I was flipping through my old planner the
other day and as I had some precious time to use at my leisure, I decided to
take a look at the past 18 months…back to August
2010. I had the same birthdays marked that I do every year – that was not
unusual. But there were other notes made that I will always remember…one was a departure
date.
August
15: a very special British gel, a “Gem”, really,
who forced me to drink my tea “the proper way”, perfectly steeped and
sugarless. She taught me how to make sticky toffee pudding (which I now equate
with heaven) and she ruined my earphones…they still have scars from “the
incident”. Hahaha…I miss you.
August
17:
The Summer Interns left, some farther than others…some stayed ;)
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| Miss you and Love you All!! |
August
30: Stern-O!
and Aaron join the force as interns at the Chalet.
September
1:
My new apartment buddy gets a job AND moves in to our new apt!
September
2:
The lovely Ginger comes to the Chalet for a visit! Good day…
Sept
3-5:The
staff retreat at Timberline!! Hot tubbing and V-ball!
Sept 8: The Students
arrived for the first day of school!
The rest of the month was full of
fellowships, good byes, and my last day on staff at RC.
October was a time for new
adventures. With a visit from my Idaho BFI, we got lost in Austen with
strawberries and vanilla rum. And an interview led to a new job at Dillard’s
where I spent most of my time in the next 10 months of my life – and I got to
meet a Dillard. Then our apt was challenged to host 2 German girls, a MO girl,
her James, and a Dilly Bear! We celebrated our victory with breakfast and then
I got my jacket back. ;)
I think the greatest thing I did in November
was send my graphing calculator to ID; December
to August involved barely anything else other than work.
Though, there were visits to my Momma and Daddy’s,
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| This was on their anniversary! |
time with my sister,
a few Sundays at church (and the IHOP), a Friday
night at Meno, the day-to-day things.
But there are a definitely things I
wrote down:
January
14:
a friend went on a blind date. Haha. (you know who you are)
February
6:
Packers win the Superbowl XLV
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| My dad was too busy crying AT the game... |
Feb.
11-12:
the Friesens came to Denver for a weekend! =)
February
17:
I called A. Peterman…love that girl.
March 1: Went to the Olive
Garden with “Aunt” Sally
March
11-13:
stayed with Chris and Bonnie!
April
14-17:
Bethany came for a CO visit!
April
16:
Rachel’s bday bash at CPK in Boulder
May 18: Met up with Al from
work for coffee! =)
May 28: Gemmel, Becky, and
(surprise!)Sarah came to the apt to chill
May 29: A.F in town for
K.and J’s wedding!
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| About to enjoy Thai |
July 16: Catherine’s bday
party! At the Butterfly Pavilion!
July 18: went to Estes with
Sarah and her parents!
August
5-7:
RC Retreat with Kendra, Pmanda, Becky, Hay-Hay, (and Bri)
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| The Sunrise |
August
13:
Julie comes to stay!!!
August
20:
Nat and Michael’s wedding shower!
August
27:
Going Away Party! Thank you Meno!!
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| Party was on a ridge in Daniel's Park |
August 28: Chili’s with the
Dillard’s girls
August
29:
Coffee with Tammy!!!! (and Shannon via phone) =)
August 30: Bryan and Caroline
came over for dinner!
September 2 (part 1):
Allegra and Brad go up with us to Estes!
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| A favorite shot |
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| Brad playing at Lily |
September
2 (part 2):
James and Stacey got married in Estes!!!!
September
4:
Prayerful send-off…my family FINALLY meets Rachel’s family…via skype. Thanks 4
the prayers, everyone! (you know who ya are!)
September
6:
Left the States
September
8:
Arrived in India
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| How many of you recognize this? |
It is nice to look back over all the memories
of the past year and a half…
I remember the conversations and the times –
and I can’t help but praise God for all the wonderful things He has blessed me
with. After all, there would be no memories if it were not for the people who
helped to make them. Thank you all for being a part of His great way of doing
life. It is a blessing to know each and every one of you! Of all the prayers I
have, my biggest is one of thankfulness for His Spirit in His people to bring Himself
glory! You are all doing such a wonderful job! I am very proud to call you my
family and friends.
From, Through, and To Him,
steph
