The DNC

Yes, the 25th of August 2008 marks the kickoff f the Democratic National Convention. Driving through downtown yesterday, we saw policed dressed in riot gear, police on horseback, police on dirt bikes, military helicopters keeping watch by air, medics on bikes... Denver is definitely ready for this historic event. I wish, however, I was working for one of the companies putting its employees up in Aspen for the next 5 days. Given that's not the case, we'll fight the traffic, bear with the endless news coverage, and get through it. See you on the other side.

The LDC- MY TEAM!

Left to Right
First Row: Lindsey, Eric, Stephen, Jason, Shauna
Second Row: Me, Missy, Waynette, Matt


Our Website!
http://www.ccu.edu/lifedirections/

The people:

Lindsey is new. She's from Colorado and just got her Master's from NYU in counseling. We are excited about her!

Eric, Missy and I hang out A LOT. Right now I am actually watching Eric's new puppy for him while he is away. Some people around CCU call Missy Mitsy and me Bitsy... I might go back to Blonde, then we will be twins :) We dress a like a lot. Missy is now the Assistant Director, we used to share cubicle wall but she's moved up in the world to her very own office. Eric and I give her a really hard time.

Joy was our Assistant Director but now is our Director. She's doing a great job!

Stephen is awesome, he's a great listener! He will be working with Sophomores this year.

Jason shares a cohort with me. The juniors. We're buddies.

Shauna is the preacher of the group. She's got a heart for God and a lot of passion along with it. She loves Jesus, people, and B-ball.

Me you know.

Waynette is our new Admin Assistant. She's catching on quick.

And then there is Matt, he is a goof! He loves Jesus too and has taught me a lot about being intentional with students. The students love him a lot. He's been really encouraging to me as well.

I love our team, they are great! I miss those who were a part of the original group but God moves people along. I'm thankful they have been a part of my life even if it's for a short time.

90 Degrees

Today, August 4th 2008, marked the 25th day in a row that the city of Denver has experienced temperatures of over 90 Degrees. For those who have ever lived in Fresno, this isn't saying much. But for Denverites, this could be evidence for global warming, and with the DNC coming to town that might just be how its leveraged.

Anyhow, life for the Jones' has been somewhat laid back lately...or for Nathan, at least. He has been enjoying the road bike, getting caught up on some good books ('The Three Signs of a Miserable Job' by Patrick Lencioni is a must!), and enjoying the Dark Knight...twice. Libby, on the other hand has been enjoying the intricacies of the APA (American Psychological Association) formatting for her MA papers. Only 21 more days till both if us will be enjoying the late nights at Starbucks again, as Libby continues to plug away at coursework, and Nathan takes on 6 of his last 7 credits this fall.

For those of you who are interested...Bentley continues to devote his canine existence to one thing: the green ball. When Jaycee and Elizabeth aren't around to keep him company all day, he has to resort to the one faithful friend who never talks back, and from whom discipline never has its origin. It is small, round, and has two legs (funny looking thing).

Well that's enough from CO, the greatest state in the union...if you're an altiholoc (def: one who has an addiction to high altitude).

God bless!

N,L, & B