Well, we have left Cleveland behind and are now back in Steamboat Springs, CO living with Jane's family. Our time in Cleveland was an awesome first year of marriage and we met many wonderful friends. Luke had a great season and the Cleveland City Stars won the USL II Championship! This was such a wonderful time for which we will be eternally grateful.
The past month for us has been absolutely crazy. We moved out of our apartment not knowing where we were going to be next. Right after the Cleveland season ended, the Chicago Fire invited Luke to go on trial and play with them for a month. Jane stayed in Cleveland with a host family and wrapped up her job with Ambassadors. On free weekends she would go to Chicago to see Luke. Jane's grandfather passed away and she went to Kansas for the funeral which was a sad but blessed time. Jane flew back to Chicago and we both headed back to Cleveland to get/sell our stuff in storage. Luke did well for the Fire, but they did not have a contract available for him to sign this year. They wanted him to stay for the rest of the year and want him to come back in February for training camp with hopes of signing him. So, for a week back in Cleveland, we sold the stuff we could and loaded everything else up in a trailer and made the 26 hour drive to Colorado... and, now we're here for the off season.
Two weeks ago we were in Texas for Hannah's (Luke's sister) wedding. It was such a beautiful wedding out at a ranch outside of Boerne. It was an awesome time to be with the Williams. Drew and Hannah are a great couple and it was really great to see them get married! They just got back from an amazing honeymoon in Hawaii! We're so blessed with wonderful family.
Colorado is beautiful and we've had so much fun being outside! We've gone hiking, fishing, and biking and we're trying to get it all in before the snow flies. It's only snowed once, but all of it's gone with the exception of the tops of the mountains. We're still trying to figure out our job situation. We're both working for Jane's dad and will be doing that at least part time for the time we're here. At least one of us will hopefully get a job on the mountain, which means free ski passes! Jane has been subbing for her old music teacher at her old school this past week. It has been fun and challenging, but it has been good to see many familiar faces. She is working on making a demo in her spare time. Luke is rehabbing his groin that was pulled at the end of the season. It is slowly but surly getting better for which we are very thankful. We are planning on being here till February. We should know by then what team Luke will play for. For now, we're praying and planning. God has really been stretching our faith!
We've had such a great time hanging out with the Melvins. It is so much fun for Jane to be back home... Luke loves it too. The Melvins are happy to have us here too. Jon and Sophie (Jane's parents) got a "Jack-a-Bee" puppy - Jack Russell and Beagle mix. His name is Earl and he's a handful! He's SO cute, but it is a full time job for all of us to train him. Daniel (Jane's brother - freshmen in high school) has loved having a guy in the house to play with. Luke and Daniel are frequently outside playing basketball and training. We are so thankful for the Melvin's gracious hospitality and being exited for us to invade for 5 months. :)
Thank you all for your prayers...
Blessings,
Luke and Jane
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CHAMPIONS!!
Jane's grandfather's memorial. She sang for the service in the chapel.
Hiking around Steamboat
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Little Earl!
Luke made Gorilla Bread for our church's annual men's dessert bake off... it was delicious!
