This week we had our first staff meeting of 2011 and next Tuesday, the 18th, we will have our first Chi Alpha meeting at BU for 2011. We are all excited about the new year and about some of the great events we have planned, the students we will continue to meet with, and for any unexpected blessings that God has in store for us.
Over the Christmas break I got to take a trip out West for the wedding of my nephew and to spend time with my parents in Arizona, where they winter with their horses. The most relaxing part of the trip was in Arizona, riding in the desert and eating fantastic Mexican food with my parents. The family wedding in Washington state was very special and I also got to spend a day in Bellingham with a couple of very close friends.
I am rested and ready for this semester to begin. I notice that this semester tends to go very quickly, but is usually full of growth in the student's lives. I especially look forward to working with my core. I am going to be giving the women more leadership in planning our meetings together. I only have 14 core meetings this semester, so I ask you to pray that each meeting is full of God's presence, and that we would grow in vulnerability and love for each other.
I look forward to reporting next week on our first meeting of the year.
