Update

Hello Everyone,

Emily and I are doing well. Em is still working as a public health nurse for Washington County and loves her work. She is so gifted at working with first time mothers in at-risk situations and the Lord has used her to be a blessing to the girls with whom she works as well as her co-workers.

At the beginning of this year, I went inactive as a real estate agent and began substitute teaching full time in some Twin Cities school districts. I also began taking classes toward a Master of Arts in Teaching (Social Studies/History). My long-term plan is to teach high school history during the school year and do real estate during the busy summer months. This is a bit of an adjustment from my plans for a Phd, but family and health considerations have caused me to adjust my sights.

My health continues to be good. I still go in for check-ups every three months. The last one was better than the previous so things are moving in a healthy direction. We are still watching one area in my back, but it has continued to get smaller each time, so I am in effect (however, not completely) in remission. Praise the Lord for His continued grace. I still have quite a bit of trouble with back pain and am working with a pain clinic, but as a whole, the Lord has been very gracious and I am feeling quite well considering my previous diagnosis.

Emily and I are enjoying the progress we are making on our little Bungalow. We are doing various outside projects such as planting bushes and painting the exterior; and our inside projects include changing light fixtures, taking down a wall in the basement, and insulating the porch. Our dog Copper just sits and watches. I haven’t been able to teach him how to hold a hammer or a paint brush yet.

We would love to hear from you all.

With Love in Christ,

Chris (for Chris and Emily)