"hey babe, the sky's on fire..."

It's a James Taylor song.
I love old music.

Don McLean, Janis Joplin, Jim Croce, The Beatles (all the songs that no one knows), The Beach Boys, The Doors... I could go on for days.

Jonathan and Jordan can both vouch for me. haha

and I've been singing James Taylor all week.


Anyways, there has been so much going on lately that I feel like I should update everyone (Well... the three people that read this)



1. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This cause is extremely dear to me, not only because I'm a woman, but because I have personally been touched and inspired by all of the love and passion that has built an incredible start to find a cure for breast cancer. I have been a part of the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure since 2002 and have participated in everything from donating money, to actually being part of three different teams who have volunteered time and competed in races. All of the women in my life are precious to me, and I hope with my whole heart that you all take this seriously. Early detection and prevention are the best methods to preventing, catching and beating this terrible cancer. Please spread the word, and take the few minutes that it requires to read over this information and perform an at-home self examination. You could be saving a life.
Please visit this website, and encourage the women you love to do the same: http://cms.komen.org/komen/index.htm

-- If anyone would like to volunteer and/ or race with me in next years "Race For The Cure" please let me know and I will be more than happy to help you, I run on a team every year and would love to have you stand beside me.

2. We may have found and apartment!!!
Please help Jordan and I in praying for this apartment and the jobs that we have applied for. It is a grueling process to look for an apartment in a good area that is both nice and affordable. We have found one that looks extremely promising. It's in the Maplewood area of St. Louis and we are currently in the process of applying for it. It's got a wonderful location and we couldn't ask for a better neighborhood. The leasing staff have been wonderful and accommodating and hopefully we will know within a few days if we are approved and can move in.

3. We are also on the job hunt. Jordan and I have been applying for office jobs throughout the St. Louis area. If anyone has any information or tips on call centers, corporate, medical, or office centers who are hiring please please please let us know. We both really appreciate it.

4. We're going to California in ONE WEEK!!!!!!!! (Jillian- I'm making bird noises)
We are going to CA for six days to see my wonderful family, and to be a part of my cousin Maureen's wedding!!!

She has been one of the most important people in my life. I've seen God's love shine through her, and it broke my heart and made it whole again- all in one special summer that I got to spend with her and my extended family. Please pray for these two amazing people, for their marriage and the life that they are about to embark on together. I know that they will do so much for so many through their love of the Lord.

5. Last, but certainly not least, my dear friends Rachel and Danny will be celebrating one year of marriage on October 20. I'm so happy for them, and I love them both so deeply. They have been through so much in the last year, and through it all have been an unwavering symbol of trust and faith. I'm so proud of them for always trusting, and for growing together in love. It's a very hard thing to do, to trust, and to love so much, and to be so young. They bring so much happiness to so many people's lives and I know this is only the beginning. Congratulations!