It will be a week since I have been home, tomorrow. Wow. It was a challenging transition at first. It kinda felt like a dream. But, it also had a lot to do with jet lag, I’m sure! I will be back home on Oct.3 to be in Janell’s wedding.
I came home to a car that was not how I left it. This has nothing to do with the folks that I left it with though. Poor Holli and Jeremy, it was just poor timing that they had my car when it decided to start acting up. A stone flew up and hit my windshield (or it was a bullet from gunfire, you know how ghetto Langhorne can be…lol…yeah right) while I was gone. And, the bearings and hub decided to start being annoying so I had to replace it immediately when I got home. It is still making noises (in different places), and I think I need to take it back in. But that project can wait for another day, not today.
School (PBU) started on Monday and I think I am going to really like this semester. We are studying marriage and family – and how to counsel effectively within that. It was so great to be back with those friends. It was not so great to get smacked with homework. But that comes with grad school, I guess!
I started my new nanny job yesterday. I basically pick them up from school, run them to their appts, help with homework, and start dinner. It’s not that bad. This family is going through some hard times so I am happy to help them out. I am hoping to show them Christ and really serve them well.
My hopes are to get YL back up and running again in two weeks. I miss those kids and hanging with the leaders!
That’s all for now…back to work for me! Enjoy your weekend!!
Friday, September 15, 2006
Monday, September 11, 2006
Friday, September 08, 2006
If you know me at all you know how much I love animals. I thought that this blog would be about the Phelan family animals – Mille and Molle (pronounced as Molly). They are both Labrador Retrievers. Mille (pronounced Millie) is black and Molle is chocolate.
Mille was a gift from Ryan (my brother) to my dad on Christmas of 99. My dad opened a card and there was a picture of a puppy in it. As soon as the puppies were weaned it was all his, the Christmas card explained. My dad was so excited, but my mom wasn’t – my brother purposely didn’t ask because he knew she would say, “no.” But he knew that my dad is an animal lover (where I get it from) and would fall in love with the dog the instant he saw the picture. So, the countdown began and Mille arrived in January of 2000.
In fact, her name is short for Millennium. Mille – Millennium, get it? Oh we are sooo clever.
Anyway, I don’t remember how long, but it must have been a couple of years (and after Brooke and Ryan got married), after we got Mille that I had a dream about her. I dreamt that I was in my parent’s back yard and they had two dogs. The were both dark Labrador Retrievers and I was so shocked that they now had two dogs, especially when my mom could barely handle one. In my dream I asked my parents what was going on and they said that they got another dog and decided to name her Molle. When I woke up from the dream the next morning I called and told my parents. They thought it was so funny because their names matched, but they assured me that one dog was enough. Somehow Brooke and Ryan were also told the story. Unbeknownst to me they had been thinking about getting a dog. And wouldn’t you know it – they decided on a chocolate Labrador Retriever and named her…Molle.
I love coming home to CA to see family and friends, and of course I love seeing the dogs too. I still consider Mille my dog even though technically she isn’t. Mille cracks me up. She is the spoiled child now that Ryan and I are gone. She gets a two-mile run every morning (rain or shine) and she loooooves to swim. She is in my parent’s pool more then anyone else. She is quite the swimmer actually.
And Molle is really mourning the fact that she is no longer the only child at Brooke and Ryan’s house. Now that Sullivan is there, Molle is constantly trying to get people to turn their attention to her. She will bring toys and drop them in your lap, and she is always at your heels. She really is a sweet dog and good with the baby, so of course we don’t mind. When I was there yesterday, I was sitting on the couch holding the baby in my lap. Brooke came by and picked up the baby to change her, and as soon as I let go of Sullivan, Molle climbed up, all the way, in my lap. Can you imagine having a full-grown, 70ish pound dog in your lap trying to be a baby? I was laughing so hard I thought I was going to pee my pants. She is just a big puppy who wants to be loved too.
If I could I would have an animal in New Jersey. But, I am gone way too much for it to be fair to the animal. They are so much company though, and I love them so much. When I can get one I will get a Labrador Retriever though, although I think a yellow one. But what should I name her? Mille and Molle go together, but it is hard for me to think of something else that fits. Hmmmm… I don’t think that that's very urgent right now. Ha! I will cross that bridge when I get there, which won’t be for at least a year and possibly more.
