Well, friends, we’re finally doing a Christmas letter. And while we are not going to grace your
mailboxes with a paper card with pictures of us and our beloved dog, you can
rest assured that a tree will be saved.
We’re going green over here- check us out on Facebook!
Where to begin? The last
few years have been absolute insanity.
We made the big move from Minneapolis to Indianapolis in 2009. I spent two years as a pastoral resident at
Second Presbyterian Church, and Ben received his Masters in Public and
Environmental Affairs from Indiana University (60 miles each way, about 5 days
week!). We loved Indy and all the people
from church and school who made it feel like home. Plus, Butler
made it a pretty exciting time to be a Hoo-Hoo-Hoosier!
In the Spring of 2011 we were faced with the big decision of
where to go next. It was truly daunting,
but we were geographically open. After
interviewing and meeting with the people at Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church in
St. Louis (the Midwest !!)
we felt like that was where God wanted us.
I was called to Ladue Chapel, and, after a few months of networking, Ben
landed, first, a short term job at the Regional Chamber and Growth Association
where he wrote a project called “Greenprint St. Louis”, and next, a position at
Lockheed Martin in energy efficiency (if he was writing this letter, he MIGHT
be able to explain what that means!).
Ben and I are, miraculously, doing what we went to school
for (!), and doing what we love. Needless
to say, we are very grateful.
The other big piece of news here is that we bought a house
this spring. It’s over one hundred years
old in a historic neighborhood in University
City . We are
minutes from Washington University , Forest Park ,
The Delmar Loop, the Central West End , and so
much more. Ben has been doing project after
project, and I have been hitting up estate sales. It’s fun.
Life is pretty good these days, but if we had one thing to
complain about it would be that we do miss family and friends. We are constantly aware that the experiences
we’re getting by living in different places are invaluable, but we miss getting
together with people on the weekend, or seeing family without planning
travel. We miss y’all!
Despite all the change, transition, and distance, we have
found a home here. God is good. We have dental insurance. What more could you ask for?
Our prayer always is and continues to be that God’s grace
and peace will find you. And, may you
find joy in 2013!
With love,
Sarah (and Ben!)
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