Can't believe it's been so long since i last posted.

July 4 for em and I was a pretty home-sick-like day.

missing the explosions and such...

hope steven and matt didn't kill themselves.

oh well if they did...hehe...

Emily made some peanut butter cookies...reminded me of the old Sioux Center basement apartment...hehe....

only 6 months till christmas...Walmart should be putting out holiday stuff soon!

Later

Nothing much happening. I am sick and church this morning was a stretch as far as my voice. I have youth tonight, but will be able to function more in an advisory role so that's good! Emily got to spend a wonderful weekend together - going to see our puppy (2 weeks old) being the highlite of the weekend. It was just the first time in a long time Em and I have had 2 days together. It was nice.

The past few days have been awesome! I've been catching up with lots of old college friends...

It's really cool because sometimes it feels like we are on a desert island stuck away from our friends and family. It's nice to hear from Seth, Jack, Ethan and the like! It reminded me how much I relied on my friends for so many years and it feels like I finally have climbed back up out of the pit I dropped down into! I'm sorry if I put anyone off - I am not the best at keeping in touch as you may know........

Thanks to those peeps out there who keep on trucking with me...

So last month we went on a retreat and did a ropes course. Here the Pastor's daughter (the one covered by the ladder) is giving me encouragement, "Don't die Ian."

You may not konw if but I am not he biggest fan of heights...for example:

Last year we went to a theme park (the youth group) and of course the first thing they want me to do is go on the DEATH COASTER or whatever you want to call it. So, I decided by the end of the day that unless I never want to live it down I better go on a roller coaster. I found one that didn't go upside down, so I figured I would give it a shot! We walk up into line and I see 4th graders riding this thing and I am pretty sure that they're yawning...good for them! So, I get on this coaster next to one of my Sr. Highers and they lock us in. By this time I am about ready to pass out for fear. As we pull out of the station I look at Justin and say, "I just want you to know, I'm going to have to hold your hand!" And I did....and I made it through the whole thing! And then some incompotent employee decides that because of the lack of a line we would (without asking me) go again! More hand-holding...more embarrasement!

I hate heights...but I did it! I...I...there are no excuses...doh!