Family Time in Fargo

Survived my first week as an educational consultant! Last week, I was in Fargo, ND teaching a handful of clients from nearby non-profits. It was a great place to start being so close to family. Got to share a meal with many different members of my support team. Thank you to all who made a special trip to visit with me - it was a great encouragement!

The week in Fargo has built my confidence so that I am more comfortable teaching this week in Indy. After getting home Saturday afternoon from Fargo, I threw in a couple loads of laundry, had a fast night's sleep, worshiped at Park Community (not too far from my apt at Moody Bible Institute) and was off to pick up my rental car from O'Hare.

Several road re-corrections, and I was on my way to Indianapolis for another week of training. Have another small group of clients which is comforting as I am just kicking off this whole classroom gig. More comfortable this week; God is definitely providing strength and wisdom along with a great dose of peace to this anxious soul. Thank you to all who have lifted me up in prayer.

Speaking of prayer, I have an offer on the house, and they want to close in ten days - woo hoo! This is a huge answer to prayer. I continue to pray that all will go well with inspections and closing tasks. If everything goes according to plan, I'll close before the next mtg pymt is due - another praise!

Oh yes, and for you that have asked for me to post pics of my apt, here ya go:

Trained And Ready To Go?

Finished up my second co-lead class today! The more I teach, the more comfortable and confident I'm becoming. And of course, God's grace has made all the difference during these growing pains.

I'll miss my new-found friends in Charleston, all those at Blackbaud HQ and Seacoast Church (Lauren, Ash, Ryan, and Todd - that's you!). My fellow blackbaudians, you'll be receiving many emails/calls asking for your advice, so don't worry.


I'll be headed to Chicago tomorrow to be welcomed by stacks of cardboard boxes in my apartment. I'm looking forward to unpacking and getting everything in it's place - if you know me well, you know how organized I like my life to be. And, I can't wait to take a trip to IKEA; my going-away gift from my KC friends is burning a hole in my pocket (don't worry Brady and Kreis, I'll use it responsibly :).


Speaking of the Braatzes, can't wait to visit the new addition to "our" family, Darby Nicole. I'll be there in a week!


See ya soon,


Kyle