Sailings and Beginnings

Joshua's First Day of Grad School!

Hello All! Things are getting underway here in New Haven. Joshua is officially recognized as a Yale student, picture I.D. and all! This semester will consist of classes in Medieval Latin, Intermediate Greek, History and Methods of Old Testament Interpretation and Greek Exegesis: Revelation. Don't worry. If that sounds confusing to you, it does to me too. :) There is much to be done in each class and it can seem overwhelming at times, even just a couple of days into the semester. We all know he will do great, however, and represent the Lord well in his hard work!
This past weekend Joshua and I had the opportunity to trek just a few hours north of here into Rhode Island. Joshua's uncle and cousin own a sailboat that is kept in a harbor up there and invited us to journey the ocean with them. We drove north on Friday evening and had some delicious clam chowder at a very New England restaurant called the Black Pearl. I felt as though I was in a seaport town from the movies, the smell of seafood lingering in the air and the sounds of boats off in the distance. We spent the night on the boat, which fared pretty well, with just a small dose of sea sickness in the morning. After breakfast at a nice bakery, we set off. We (meaning Josh's uncle Harold and cousin Ken) sailed around the island there in Jamestown, RI, about a 6 hour trip. We spent the time talking, learning sailing terms such as tacking and beam reach, and learning how to tie a proper boat knot. After dinner we headed home but our bodies thought we were still on the boat until the next morning.

Captain Joshua

We have found a church that we like and got to spend this Sunday getting to know people a little more as we went out to eat with some of them. We are also making friends with some of the students here at Yale, which is nice since they will be experiencing a lot of the same things as us. I am still waiting for an offer on a job. I have applied to three positions and all could still turn into a job so I am staying hopeful. Your prayers are much appreciated! Tomorrow begins Chi Alpha. Joshua and I are very excited for that and hoping we can really minister to some of the undergrads here at Yale. This year will be a very challenging one academically but a very stretching year for both of us. We already feel like we have learned so much! We love all of you guys!
Joshua and Alissa