Monday, September 22, 2008

Sunset Rock & Update




























Here are a few photos from a place on the top of Lookout Mountain here in Chattanooga called Sunset Rock.











Also, it's been awhile since I've written, and there are some new things going on for us. Although we thought we'd be staying in Chattanooga for a long time, we've recently realized that when Kyle finishes up his PhD here, we will be moving on. Kyle has decided he'd rather work somewhere outside of Chattanooga (there is really only one place he could work here in Chattanooga in his field- and he's realized its not the ideal place for him). And since Kyle's realized that, we've felt God confirming that we will be leaving- but probably not for another year and a half (a year at the earliest).
Recently Kyle went to a conference in Victoria, B.C., and while there he visited the University of Victoria and spoke with people there about the possibility of doing his post doctorate there. They said that they would be happy to have him there- so it looks like that is where we will be going. He really likes the research they are doing there, and feels it would be a good fit for him. It also really looks like a God thing. We are excited because it is a beautiful place- we visited Victoria on our honeymoon and dreamed of "retiring" there some day. It is also a 2-3 hour ferry ride to Seattle from Victoria, which is where Kyle's family lives. I will be sad to be so far from my family, but I am excited for the adventure ahead- and MOST of all I am excited to live by the ocean/bay!! I have always always wanted to live near the ocean.... I know lots of people want that... but for some reason I have just always felt really connected to the ocean. So that is really something I am very excited about as well. You all will have to come and visit us there!! :) Oh- I should also mention it is only a two year position for Kyle- so we aren't sure where we'll end up after that. But we will see...