Update on prayer requests

Both of Jeremy's interviews went well. The one in Durham that he interviewed with yesterday has already called him back this morning for a second interview. He has to create a new piece of work and take it with him for the 2nd interview. The lady said it is between him and another candidate.

The interview today was a telephone interview and it seemed to go well also. The man said they would be setting up face to face interviews next week. Let's hope he gets a call for a face to face!

Please continue to pray that the Lord's will will be done in this situation. Thanks for your prayers and thoughts so far; they have meant a lot!

Also continue to pray for my friend Blake. He started chemotherapy yesterday and will continue to remain in the hospital for the rest of the week. Pray that the Lord would give him strength and healing.

Please pray..

My childhood friend Blake has been diagnosed with testicular cancer this week and is currently receiving treatment at Duke Hospital. Would you please pray for him? Pray that the Lord would heal him and that all the spots where the cancer has spread will be killed with the chemo therapy. Pray also for his family esp. for his new wife, that the Lord would give them strength, wisdom, and patience. Blake is a believer and was in high spirits when I visited him today but cancer is always scary.

Also Jeremy has a job interview tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 10:30 and another interview on Thursday at 10. Both interviews are local. Pray that the Lord would give him clarity of speech and a peace during both. Pray that the Lord's will will be done in this situation.

P.S. Keep reading...I've added a couple of posts below.

Williamsburg

To celebrate Jeremy and Brandon's graduation, the Piner family took a mini-vacation this weekend to Williamsburg, VA. Growing up we never wanted to take educational trips, but now as grown-ups we actually want to go and learn.



Saturday and Sunday we toured Colonial Williamsburg, observing all the old homes, shops, and streets. Monday we toured the Hampton Harbor on a beautiful harbor tour. We took tons of pictures but to save time and space...I'll only include the highlight reel for now. Look for an album later.

While there we got to have lunch with some of our dear seminary friends who have moved away. Lauren, Jeff, and Aiden met us for lunch at the Cracker Barrell and we got to catch up with them. It was so good see them and hang out!

Graduation

Jeremy is officially a seminary graduate!! The last 3 1/2 years came to fruitation as Jeremy walked across the stage and received his master's degree. Sadly he walked way too fast and most of our pictures came out blurry.

Allison's having a baby!

Yesterday Hannah, one of my college roommates, and I traveled to Rocky Mount to attend Allison's baby shower. Allison and I have been friends since junior high and now she's having a little girl! Ramsey Tate will be here hopefully in 18 days so we wanted to see her and her cute belly before the big day. Congrats Allison...you look great!

I've been tagged again...

Since two friends tagged me I thought I should probably do it...

5 Things under 5 dollars that I could not live without

1. Supreme combo with french fries and iced tea from Bojangles
2. A Frosty from Wendys
3. A Uniball Pen (it seems like I always need one during the day)
4. A ponytail holder
5. Soap

5 Favorite Movies

1. Grease
2. Dirty Dancing
3. Pretty Woman
4. Sweet Home Alabama
5. The Notebook

5 Baby Names that I love (all boys b/c that is what is on my brain and in my belly right now)

1. Oliver
2. Owen
3. Quentin
4. Dean
5. Gavin

5 Songs I could listen to over and over

1. Come Thou Fount
2. Our Song by Taylor Swift
3. Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks
4. Barbque Stain on my white Tshirt by Tim McGraw
5. Sweet Home Alabama

5 people who have influenced me in a positive way

1. Mom & Dad
2. Jeremy
3. Brandon
4. Beth Moore
5. My Seminary ladies

5 things that are always in my purse

1. cell phone
2. wallet
3. hair brush
4. pen
5. IPod

5 moments that have changed my life forever

1. Getting suspended from school
2. The Day I accepted Christ
3. My 2 summers at Camp Willow Run
4. July 10, 2004-- my wedding day
5. The day we found out we were pregnant

5 obsessions I have now

1. Finding the coolest baby products for our son
2. French fries
3. Hot dogs (ok I'm pregnant and have weird cravings)
4. Dancing with the Stars
5. White Grape Juice

5 places I like to go

1. Hawaii
2. England
3. Ireland
4. Australia
5. Italy

5 kitchen appliances I couldn't do without

1. microwave
2. toaster
3. coffee maker
4. sandwich maker (I make tons of grilled cheeses in this)
5. dishwasher (I have not had this for 3 years now and it's not fun)

Ok I'm not going to tag anybody... :P

We're Survivors

For the past 5 weeks we have been preparing for our end of grade tests. In order to make it a little more fun, the third grade team has a Survivor competition. The children compete in 5 different events, all including review questions and allow them to practice their test taking strategies. The kids have enjoyed the competition and it has been a nice change of pace for the teachers. We wrapped up competition this week since next week is testing week. Though we didn't win overall, we put up a good fight! Here is a picture of my class below with our green shirts and flag. We were the green frogs!