A New Chapter

Yes, we've returned home to our everyday small town quiet existence. :) Now, things are gearing up for our next big adventures this summer.

Tomorrow, the boys and I will be going out to the site for the new Kingdom Hall and working on cleaning and excavating. There is about 2 weeks of prep work to do prior to our build dates August 23/24 and 30/31. We've also got a couple days to help prepare and serve meals during the next couple weeks, along with baking some cookies. I'll also be taking lots of pictures and posting them as we progress.

In addition to that, I've begun my Typewell transcription training to learn how to live caption for hard of hearing individuals. That is going well and I hope to complete the training by early August.

My next countdown will be the ASL District Convention in Dallas. I'm leaving on July 24 and returning home on the 28th. I am soooo looking forward to that! Our District Convention (in English) is once again in Rochester MN August 8-10 and we are all excited for that to come as well.

When I get some pictures of the Kingdom Hall property and work, I'll post them over on Dropshots.

Take care,
~Lynetta

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