Uneventful week

So, a week has gone by since MTI, and I don't feel like I've accomplished much. I signed my contract for Loneman, I received my diploma, I bought thank you cards for people who have supported me and I wasted some time at the baseball park. Hmm, sounds pretty productive, huh? Let's see, today for example, my mom and I went down to the river to watch the air show at Thunder. Then, we went by the park. I later came home, picked up the kiddos I was watchin, then headed back to the park for the fireworks. I just got home a little bit ago after playing four unsuccessful games of euchre. I think that next week I really need to get started on packing and getting my stuff together. It'll be time to leave before I know it! Exciting! Kinda scary....Please pray!

Such a paradox

So, I've pretty much spent the past two days working on my website. I'm glad I'm somewhat computer literate, because otherwise it would've taken me much longer to publish that thing. If you want to visit it, just go to www.katieanneparker.com I have some links and other pages on there, but I still have things I want to add to it. However, I have to take a break from that thing!

I got some furniture the other day from a friend. All of a sudden, after getting the furniture, I've realized how much time I have left here. I'll be here for another four to six weeks, but really, that's not that long. I'm kind of sad about leaving. But, I'm also really excited about getting to Pine Ridge. It's such a paradox. We talked about this kind of thing at MTI, which by the way, was amazing! Anyways, I still have a LOT of organizing and cleaning and packing to do. It's almost overwhelming, but I know that I can get through everything. I also have a lot of other things to do, like find more needed furniture, buy things for the house, make my ministry plan, write thank you notes and other small things.

I went to the Well last night, which was interesting. First of all, the electricity was out, so we had to move downstairs because it was so hot upstairs. And I got there early to help set-up, but I then I started thinking that maybe I shouldn't be there to help since I'm leaving soon. I don't know, it was just a weird feeling to know that this was one of my last times at the Well before I leave. I'm going to miss everyone there. I know that I'm going to stay in contact with people, but it's just not the same. I can see that I'm really beginning to say good-bye. This won't be a fun process, but a much needed one.

So, this is a blog...

So, I've decided to start a blog. Not sure how well I'll keep up with it, but hopefully I'll be able to update at least once a week, especially once I'm in South Dakota. I got my contract in the mail today from Loneman School Corp. It's kinda crazy to sign that and then really be almost an "adult". I'm really excited about heading out there! However, I am nervous about teaching. I'm sure that every first year teacher gets those nerves....oh well. So, not really much to say right now. There's not much going on in my life, except for packing and organizing so I can move. I'm still unpacking all of the information that I took in at MTI. WOW! That was a wonderful, draining three weeks. I am glad I went and was able to meet everyone there. It's so amazing to see where God is sending people to spread the good news and just show love. It makes me really happy!