My ATS Adventure: Update and More Pics (Thanks Krissi)

I realized that I haven't updated in several weeks, so here we go. I got to go home a few weekends ago and had a great time. My friend Susie went with me. We left early Friday morning and arrived in PA around 3pm. Our first stop at my house to drop off a few things, then we stopped to see the KHS Marching Band. (They sounded great!) We decided not to go to the game because it was too cold, so we headed to Cabot UMC instead. At CUMC we hung out with the kids of Friday Night Light and Kids Night Out. Susie jumped right in with the kids, while I took the time to talk with Lynn and P. Matt. It was very good to get to sit down with both of them, even if for only a little while. Saturday we went to the Cokesbury in Cranberry and the Pittsburgh Mills (a large indoor shopping mall). We found so great deals at Cokesbury 80% off tent sale, and I got a Pink Terrible Towel at the Mills. Sunday we went to church then came back for the Concert of Prayer that evening. As always the Concert was wonderful, and I got to help by anointing and praying for people. That evening when we got home, Susie gave me some money that people from the church had given her to give me. It was so sweet, I began to get teary eyed. (Thank you if you were one of those people and are now reading this.) We left Monday morning and arrived safe and sound in Wilmore around 4pm. Since coming back things have gotten back to normal, and I am back to my regular routine. It's mid-term time at Seminary, so everyone is very busy. I only have 2 this semester, one was a paper for KCW which I got an 'A' on, and my Greek mid-term is due next Tuesday (it's online). I am glad to say that I am finally in a routine and I am mapping out my weeks so I know what I need to do and when I'll have time to do it. The longer I spend here the more I enjoy it and can't wait for next semester and more classes, with more opportunities to learn. I am trying to work on my schedule for next semester. I am taking 4 classes again and I know of 2 definites right now, which are Greek 2 and Method and Praxis in Theology. I still need to figure out what else will fit into my schedule but I have some time. Fall has been beautiful here in Wilmore, I love how warm it still is (even though some of my southern friends think it's cold). Last night I was walking back to the dorm from a healing service with a 3/4 sleeve shirt, a skirt, high boots and my trench coat and was warm. I wanted to walk around town for an hour, but I thought that a single woman walking around in a black trench at 9pm was not a smart idea, though I did later got to get milk at Cluckers (the local gas station). The Sems (Singing Seminarians) sang in Chapel today. It was a great time, we celebrated all Saints Day. My friend Krissi took some pictures of the Sems for me, so I can show them to you. She also took so pictures of the fall foliage for me. (Thanks Krissi.) So I will leave you with these pictures. Until next time. . . In His Service,Erica <>< P.S. Feel free to call, send me an email or a card. I love to hear from people back home, or family from all over.

The View from Main Campus

Toward our Dorm (center)