Mille was a gift from Ryan (my brother) to my dad on Christmas of 99. My dad opened a card and there was a picture of a puppy in it. As soon as the puppies were weaned it was all his, the Christmas card explained. My dad was so excited, but my mom wasn’t – my brother purposely didn’t ask because he knew she would say, “no.” But he knew that my dad is an animal lover (where I get it from) and would fall in love with the dog the instant he saw the picture. So, the countdown began and Mille arrived in January of 2000.
In fact, her name is short for Millennium. Mille – Millennium, get it? Oh we are sooo clever.
Anyway, I don’t remember how long, but it must have been a couple of years (and after Brooke and Ryan got married), after we got Mille that I had a dream about her. I dreamt that I was in my parent’s back yard and they had two dogs. The were both dark Labrador Retrievers and I was so shocked that they now had two dogs, especially when my mom could barely handle one. In my dream I asked my parents what was going on and they said that they got another dog and decided to name her Molle. When I woke up from the dream the next morning I called and told my parents. They thought it was so funny because their names matched, but they assured me that one dog was enough. Somehow Brooke and Ryan were also told the story. Unbeknownst to me they had been thinking about getting a dog. And wouldn’t you know it – they decided on a chocolate Labrador Retriever and named her…Molle.
I love coming home to CA to see family and friends, and of course I love seeing the dogs too. I still consider Mille my dog even though technically she isn’t. Mille cracks me up. She is the spoiled child now that Ryan and I are gone. She gets a two-mile run every morning (rain or shine) and she loooooves to swim. She is in my parent’s pool more then anyone else. She is quite the swimmer actually.
And Molle is really mourning the fact that she is no longer the only child at Brooke and Ryan’s house. Now that Sullivan is there, Molle is constantly trying to get people to turn their attention to her. She will bring toys and drop them in your lap, and she is always at your heels. She really is a sweet dog and good with the baby, so of course we don’t mind. When I was there yesterday, I was sitting on the couch holding the baby in my lap. Brooke came by and picked up the baby to change her, and as soon as I let go of Sullivan, Molle climbed up, all the way, in my lap. Can you imagine having a full-grown, 70ish pound dog in your lap trying to be a baby? I was laughing so hard I thought I was going to pee my pants. She is just a big puppy who wants to be loved too.
If I could I would have an animal in New Jersey. But, I am gone way too much for it to be fair to the animal. They are so much company though, and I love them so much. When I can get one I will get a Labrador Retriever though, although I think a yellow one. But what should I name her? Mille and Molle go together, but it is hard for me to think of something else that fits. Hmmmm… I don’t think that that's very urgent right now. Ha! I will cross that bridge when I get there, which won’t be for at least a year and possibly more.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
goodbye 27, hello 28.
i have now been an adult for ten years. wow. if you had asked me at 18 what i thought the next 10 years would look like, i certainly would have had a much different answer from what has actually happened. but that just goes to show who really is in charge of my life - god!:) it has been an equally good and challenging 10 years. i have had many memorable experiences with and without loved ones, traveled lots, met wonderful friends, and have learned so much.
god is good...and faithful. here's to the next ten.
i have now been an adult for ten years. wow. if you had asked me at 18 what i thought the next 10 years would look like, i certainly would have had a much different answer from what has actually happened. but that just goes to show who really is in charge of my life - god!:) it has been an equally good and challenging 10 years. i have had many memorable experiences with and without loved ones, traveled lots, met wonderful friends, and have learned so much.
god is good...and faithful. here's to the next ten.
Monday, September 04, 2006
I am sitting in my hotel room right now with the windows open. I can hear the cable car going by (ding, ding, ding) and all the other wonderful sounds of a big city. On top of that, a cool wind is blowing in and it is fabulous. Mid-60’s weather at the most right now, I would guess. Ahhhh, San Francisco.
My mom and I drove in on Saturday morning and are leaving today. We came in for the holiday weekend and it has been a really nice trip. We have made it a tradition to come into San Fran every summer for the past 3 (or 4?) years. It is a tradition that will continue for sure.
Highlights include seeing “A Chorus Line,” seeing the sea lions (my favorite attraction of this city), the great weather, riding a cable car, getting lost on the bus, Ghiradelli’s and all the other yummy places, shopping, and (of course) spending quality time with mi madre.
The Bay Bridge is closed today (East Bound) so we will be taking the slightly longer route out of the city. No worries. We will be making a stop in Fresno on our way back to pick up a relative and take her to Kingsburg with us.
