My Most Memorable Moments in Peoria This Week
24 August 2012
1. Matt and Andy Cieslak
Matt and Andy blessed us by helping us move lots of stuff to Peoria to Joe and Grace's new apartment. Since we were gone the week before, it took away our stress by not having to figure out a rental van/truck.
2. We win!
Matt and Andy left two hours before we did. We beat them to the apartment by 5 minutes (and we took our time). Too many Starbucks stops for them!
3. First United Methodist Church of Peoria
This is the church Joe is the "Director of Contemporary Worship Arts." The place is huge and it is a downtown church that has deliberately stayed downtown, right next to some of the worst of the worst. It is a mainline church that has stayed true to its original message - to love God - and to love your neighbor - which they actively do. I am impressed.
4. The Vandervoorns
This couple took Joe and Grace in for a few weeks before they got into their apartment. They are a great generous couple. Lauri was Grace's connection for the school position. John is your typical Dutchman who has a scuba diving business. These two are complete opposites and are a blast to be with. I hope we get to spend more time with them.
5. Morton, IL
This is the school district for which Grace has the teaching position. It is called the pumpkin capital of the world - and here all this time, I thought it was Clarence, NY. The one thing I find disappointing about the school is that the teams are called the Morton Potters. Just what does that mean? I am afraid to guess...
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