Sleeping on a futon in Seattle

Night #2 in Butte, MT.

Well it is another day in Seattle with perfectly blue clear skies. I am now employed by Starbucks Coffee. Today is my first day. And Kate and I have found an apartment. The only set back is that it is not available until Sept. 1st. So we will be sleeping on Meredith and Steve's futon for most of this month, interspersed with with some nights camping and in hotels. We are thinking it will all be worth it once we get into our new place. We are really excited about the apartment. It was listed as a 1 bedroom but when we walked in we saw that it was a 1 bd+. There is an extra room off the living room that can be used as an office or a bedroom when people come to visit us. This was a huge because Kate and I love to have people into our home and we can't wait for you all to come visit us. Though I must warn you, Scott has already laid claim to the room, so you might have to ask his permission to stay there.

On another note, I can't tell you how much of a blessing Meredith and Steve have been to us. It is bizzare to have packed up everything and moved 2000 miles to a strange new place and be immediately welcomed with smiles and hugs from perfect strangers. They have made us feel so welcomed and cared for. The experience has made me so grateful to be a part of the body of Christ. Kate and I hope to pay this blessing forward to incoming students next year.