At this time a week from today I will be back in New Jersey. On Monday I start school and leave that night for Ocean City New Jersey for a work conference. I will be back on Wednesday and then start my new nanny job on Thursday. Then fall will be underway. Wow!
To all my Cali readers: I do have a good four days left and if I haven’t seen you yet PLEASE give me a call. I want to see everyone and don’t want to leave YOU out. This is me asking you to hang out – so call me!
Hope you are having a good Labor day…
My mom and I drove in on Saturday morning and are leaving today. We came in for the holiday weekend and it has been a really nice trip. We have made it a tradition to come into San Fran every summer for the past 3 (or 4?) years. It is a tradition that will continue for sure.
Highlights include seeing “A Chorus Line,” seeing the sea lions (my favorite attraction of this city), the great weather, riding a cable car, getting lost on the bus, Ghiradelli’s and all the other yummy places, shopping, and (of course) spending quality time with mi madre.
The Bay Bridge is closed today (East Bound) so we will be taking the slightly longer route out of the city. No worries. We will be making a stop in Fresno on our way back to pick up a relative and take her to Kingsburg with us.
At this time a week from today I will be back in New Jersey. On Monday I start school and leave that night for Ocean City New Jersey for a work conference. I will be back on Wednesday and then start my new nanny job on Thursday. Then fall will be underway. Wow!
To all my Cali readers: I do have a good four days left and if I haven’t seen you yet PLEASE give me a call. I want to see everyone and don’t want to leave YOU out. This is me asking you to hang out – so call me!
Hope you are having a good Labor day…
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
It is Wednesday already? Kinda hard to believe. I have been having a good time here in the valley. So far I have spent time with local family and seen a couple of friends. I still have a couple more friends I am hoping to see before I leave. (You know who you are!:)) I also have been doing some shopping, went to one of Ryan’s games, been out to eat at some of our local establishments (go Mexican food!), and relaxed a lot.
I brought home with me four books to read. I am normally not a big reader, although I used to be growing up, and this summer I have really gotten back into it. At Saranac I read Blue Like Jazz and He’s Just Not That Into You. I brought home Redeeming Love, For Women Only (basically the Christian equivalent of He’s Just Not That Into You…but goes beyond dating) and two schoolbooks – Sacred Marriage and another book on forgiveness (can’t remember the name) that I have to read for a class. I finished Redeeming Love and I’m about halfway through For Women Only. I told myself I was going to also read and finish one schoolbook this week and next so I can have a head start on the semester. Better get on that I guess. I also just got an email from my boss asking us to have How People Grow read by Sept.11. Whew!
Anyway, today I am hoping to go to breakfast with my dad and then I am going to be helping Brooke run errands with the baby. It is still kinda hard for her to do everything by herself and of course I am happy to help. The baby is adorable and has quickly become the highlight of my trip home. She is already developing a little personality and is such a good baby. I love her, and it makes me hope that one day I can experience all of this myself.
I am going to San Fran for the weekend. Yay!!:)
A week from today is the big 2-8. Wow.
I brought home with me four books to read. I am normally not a big reader, although I used to be growing up, and this summer I have really gotten back into it. At Saranac I read Blue Like Jazz and He’s Just Not That Into You. I brought home Redeeming Love, For Women Only (basically the Christian equivalent of He’s Just Not That Into You…but goes beyond dating) and two schoolbooks – Sacred Marriage and another book on forgiveness (can’t remember the name) that I have to read for a class. I finished Redeeming Love and I’m about halfway through For Women Only. I told myself I was going to also read and finish one schoolbook this week and next so I can have a head start on the semester. Better get on that I guess. I also just got an email from my boss asking us to have How People Grow read by Sept.11. Whew!
Anyway, today I am hoping to go to breakfast with my dad and then I am going to be helping Brooke run errands with the baby. It is still kinda hard for her to do everything by herself and of course I am happy to help. The baby is adorable and has quickly become the highlight of my trip home. She is already developing a little personality and is such a good baby. I love her, and it makes me hope that one day I can experience all of this myself.
I am going to San Fran for the weekend. Yay!!:)
A week from today is the big 2-8. Wow.
Friday, August 25, 2006
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Californiaaaaaa,
Californiaaaaaa,
Here I coooooooooooooome!
