Quick Update

Sorry about not getting updates out on a more timely basis...I've had a lot going since last week with this being my last week of work at Sprint.

I had a great run last Saturday in Independence along the Little Blue River path. Out and back, it was a little over 14 miles - in a couple of weeks, Steph and I will be heading to St. Louis for the St. Louis 1/2 Marathon on the 6th.

On Easter, we had Steph's mom and sister over, along with Shallen's boyfriend Matt (I had to get a little support with all that Woman Power going on). I grilled steaks on the bar-b-que and we had a good time of telling stories on each other and laughing a lot - it was a very nice Easter with family.

Steph took Shallen to KU for a visit on Monday - Shallen absolutely loved the campus and is ready to start there tomorrow (she's a junior and will start fall of 2009). Her boyfriend Matt is going to MU next fall - let the smack talk begin! Shallen will be involved in marching band and is still not set on a major yet. I told her that was a good idea - go to college, meet new people, take a few classes you think may peak your interests and then near the end of your first year, you'll know your major and be comfortable with the school at the same time.

Yesterday, I made my own trip out to KU since they are the only school in the area that offers a Master in Construction Mgmnt. I met with a few instructors, talked to the VA rep (I plan to use my GI Bill to take care of the costs) and walked between 3-4 miles from three different buildings on campus. The walk wasn't a big deal, but I was in my dress shoes. My plan is to start in the fall.

This has been an extremely long week for me as I prepare to leave Sprint after 11 years. I'm definately ready to move onto something new. I've made a number of contacts with construction companies and researched the industry over the last few weeks - this is definately going to be a challenge, but fun at the same time!

Stephan has started back on a lower dosage of his meds again after we saw the Dr. last week. His grades definately supported the reinstatement of the meds - some core class grades dropped terribly. Luckily, he still has a little time to get those grades back up before the end of the semester.

Stephanie is in first place at her company for the NCAA bracket. I wish I could say that it was due to all my suggestions, but that's just not the case - she did it all on her own! Her company opened up the brackets to everyone (at no cost) and has a big prize for the winner!

Thanks everyone for reading my Blog - I write to get my thoughts down, but also write to keep you updated on my life and report about the blessings God bestows upon me and those I love each and every day!