will be having a night of video games, board games, snacks, and if you need to go to Wal-Mart we will help you get there to go shopping for last minute school/dorm supplies, as well as helping inform them where other key places around Springfield are.
** Tuesday night at 7:00 will be a time for students to find out what Bible studies will be taking place this semester. We will also be watching National Treasure 2, so come hang out and have a good time!!
** Wednesday FREE FOOD, FREE FOOD, FREE FOOD... 11:15 - 1:00 COME AND JOIN US!
** Thursday night at 6 PM we will be having a cookout where churches from all over Springfield will be joining us to share a little bit about their church and what they're all about. Then, at 7:30 we invite all to join us for time of worship. Come join us in a time of fellowship and find out more about our ministry here to MSU.

The BSU had a really nice charcoal grill/smoker that was made by a student for them years ago. About a month ago, that grill was stolen in the middle of the night, never to be seen again. (Billy said he could follow a trail of ashes all the way to a nearby street, but then lost it.) So until it can be replaced, we will be using our grill from home, which is quite smaller, but will have to do. Then last night, for what I think is the first time, someone vandalized the front door of the building. They spray-painted a cross, but then put on of those "circle with slash symbol" over it. One of the girls living in the BSU apartment was closing up around 9:30 last night and noticed it. Billy went over to take pictures, file a police report, then clean up the damage. Guess every year there are more and more people who seem to think that's an 'ok' thing to do.


This is also the last week our daughter, son-in-law and granddaughters will be living here in Missouri. This time next Sunday we should be in Memphis helping them get their furniture and belongings in a storage unit until they can find a place to live. We are still not sure how we will get their things there for rental moving trucks are not cheap!! For now they will be staying with Danny's mom and husband.

On top of all that, a couple of months ago our air conditioner/heating unit here at our house began to act up. It's been slowly going out over the past few years, but this time it's finally puttering out. So we will also be facing the task of getting a new unit put in the house in the next few weeks. They're not cheap either! There ARE days that I miss living in an apartment!

So that's what our week looks like so far. Busy, busy, busy......did I mention busy?? I've also had to deal with some personnel issues at work this past week, which is a part of my job I am NOT fond of. I do not like conflict and that is just what I've had to face recently. So please pray for me that I say the right things at the right time! This situation could turn out to be a very positive one if we approach it the right way. OR....it could blow up in our faces. I'm hoping for option #1.

Have a blessed week!!!