Well, actually I am already here but that is a fun song to sing anyway.:) So hello from the golden state!! I have been here since Sunday night. Wow, it is good to be home again. Weird, but good.
I say weird because in a way it seems like I haven’t left. It is funny how easily I can fall into an old routine again. I remember how to get everywhere, people seem the same, places are (mostly) the same and Jersey seems like a distant world. I really do feel like I live two lives – an East Coast one and a West Coast one. It’s pretty crazy, but I like it.
I don’t have many plans (aside from San Francisco, spending time with my niece, Janell’s shower and the normal catching up with people) while I am home so I do hope that all of you WC people who are reading this will give me a call. I would love to hang out with all of you.
More in a few days! I’m off to Fres-yes…haven’t been there in eight months, crazy! Whoever thought I would miss Fresno??;)
Californiaaaaaa,
Here I coooooooooooooome!
Well, actually I am already here but that is a fun song to sing anyway.:) So hello from the golden state!! I have been here since Sunday night. Wow, it is good to be home again. Weird, but good.
I say weird because in a way it seems like I haven’t left. It is funny how easily I can fall into an old routine again. I remember how to get everywhere, people seem the same, places are (mostly) the same and Jersey seems like a distant world. I really do feel like I live two lives – an East Coast one and a West Coast one. It’s pretty crazy, but I like it.
I don’t have many plans (aside from San Francisco, spending time with my niece, Janell’s shower and the normal catching up with people) while I am home so I do hope that all of you WC people who are reading this will give me a call. I would love to hang out with all of you.
More in a few days! I’m off to Fres-yes…haven’t been there in eight months, crazy! Whoever thought I would miss Fresno??;)
Monday, August 21, 2006
hello there prayer partners,
as i write this i am sitting in the golden state. i got in late last night and i am glad to be here. i just wanted to write you one last email to thank you for praying for our time at saranac.
i can go into many stories of our time. but, simply put, it was wonderful. god taught me a lot. i was so blessed to be a part of it.
thanks for your faithfulness in praying.
love, ashley
as i write this i am sitting in the golden state. i got in late last night and i am glad to be here. i just wanted to write you one last email to thank you for praying for our time at saranac.
i can go into many stories of our time. but, simply put, it was wonderful. god taught me a lot. i was so blessed to be a part of it.
thanks for your faithfulness in praying.
love, ashley
Thursday, August 17, 2006
hi everyone,
this is my second to last prayer update email. i will write once more on saturday or sunday when i return to jersey.:) thanks so much for being on our prayer team!!
please pray for:
-campers as they hear the cross talk tonight
-leaders as they interact with the kids
-assignment team, summer staff and work crew as we prepare to leave
-that the a-team kids would not have chicken pox (still undetermined) and if it is, that it won't spread
-safe trip home
-me to continue to get over being sick
thank god for:
-a wonderful three weeks
-kids who met christ
-good weather to end on
-new friends
-this chance to serve him in this capacity
-saranac
i hope you all are well! drop me a line if you have a chance.
thanks, ashley
this is my second to last prayer update email. i will write once more on saturday or sunday when i return to jersey.:) thanks so much for being on our prayer team!!
please pray for:
-campers as they hear the cross talk tonight
-leaders as they interact with the kids
-assignment team, summer staff and work crew as we prepare to leave
-that the a-team kids would not have chicken pox (still undetermined) and if it is, that it won't spread
-safe trip home
-me to continue to get over being sick
thank god for:
-a wonderful three weeks
-kids who met christ
-good weather to end on
-new friends
-this chance to serve him in this capacity
-saranac
i hope you all are well! drop me a line if you have a chance.
thanks, ashley
Sunday, August 13, 2006
happy sunday everyone,
i had the best day contact work wise with summer staff today. we had great talks and i really feel like i had the opportunity to have quality time with most of them. it was amazing. praise the lord for that.
some of you know that i have been sick. i was really out of commission a couple of days ago but at least today i feel strong enough to be up and around. please pray that i will feel better soon. this sore throat is SO ANNOYING...and the only thing i have left to get rid of.
we have a new speaker this week. his name is daniel and he is from california (ooooooh yeah). he was brought in by the request of the "higher uppers" in yl due to our 110 asian yl kids here. his girlfriend becky is here as well. please pray that they will feel like a part of our team and that kids will hear the words that the lord is speaking through him.
everyone arrived at camp safely today. praise the lord!
another praise - i have a niece now. sullivan hadley phelan. can't wait to see her.
