StuffSince our move to Charlotte: Brad has two heavy classes this semester, and he's wondering if he'll survive. This semester classes are Hermeneutics (which Brad says is the study of men named Herman--but is really the study of interpretation of the Bible) and also History of Modern Philosophy. He's doing well at Select Comfort, and has finally settled into his own sales personality. He really enjoys selling the beds, and he can do so because he believes in the product. If you would like Brad to be your salesperson (he is very honest and non-pressuring), just call him at work at 704-979-1360. We sure love our bed! Natalie is still on the search for a counseling job. She's kept busy with hospitality during the holidays, establishing the organization of the house, and has already dipped into painting--completing the downstairs 1/2 bath. You would think a 1/2 bath wouldn't be much work, but with the cramped space, the 13 ft. ceilings, and little nooks and crannies, it was probably one of the toughest paint jobs she's ever tackled! It's rewardingly beautiful, though. She's about had it with the stay-at-home stuff and is ready to get back into counseling. Gandalf has picked out his special room, which is the guest room, where he can sit in the window seat and study all that's going on out front. We often find all his toys scattered in the window sill. He will stay there for hours! He is allowed to stay there until he barks obnoxiously at other neighborhood dogs, strangers or neighbors innocently passing by, or even bags flying in the wind that to him look like an animal prancing around and taunting him. Then he has to take a "time out". We think we might have found a church, after trying about 4 different churches over the past 2.5 months. (www.foresthill.org) We wanted a church who focuses on real heart issues and isn't just about how good God can make your life. We also wanted a church that is both academically and personally challenging. And finally, we were looking for a place where we could be ourselves. I think we're finding those things so far at Forest Hill. It's about a 25 minute drive, but that's about how far everything is in Charlotte. We're getting settled, I think. Now we're hoping to get more connected. We appreciate your prayers for Brad's heavy load, Natalie's job, and developing some friendships. | 
