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I can't believe that it's already Christmas Eve tomorrow! Even though there is currently about a foot of snow just outside my door, I wondered aloud the other day where July went.

Wherever you are, whomever you are with, whatever the weather is doing, I hope you are safe and warm. I hope the ones you love are with you. I hope that for this one day, worries and concerns will melt away in light of this joyous truth: the Lord is come.

Merry Christmas.

With love,
K

snowy branch photo by kirsten.michelle

more winter photos in my winter 2008 set on flickr

coming up for air

Apparently, it takes a snow day for me to be able to write a blog post!! Like many areas of the country, we're experiencing some severe winter weather. We got 8 inches of snow yesterday and for today that means that I'm still in my pajamas, have played several solo rounds of PathWords of Facebook (so addicting!!), washed the dishes, and also did some laundry. There are thick sheets of ice where a driveway and a road used to be, and we are in no hurry to test the limits of my roommate's all-wheel-drive vehicle.

Transition time at work is starting to draw to a close and I am so thankful for that! Since I arrived here a month ago, I've not had a work day that was shorter than eleven hours. As for me and my house, we've been doing our best to break down cardboard, get settled in and set up, as well as navigate our way around this new place, discovering where we can find some good sushi or the best pho in town.

And speaking of new places, I have to say that I'm really digging this one. It's been amazing to see how those things I was concerned about leaving behind have also been provided for in this new place. From a mountain view to a good chiropractor, the Lord has provided for every thing I knew I was going to miss.

Last weekend, we took a walk around our new town and were utterly taken in by its charm. I hope you will be, too!

photos by kirsten.michelle

remember me??

Hi friends! I am still here.

I decided to come up for a bit of air and let everyone know that I did not get lost in a cardboard maze, nor am I wandering and confused in a tangle of freeways. In fact, thanks to the help of my rather amazing family, the boxes have been tamed (photographic evidence to the right).

Anna and I are mostly settled and working long days as the transition in our department that inspired this move draws near to its culmination. We both love our new environs and starting to feel more at home in this place. The next to weeks promise to offer more of the same long days and busy-ness as I fulfill my role in preparing our team for this transition process.

If I don't get a chance to tell you, please accept my wishes for a safe, warm, and happy Christmas. And I promise I'll be back soon!!