i will write again in a couple of days. thanks for praying with me as we enter our last week!
love, ashley
i had the best day contact work wise with summer staff today. we had great talks and i really feel like i had the opportunity to have quality time with most of them. it was amazing. praise the lord for that.
some of you know that i have been sick. i was really out of commission a couple of days ago but at least today i feel strong enough to be up and around. please pray that i will feel better soon. this sore throat is SO ANNOYING...and the only thing i have left to get rid of.
we have a new speaker this week. his name is daniel and he is from california (ooooooh yeah). he was brought in by the request of the "higher uppers" in yl due to our 110 asian yl kids here. his girlfriend becky is here as well. please pray that they will feel like a part of our team and that kids will hear the words that the lord is speaking through him.
everyone arrived at camp safely today. praise the lord!
another praise - i have a niece now. sullivan hadley phelan. can't wait to see her.
i will write again in a couple of days. thanks for praying with me as we enter our last week!
love, ashley
Friday, August 11, 2006
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
hi all,
today we are at the halfway point. hard to believe and it is bittersweet. thanks for all your prayers!
things here are going well. the weather has cooled off tremendously and that has been amazing. last night we had a low of 45! that is winter in central california.;) it has been great - and it really has been making camp more "comfortable" for everyone. praise the lord for that.
last night when we were cleaning up from the rodeo we were taking down the wooden cows (we hang from the ceiling) and one of the ss girls, julia, got hit in the head when one fell on her. thankfully it did not require stitches but it did shake her up a bit. please pray for healing.
the ss is feeling tired and a couple are in bed sick today. please pray for their health.
as always, please pray that jesus will be prominent in everything we do.
personally i am doing well. i am anxious to go home (to california). knowing that i get to go home next sunday, after being away for 8 months (i haven't been home since christmas), is super exciting. i will get to see family, friends, etc. please also pray for my new niece or nephew who is to arrive any day. i am so excited to be an aunt.
"j" is hanging in there. i am communicating with her via email and phone with possible and she seems to be doing better. please continue to pray for her.
i hope all is well with you all. drop me a line if you have a chance.
blessings, ashley
today we are at the halfway point. hard to believe and it is bittersweet. thanks for all your prayers!
things here are going well. the weather has cooled off tremendously and that has been amazing. last night we had a low of 45! that is winter in central california.;) it has been great - and it really has been making camp more "comfortable" for everyone. praise the lord for that.
last night when we were cleaning up from the rodeo we were taking down the wooden cows (we hang from the ceiling) and one of the ss girls, julia, got hit in the head when one fell on her. thankfully it did not require stitches but it did shake her up a bit. please pray for healing.
the ss is feeling tired and a couple are in bed sick today. please pray for their health.
as always, please pray that jesus will be prominent in everything we do.
personally i am doing well. i am anxious to go home (to california). knowing that i get to go home next sunday, after being away for 8 months (i haven't been home since christmas), is super exciting. i will get to see family, friends, etc. please also pray for my new niece or nephew who is to arrive any day. i am so excited to be an aunt.
"j" is hanging in there. i am communicating with her via email and phone with possible and she seems to be doing better. please continue to pray for her.
i hope all is well with you all. drop me a line if you have a chance.
blessings, ashley
Sunday, August 06, 2006
praises:
-we had 85 people stand up today and say that they decided to give their hearts to jesus this week. it was amazing.
-we all made it through the week safely and had a lot of fun doing hard work together.
-my awesome night in lake placid with the summer staff girls. one girl (college age) said, "i hope i am as cool as you when i am old!" am i that old?? since when did a 20-year-old think 27 was old?? too funny!
-the fact that god loves me and you - and is 100% passionate about us.
requests:
-i was on the phone with john tonight when i noticed my call waiting going off. i didn't answer because i didn't recognize the number and i thought they could leave a message and i would call them later. well, they ended up getting saranac's number off of my voicemail, which i have listed as an emergency number, and got a hold of me that way. it ended up being a girl from my club at home who needed to talk to me. due to privacy - and the fact that this is a public forum - i will not put anymore here. just pray for her and her situation. that she will have peace and clarity from her creator.
-my broken toe - that it will heal soon!!! -our new batch of campers. -that i will be able to serve others as jesus would.
