Isn't technology wonderful

I'm sure Aunt Karen Sue would agree!! So I went to sign on here and use my Jessica Rudy email - because I am trying to get more things routed through it - it's hard to change your name in a technology world - i'm enough of a computer junkie that checking two emails is fine with me right now! but - I go to sign on here and it says under name - Matt Rudy - and I think - Karen Sue was right - this is crazy!!

Then it comes into my slightly confused brain that every time I update my buzz or gchat status (those of you without gmail accounts should get one - they are fun!) anyway everytime I try to update through my Jessica Rudy Email it looks like Matt Rudy updated to buzz - very weird - no one could figure it out - and matt was less than thrilled to have his name attached to things like - i love kohls sales!

So I figure okay there is a glitch - google has screwed up ! but before I write them a nasty email i'll look through my account and see what it says under name - so under name - sure enough it says - name on account - Matt Rudy - Name used for emails - Jessica Rudy - hmmmmm now i'm really really stumped -

Finally under account settings (which of course is the last button i try push or find) I am allowed to change my Account name! So horray - 2 hours later - i am officially jessica rudy - i knew you'd all be soooo proud!!

Matt takes the GRE tomorrow - and then its steak and champaign (at home - but still a splurge/ treat) any prayers for a sharp mind tomorrow will be appreciated! he knows so much - but my math skills of making small errors and flipping numbers or dropping negative signs has rubbed off!! hopefully the Lord will grant him a sound mind and calm heart tomorrow!!

As he mentioned in a previous post - I have talked to my boss about being a permanent fixture in the lab (when i first got here it was kinda a well i dunno what i'm doing and he doesn't know how long he has funding for me etc etc) but I talked to him about now that we have this 5 year grant i'd like to talk to you about staying and taking on more responsibilities - and he was in agreement - horray ! always good when your boss thinks your a worthy member of them team!

I constantly walk around and repeat grandma and grandpa statements - "you can only control you" and " you only get 24 hours in a day you get to choose how to spend them!" "count your blessings!"

I definitely count you family in my blessings!

love to all

Jessica RUDY!

Happy Michaelmas!

Today is the feast of Michael and All Angels. We didn't eat the right food (goose), but we read the readings. It's wonderful to know we have God's angels looking after each of us.

Thanks Rachel, this is fun

Hi! Hopefully everyone will figure out this NEW technology!! What fun to hear what's happening with everyone!

We got cool weather here in TX! (50's when I went to walk at 6:00! No that is NOT a misprint, a friend and I REALLY walk that early. I never thought I could do this but with my sisters cheering me on I am actually enjoying it!)

My Kindergarten class this year is very sweet and we are having a great time. (13 total: 8 morning only, 5 stay all day) This week we are sliding into Letter S!

We are looking forward to Sanctuary Dedication Celebration on Oct 31. You are all invited to come. The University Choir from Concordia University in Austin TX will sing a concert. (Yes that is Jon's choir!!)

Love, Sharon

Ok, so this is where you post...

Hi family!

I posted this as a comment, but I just found the link to make your own post, so here you go...

I hope all are well! This is a great idea Rachel!

Things are good here in Michigan, Jessica is working hard and is in line for a promotion soon at work and I'm getting ready to take the GRE this Friday for entrance into the University of Michigan Teaching and Teacher Education doctoral program! Those are our big "irons-in-the-fire" ;-)

OK, God bless!

Matt

Hi All, Hope everyone is enjoying fall! We are fully into the swing of things here. Josh (10th grade) is going to homecoming at Saline High School this weekend. He is enjoying his classes this trimester. Jacob (7th grade and newly turned teenager) won the cross country meet this last weekend-in about 40 mile an hour winds! He had a great birthday. Jared (5th grade) is also doing well in cross country-4th overall in his race! He has started the trumpet-oh my- the dog doesn't like it. So much that a few days ago, when Jon got home from work, Rocky rushed out the front door and INTO Jon's truck before we could stop him. Johanna (1st grade) has declared that "school makes me tired" :) She seems to be getting used to it a little more now. She has a large (29 kids) class and so it is a bit overwhelming. I am praying about what I will be doing in this "next" phase of life (working part time, staying home ???) it seems the answer is for me to be home at the moment. I am coaching the cross country team at St Paul (sort of by default-a warm body willing to coach:)) I am also training for the Detroit 1/2 marathon on Oct 17th, but an currently battling a pretty bad case of achellis tendonitis, so we shall see how that goes. Jon continues to be challenged at work and be on the board for swimming.

Blessings on your day!
Janel

Welcome, Family!

Hello, family!

I pray that you are having a wonderful day in our Lord!

Please feel free to add your own posts. Tell us what's going on in your life. It doesn't have to be long or detailed; we all know how busy our lives are. (When you do write a post, please make sure your name is on it so we know who is writing.)

Looking forward to staying in touch in a new way!

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13

Love, Rachel