10.30.2006

Stress-less week

Hey Margaret and Kari,
Just thinking about you as you start your busy weeks. I've been praying that Margaret have courage and confidence to get through your big presentation. You'll do great :) Kari...no rain! :) Hope your roof is well on it's way to completion! You'll both be missed Wednesday.

Wed., the 1st

hey all...
well, i think we can plan on just hanging out and chillin' on wednesday night. i don't think there's anything left to unpack that i can actually deligate out... it's all stuff that i need to sort through and find homes for.

the new address is: 7216 n. fenwick ave.

so on that note, what's for dinner?

10.26.2006

3 o'clock meetin'

hey everyone. Here's the update to keep you informed: Jason's meeting went fine-nothing bad at all, but no one jumped up and down with glee yet. They talked more about unthirsty stuff than about Jason using space there. And the company liked unthirsty, they just aren't quite sure what a partnership would look like. So, anyway that's where it stands at the moment. I only talked to Jason for a minute, but I imagine he will be having more conversations with them over time, and I got the impression that the meeting felt like the beginning of at least some sort of relationship-which is good.

Thanks for your prayers and excitement around the topic. Jason was really blessed last night when everyone showed so much excitement for the opportunity.

holly

10.20.2006

so this sucks...

...but we're moving next weekend and need a little help. kari was surprised when i talked to her this morning and i realized that we completely forgot to share that with you guys.

the new place is super close (three blocks west and three blocks north) so it shouldn't be a horrible move. we're planning to move the boxes and smaller things ourselves, but we need help moving the furniture and bigger pieces.

i know this is a rotten way to spend a saturday, but i thought i'd put it out there in case any of you have nothing better to do on your day off. we're offering pizza and beer as payment. let me know and i'll send you an e-vite.

Please be a prayin'

Jason G. here.

There is a kind of big opportunity/business possibility floating around right now that has come on kind of quickly. At the moment, it's a little hard for me to know what to think of all of it, as well as know how to respond to some possibilities. And in light of this week's discussion, I really want to ask all of you to please pray for me specifically in the ways of wisdom and discernment.

I think having a God-given mindset will definitely give me clarity and confidence in some of my upcoming decisions and opportunities.

Thanks so much. I'll keep you updated if anything comes of it.

Change in email addresses for the Deans

Bryan and I have switched to comcast for our internet so our new emails are

bryanmade@comcast.net, karimdean@comcast.net

Rae Ann - can you send an invite to Bryan's new address for the NoPo blog?
Have a great weekend everyone!!

10.19.2006

Tomorrow

So I'm having surgery tomorrow. I was nervous to share it last night as it's a voluntary procedure. I'm sharing now to have your prayers with me as I'm nervous! I know God is in control here yet I feel anxious. Thank you all very much.
have a great weekend and I hope to be able to come on Wednesday :)

10.18.2006

lost and found

someone left an olive green, corduroy coat on the back of one of the chairs in the kitchen... juany? could it be you?

wed. night rock stars

hey guys.
Tonight's home group was really rad for me. I want to raise up both Tom and Rae Ann for stepping out and being really honest with some big issues tonight. I think you guys being willing to really share some struggles opened up the rest of the group and I appreciate what came of it. Also, a word of encouragement for Rae Ann. You say you want to trust God with your kids and how much their lives are out of your own control. When you were saying that, I was thinking, "wow, I'm so not ready for kids. I don't even trust God with my lunch money most of the time." What I'm saying is-yeah, you may be struggling to trust God to take care of your kids, but I'm inspired by the way you have trusted him to take care of so many other things. Your faith is an example to me.

alrighty then, here's to being more holy next week.

Holly

10.16.2006

HALLELUJAH!

News has come sooner than expected...Chris was offered the position! The Lord is faithful and so gracious. I'll let him share the details Wednesday but he wanted me to express gratitude again for the prayers. I've got one ecstatic Englishmen dancing around the house!

Thank you all!

So Chris had his final interview on Friday. They said they will make a decision some time this week. He feels he did his best and if he doesn't get THIS job then it's not the job God has intended for him. As much as he wants this job he knows if it's not of God then it won't and shouldn't happen. Needless to say he's a little anxious to hear some news! We both thank you all so much for praying for him. It has brought him peace of mind.

I posted my chicken recipe :)

Sorry it took so long- Hope everyone had a good weekend!
Thanks for the prayer info Rae Ann-

10.15.2006

prayer

so... margaret left today on a week long business trip. she wasn't feeling well, i guess so it certainly sounds like she could use a little prayer.

also... chris, how was the interview...?

i need some serious prayers for ivy-lou. that kid's getting up ever hour to hour and a half at night. i finally caved last night and brought her to bed with us (and that helped), but i really hate to see that become a habit. however, i can't continue to be so zombie-ish.

hope you guys had a good weekend!

10.14.2006

Speaking of prayer. . .

Just wondering how Chris' interview went on Friday? We were praying for you and missed you both on Wednesday.

10.13.2006

Just a gentle reminder...

So by this time you should have posted the prayer request from your person somewhere and had a chance to lift them up in prayer. Maybe even more than once!

Saturday's gonna be a great day.

So, some of you might have heard me talking about the Pier Park Skate Park opening tomorrow. I am hoping to get down there a little before 11 am and check it out for a while. Then, at 12:30, the U of O plays UCLA... so I plan on watching that on the television.

If any of you would like to join me for one or both of those activities, you're more than invited.

My house is at 624 NE Simpson (here's a map).

Let me know if you want to come, and if you want to ride with me in my Mini-Van of love, get to the house before 10:30. Or be there for kickoff at 12:40.

My phone number is 541-915-1027, give me a call if you're gonna come and I'll make sure I wait for you or be at the house in time to let you in.

Cheers,
Jason (and holly too)

10.12.2006

cooking...?

margaret had the great idea to start a cooking blog. the link is in the menu on the right. if you want to be added to that group, leave a comment and i'll get people signed up.

last night was really great! it's so exciting to watch our group grow and develop. hope everyone has blessed weeks and relaxing weekends!

10.11.2006

New Blog

This blogging is great fun.

10.06.2006

Ughh- I hate colds!

So I am back to work today after beng home sick Tues., Wed. and Thurs.- I can't tell you how I love going through my tons of emails! Could I ask for prayer to get completely over this - I still feel really weak and not wanting to be here!
Thanks- I missed you all on Wed.- Bryan and I should both be there next week!

10.05.2006

hey, holly...!

missing anything...?

Prayer

Having a really rough day today at work. Can you guys say a little prayer for me. I need wisdom and strength right now to handle some issues.

10.04.2006

dinner

okay, so here's dinner plans:

kari and bryan: chicken
tom and rae: rice and ???
juany and emme: drinks and chips w/ guac
chris and courtney: salad
jason and holly: dessert (brownies?!)

i think my friend, julia, and her daughter, natalie, are also coming so they'll probably bring something to contribute also.

sounds like it should be a delicious dinner! see ya'll at 6.30ish!

10.03.2006

leadership beach trip

it was fun! here's some shots i dug up...

playing a little bocce ball... margaret and stella supervised.


it seems like someone was always flying a kite. tom and juany were especially sucked in to the activity and SJP was always around to 'help.'


kari, bryan, and jonathan crept out to the point... considering that both sides were surrounded by drop offs and ocean, the rest of us decided to head down the trail instead.


a group shot on the last day.