Friday, August 04, 2006
i am sending out prayer letters while i am at saranac and will also post them here. here is the last one that already went out - and i am hoping to send out another one on sunday.
i did break my toe today. not much you can do about a broken toe but it sucks having to stumble around. now i have broken two toes in my lifetime, along with my leg twice. lovely.;) i am such a klutz!!
august 1
happy tuesday everyone!
well, last night we all experienced quite a event. our camp was underneath the eye of a very severe thunderstorm and we were all woken up in the middle of night to a HUGE (and when i say HUGE, i mean HUGE) storm. there was constant lightning and the loudest thunder i have ever heard. it was the worst storm i have ever experienced and many of the older people say it was for them as well. lightning even took out a tree on camp . it was unbelievable...and, i'll admit it, scary. i was waiting for the fire alarm to go off!
this is why i am writing you. praise the lord that the storm hit when it did. no one was outside. with the lightning hitting our camp it could have been a very dangerous situation had campers been outside. thankfully the lord provided.it did take out our power (but has been restored). however it did "fry" appliances around camp. please pray that we can get all of that restored. please also pray that kids will be alert tonight at club. because all of us were awake for a good part of the night, kids might begin to feel tired and less able to pay attention at club. dave, our speaker, is speaking on the need of man and we would love for kids to be able to be 100% attentive.
other then all of that, things are going well. i am continuing to connect with girls and that has been fun. please pray that that will continue and that we will be able to have meaningful conversations.i have to get going - please drop me a line (i love to get mail of any kind). please also let me know how i can pray for you!
i did break my toe today. not much you can do about a broken toe but it sucks having to stumble around. now i have broken two toes in my lifetime, along with my leg twice. lovely.;) i am such a klutz!!
august 1
happy tuesday everyone!
well, last night we all experienced quite a event. our camp was underneath the eye of a very severe thunderstorm and we were all woken up in the middle of night to a HUGE (and when i say HUGE, i mean HUGE) storm. there was constant lightning and the loudest thunder i have ever heard. it was the worst storm i have ever experienced and many of the older people say it was for them as well. lightning even took out a tree on camp . it was unbelievable...and, i'll admit it, scary. i was waiting for the fire alarm to go off!
this is why i am writing you. praise the lord that the storm hit when it did. no one was outside. with the lightning hitting our camp it could have been a very dangerous situation had campers been outside. thankfully the lord provided.it did take out our power (but has been restored). however it did "fry" appliances around camp. please pray that we can get all of that restored. please also pray that kids will be alert tonight at club. because all of us were awake for a good part of the night, kids might begin to feel tired and less able to pay attention at club. dave, our speaker, is speaking on the need of man and we would love for kids to be able to be 100% attentive.
other then all of that, things are going well. i am continuing to connect with girls and that has been fun. please pray that that will continue and that we will be able to have meaningful conversations.i have to get going - please drop me a line (i love to get mail of any kind). please also let me know how i can pray for you!
Friday, July 28, 2006
in a few hours i will be leaving for my assignment at saranac. right now i am waiting for my laundry to finish and then i will start packing. i will be gone for three weeks and then will be home in california for about three weeks. i can't wait.
camp at rockbridge was great, except for the fact that one of the leaders, holli who is a really good friend fo mine, got sick and had to go home early. (but she is going to be ok.) the kids had a terrific time and all of our kids who didn't know christ did indeed become believers. i will post pictures when i have time.
the day we got back from camp i went and picked my dad up from the airport and we spent the next few days moving. he helped me out sooo much. i seriously could not have done it without him. now i am completely in my new place and it is nice. i'm glad that everything is done and when i come home in six weeks i won't have to come home to a house full of boxes! again, i will post pictures when i have time.:)
hannah is getting ready to move and that makes me sad. i have really enjoyed living with her and being friends with her. next year is going to be so weird! my fall will fly by though with fun events and visitors so i'm sure i will manage. but she will greatly be missed.
it looks like a got a part-time job as a nanny. young life couldn't really afford to keep me on full-time so i will be working two jobs. it's not my favorite thing to do but it should help me make ends meet. i am meeting with the family on the 20th to put the final details into place.
here is my address - please write me!
