Lillie Math

I wanted to share with everyone my exciting news, that I got a 70 on a math test this week, and a 10/10 on participation which means that I now have a solid "C" in my math class. The chapter on graphing was hard and pulled me down. but I am now pulling out of it.
lw

Achievements of note

Just a tidbit that I missed this morning. Lillie's family was in town about 1 1/2 weeks ago. They came through for Graduation while they are on their family vacation. Chuck (Lillie's dad) has always managed to give me something to think about, which is something I need to thank him for. Well this visit was no exception. As a family we went to Silver Dollar City, the Ozark's answer to Disney land, we went for a short grocaching walk, and he introduced me to the wonderful world of Schlock Mercenary (www.schlockmercenary.com). This web comic was started about 71/2 years ago. Well I am happy to say that it only took me 1 1/2 weeks to do something that it took Chuck 7 1/2 years to do. I have read and am up to date with this comic. I do have to admit that I cheated I waited until they had a grundle then filled almost all of my unoccupied moments with reading. It's worth the read for all of you with a slightly off beat sense of humor. You can choose to read a synopsis or you can read compleatly through the archives to get up to speed. Well that's all the time I have left for lunch, so it's back to work.

Tom

Job in South Dakota

I have had several questions about how this job in South Dakota came about. Most know that the plan was to stay in Branson for another two years at least. As we were gearing up for the end of internship we began to pray as a family that I would be able to find the clients that would allow me to provide for my family. In this time I had a friend whom I had worked with for 4 years at Lakeland, here in Springfield, who went back home to South Dakota to work for the Aurora Plains Academy. He called out of the blue one day to ask me if I minded if he mentioned my name to his boss. After a long conversation I told him that he could do what he he wanted but I would be staying here. After he talked to the boss the boss and I talked and well, he made an offer that we could not refuse. Considering the fact that this is exactly what we had been praying for. I them spoke with Dr. Manna and she advised me to do what will best fit the needs of my family. I have to say for someone who thinks that I am crazy to leave this practice Dr. Manna has been very supportive of my decision.

Tom

Last Week

Well this was the begining of my last week here in Springfield. I will leave for Plankinton on Saturday and I start work at The Aurora Plains Academy on Monday. I taught my last Sunday School class in the second ward and I hope that they will soon release me from my calling as Sunday School President. Our stake does have a problem releasing people though, even if they move out of state. Lillie and the kids will continue on in Springfield until the end of December when Lillie's semester ends. We hope that the whole family will be reunited for Christmas in South Dakota. The drive is only about 10 hours but as with all job changes funds will be in short supply. The wonderful thing about making decisions with the Lord is that you know that one way or another things will work out.

Inagural Post

This is the inagural post of the SoDakMo Causeway. This is to keep communication open and allow easy updating for our family during the transition between Missouri and South Dakota. Feel free to make comments and we will try to keep everyone updated with the goings on in our part of the country.