Is this my life?

I catch myself saying that a lot lately. It's been amazing to actually have free time and not constantly be running from one place to another or chasing teams down. Since basketball doesn't start practice until next Monday I haven't even had to realy worry about anything athletic...aside from setting some time away each day to do rehabs (assuming anyone shows up). I've been home pretty much every day by 5, I've been able to go workout in the evenings if I so choose, and I've actally been able to have some simbalance of a social life on says that aren't Sunday. It's crazy! I have really been enjoying teaching which is actually a pretty big change from when I taught at PBA. Don't get me wrong, I liked it well enough there, but I never felt as effective or passionate about it as I knew I could be. I never had time to actually prepare for my classes so my lectures were really just me reading off the slides that came with the text...not exciting at all. Now since I prepped the classes myself and have time to re-review the material before walking into lecture, I can actually enjoy the experience of being in front of the class, not just giving the necessary information, but sharing my experiences and the experiences of others I know and have worked with. I feel like I'm coming from a much different place than ever before. I certainly don't have it all figured out and I'm sure once things get going with the team I'll go just a touch crazy, but for now it's all good. I'm starting to develop relationships with my students and athletes which always makes me happy.

The weather in Jackson has been amazing. I've been in awe when I go outside and even thought it's warm out still there is sometihng about the very slight "chill" you can just barely feel in the breeze. It's like fall is just right there...waiting to take over. Now at 6 am and 10pm when the sun's not out and I'm walking around with the dogs...then it's chilly for this former south Floridian...but I'm excited for it. I do need to figure out though if I need to do something for my girls so their paws don't get all messed up walking around on the cold ground....or do they just deal with it?

Holly had her baby this week. Little Lillian Noelle Hill has finally graced the world with her presence and from the pictures I've seen she's pretty dang beautiful. I can only think of 2 or 3 more amazingly gorgeous infants....but I'm kinda biased to them. ;) By all accounts Holly is doing well and Greg is absolutely smitten. I cannot wait to visit in October and see the little one I prayed so hard for last winter. It's hard being away from my friends with all the excitement going on, but I know they know that I am where God wants me. I do pray Hol and I get to work together again some day...I'm trying to convince her that she and Greg would LOVE Jackson!

I am in the process of planning a trip to Florida in October to meet Lilly and to go to Disney with my family. I'm going to fly down on Thursday to Orlando and go to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party that night with my family. Probably do Disney most of the day on Friday and head to WPB that late afternoon. I'll spend that night with Hol and Greg (assuming that's still cool) and the next morning as well. The men's soccer team has a game that Saturday afternoon so I'll probably stay for that and then head back to Disney for more family time before flying back to TN on Sunday. It's going to be a whirlwind trip...but that's how most of my travels are.

So all in all things are good. I'm still on the hunt for a church. There are bits I like of all 3 I've visited, but none of them seem like "home". I'll find the right one soon I hope! You can be praying for that.

Ok that's all. I'll try to update again soon....

~Jen