Ashley Phelan, A-Team
Young Life's Saranac Village
4014 State Route 30
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
i will have phone and email access so i will definitely be around in that way as well.
well, i better get going. big day ahead of me. sorry about my sporadic postings - i will try to be better. i am going to take a few mins to catch up on all of yours while my laundry finishes.
lots of love!!
camp at rockbridge was great, except for the fact that one of the leaders, holli who is a really good friend fo mine, got sick and had to go home early. (but she is going to be ok.) the kids had a terrific time and all of our kids who didn't know christ did indeed become believers. i will post pictures when i have time.
the day we got back from camp i went and picked my dad up from the airport and we spent the next few days moving. he helped me out sooo much. i seriously could not have done it without him. now i am completely in my new place and it is nice. i'm glad that everything is done and when i come home in six weeks i won't have to come home to a house full of boxes! again, i will post pictures when i have time.:)
hannah is getting ready to move and that makes me sad. i have really enjoyed living with her and being friends with her. next year is going to be so weird! my fall will fly by though with fun events and visitors so i'm sure i will manage. but she will greatly be missed.
it looks like a got a part-time job as a nanny. young life couldn't really afford to keep me on full-time so i will be working two jobs. it's not my favorite thing to do but it should help me make ends meet. i am meeting with the family on the 20th to put the final details into place.
here is my address - please write me!
Ashley Phelan, A-Team
Young Life's Saranac Village
4014 State Route 30
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
i will have phone and email access so i will definitely be around in that way as well.
well, i better get going. big day ahead of me. sorry about my sporadic postings - i will try to be better. i am going to take a few mins to catch up on all of yours while my laundry finishes.
lots of love!!
Monday, July 10, 2006
hey everyone!
my roommate and really good friend is moving back to the west coast. (lucky! just kidding. i love it here.) so, that means that i have to move. effective july 19 my new address and number is:
1133 old york road apt. 4
ringoes, nj 08551
908-788-5228
my cell phone is the same: 908-391-7608
i am moving the day after i come home from camp. what was i thinking???;)
speaking of camp - please pray for us! we will be at rockbridge july 12-18. we have 19 total going. the leaders are driving kids down and back so please pray for safety and for our week in general.
love and miss you all, ashley
my roommate and really good friend is moving back to the west coast. (lucky! just kidding. i love it here.) so, that means that i have to move. effective july 19 my new address and number is:
1133 old york road apt. 4
ringoes, nj 08551
908-788-5228
my cell phone is the same: 908-391-7608
i am moving the day after i come home from camp. what was i thinking???;)
speaking of camp - please pray for us! we will be at rockbridge july 12-18. we have 19 total going. the leaders are driving kids down and back so please pray for safety and for our week in general.
love and miss you all, ashley
Friday, July 07, 2006
happy friday!
thanks for all of your concern about the flooding. while the rivers are still more full then usual, they are now passable and the water is definitely receding. it has been an adventure for me but for the people who were flooded out i'm sure it was misery. some reports said it was the worst flooding in years and years.
i hope you enjoyed your fourth of july. i am posting a picture from my time at the phillies/padres game on the holiday. there was a surprise downpour and you can see how soaked we are. it was actually really funny.
i went to the city with hannah the other day. we won tickets to see "the drowsy chaperone." it was great and we were quite excited. we also took a cruise around the harbor. i am posting a pic that hannah took of the statue of liberty.
i leave for camp on wednesday, and then move out the day after i come home. but, my dad is coming here to help me move so that is a huge help. i am sad to move but it has to be done. and, my new apt. is decent. :) i will post pics of it on here soon.
that's all for now - more soon! enjoy your weekend! xoxo
thanks for all of your concern about the flooding. while the rivers are still more full then usual, they are now passable and the water is definitely receding. it has been an adventure for me but for the people who were flooded out i'm sure it was misery. some reports said it was the worst flooding in years and years.
i hope you enjoyed your fourth of july. i am posting a picture from my time at the phillies/padres game on the holiday. there was a surprise downpour and you can see how soaked we are. it was actually really funny.
i went to the city with hannah the other day. we won tickets to see "the drowsy chaperone." it was great and we were quite excited. we also took a cruise around the harbor. i am posting a pic that hannah took of the statue of liberty.
i leave for camp on wednesday, and then move out the day after i come home. but, my dad is coming here to help me move so that is a huge help. i am sad to move but it has to be done. and, my new apt. is decent. :) i will post pics of it on here soon.
that's all for now - more soon! enjoy your weekend! xoxo
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Hunterdon County in a state of emergency...and this is just the beginning. Here are some pics, articles, and thoughts on our flooding.
The famous Mill in Clinton (my town). Closed due to flooding.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
