Good to be Back

All our traveling went really well. We had a good time with family in Minnesota and with the Swartys in South Dakota. It was really good to see everyone. We have been in Oregon for three weeks. Jeff started working this week. He's working swing shift at BrucePac. It's definitely not his favorite job, but we're thankful that he got something (we were starting to think he might not find one since he's not here for long). I've been helping out at the church...mostly with the youth group. I had the chance to speak at youth this week. I think it went pretty well. Small groups for the young adult ministry will be starting next week. It's been a slow process getting the young adult ministry started, but I'm really excited to see how God's going to use it. I will be speaking at church next Sunday. I'm a bit nervous about that, but excited at the same time. I'll be sharing my vision for the ministry and preaching a short message. It's been great to be back. I've missed it. I've enjoyed catching up with so many people, but there's still so many people I would like to see. It's been good times for sure. Well I'll try to keep this updated with pictures of church events and what not. Have a great day everyone. much love

Summer Plans

Well, once again, it has been a while. Since we last posted we have celebrated my birthday by spending an evening back in the good ol' US of A, decided to change my global major to a minor so we can do our internship in the good ol' US of A, and finished up this semester so we can head back to the good ol' US of A for the summer. We are still in Canada because Jeff gets paid through the 15th. He's stayed somewhat busy with official RD business, but as the RD's wife, I have no business here right now. My last final was on the 23rd so I have been doing a whole lot of nothing.

It's been good to have a break, but we are definitely ready to get to the (you guessed it) good ol' US of A. As of now, the plans are to leave here on the 15th and make our way to Warroad to see my parentals (and my puppies) for a few days. From there, we're going to Morris to spend a day or so with Jeff's grandma. After that we are going to spend a few days with our good friends the Swartys in Rapid City. We should be arriving in Oregon (our final destination) somewhere around the 25th. We will be staying with Kathye (pretty much my second mom) for the summer. Jeff will be looking for a job when we get out there, and I will be leading a young adult ministry through Mt. View. I'm pretty much stoked about that. That's what the Poes have been up to and what we will be up to for the summer. Have a great day everyone. much love

Plus Fifty

Just thought I'd keep you all updated on Kobe's scoring frenzy. Last night he scored 50 to extend his streak to four games. Wilt Chamberlain is the only other player to have accomplished this. That is incredible. And with the fourth 50+ game came another Lakers win. The Lakers next game is tomorrow, and if it happens again, I will be sure to write about it again.



Oregon also plays tomorrow. They have made it to the Elite Eight. Let's hope they beat Florida and make it to the Final Four. While I would much rather it be Oregon State playing this well, I'm just glad I can cheer on an Oregon team during the tournament. Have a great day everyone. much love

65, 50, 60

Those are the amounts Kobe Bryant has scored in his last 3 games. Only 3 other players in NBA history have ever scored 50 (or more) points 3 games in a row: Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, and Michael Jordan. That's good company. The best part about Kobe's scoring spree is that it has earned the Lakers 3 much needed wins.

On another basketball note, the NCAA tournament is incredible. I've never watched much college basketball, but I'm loving it. It's good stuff. It makes me sad that I'm just now getting into it. As much as I love the Lakers, college games are way more exciting (except maybe when you're watching Kobe set records). Anywho, my bracket's looking descent and I'm having a good time watching the games. If you haven't watched and, I suggest that you start. Have a great day everyone. much love

Catching Up: Part One: Spring Break

It's been a while since our last blog. Sorry about that. We really have no good excuse. I know the title says part one, but that does not mean I am promising a part two. I wrote that in case I wanted to add a part two. Anywho, spring break (March 5-9) is really the only exciting thing that has happened since we last posted. Jeff's sister came and visited us which was a good time. It was probably the coldest week we've had this winter. That wasn't such a good time. She got here Monday night. Tuesday we went to Prince Edward Island. There is nothing to do there in the winter but we wanted to go since none of us had ever been there. We did some shopping in Charlottetown, drove to the north shore, then came back and ate in Chartottetown. On Wednesday we went to Fundy. It was neat to see the frozen ocean. We had a bit of an adventure on the way home, but I will save that for another post or you can ask and we might just tell. We spent Thursday around campus, and drove Laura to the airport in Halifax on Friday morning. After dropping Laura off, Jeff and I went into Halifax. We ate some Quiznos, checked out a few stores, and then played miniature golf. This was some of the neatest miniature golf I've ever played because it was all under black lights. That was our spring break. Enjoy the pictures. much love becky

After 18 holes of mini golf

The aliens invading earth on the 18th hole

A flying whale thing

A creepy face

More mini golf fun

The snowy/icy/slushy waves

It was so cold out there

Jeff and Laura in Alma

The frozen ocean in Alma

Jeff and I at the restaurant in Charlottetown, PEI

Laura at the same restaurant

PEI's north shore in March