It's been awhile since I last updated my blog.  We have had a lot of changes going on our in lives and have been adjusting to them, according to most people, fairly well.  Kevin lost his job in April and was out of work for a few weeks before getting a job selling cars.  We knew this wasn't going to be long-term job as he ultimately wanted to go back to the airport in some capacity.  He had applied for jobs at other airlines, he even had an interview with Allegiant.  Out of the blue, his former boss contacted him and asked if he would be interested in a position with an airline support company at the airport.  They have a contract with Southwest, so it's a win-win situation.  He said sure and the co-owner contacted him and made arrangements to fly to Phoenix the following week to meet with him.  The interview went well and he was offered the job of General Manager of Iram/Air Serve.  They also have contracts with American and Delta here in Phoenix.  He will oversee employees who are contracted to be skycaps, porters, passenger assistance, and cabin cleaners.  This is a worldwide company, with advancement opportunity.  Today is his first official day and they are having a job fair, so he will be busy interviewing and potentially hiring new employees.  He is excited to get back to work at the airport and using the skills he learned at Southwest to help him in his new role. 

A few months ago we were asked at church if we would like to be Journey Group Leaders.  We said yes and are excited about starting our new group.  We have been meeting with our lead pastors who are mentoring us through the process.  A couple weeks we hosted All Access after church, a chance for new comers or people who have been attending for a little while to meet the pastors and learn more about the opportunities available through the church.  One of the boys I have in the nursery, came with his mom and grandma, so I was excited to see them and am trying to get them plugged into a Journey Group. 

This past weekend our church hosted a group of bikers on a cross country bike tour.  They started in San Diego last Monday and are currently leaving Show Low, AZ to head to Quemado, NM today.  We had 2 girls stay with us, one of which is from Chicago.  They were awesome and it was so inspiring to hear their stories of studying abroad in Africa.  This was Jessica's 2nd summer doing the tour.  Last year, she did the Northern route.  Kevin and I have been talking about getting bikes for awhile and have decided that we want to do the Pacific NW Tour next summer. 

I am so proud of the Jessica and Carlee and the others on the tour and their passion to give up their summer in order to bike across the country to raise money and awareness for clean drinking water and blood solutions in Africa through an organization called Blood Water Mission.  http://www.bloodwatermission.com/

To learn more about the Ride: Well Bike Tour and how you can get involved, whether it's riding locally or on a cross country tour, or even making a donation, go to:  http://www.ridewelltour.org/

Have a great day!
Beth